Celina Bobcats (11-0) vs. Henderson Lions (10-2) – Game of the Week!

By Michael Wright
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Updated: November 21, 2011

Celina vs Henderson

Celina Bobcats (11-0) vs. Henderson Lions (10-2) 6 p.m. Friday, Mesquite's Memorial Stadium

CLASS 3A REGION II DIVISION I QUARTERFINAL PLAYOFF GAME

The winner will play the winner of the Seminole/Alvarado game in the Semifinal round of the playoffs.

These schools have never met up in the playoffs.

Celina Bobcats (11-0)

Playoff Appearances : 33

Streak: 20 Consecutive Years

2011 Playoffs:
Bi-District: Celina 42, Sanger 21
Regionals: Celina 37, Lucas Lovejoy 17

Henderson Lions (10-2)

Playoff Appearances : 19

Streak: 2 Consecutive Years

2011 Playoffs:
Bi-District: Henderson 55, Paris 17
Regionals: Henderson 56, Lindale 20

Mike Says: The defending 3A Division I Champions Henderson Lions are set for their biggest challenge. That comes in the form of the 8 time state champions Celina Bobcats. Celina has rolled through the playoffs against very tough competition. For Henderson to win, they will need a big game from quarterback LaBradford Barnes (2604 passing yards 32 touchdowns). They will get it. The LIONS win 28-27!!!

Chris Says: This is a tough matchup. Do you go with the perennial winner - the Celina Bobcats or do you go with the recent powerhouse - the Henderson Lions? Can I just say that a cat of some sort will win? Not good enough? Okay, well it goes against my better judgement to ever pick against Celina, but we are talking about a Henderson team that won the state championship last season and shows no signs of slowing with this amazing playoff run. I am going to have to say LIONS get the win 35-33!!!