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Celina Bobcats Win 5th Straight State Championship Over Salado Eagles

April 16, 2026
Ryleigh Stifflemire Equalizer Sets Up Winning Own Goal in Comeback

Five consecutive state titles. Celina's dynasty continued with a 2-1 comeback win over Salado in Georgetown. After Lucy Johnson put the Eagles ahead in the second half off a Cassidy Lange assist, Ryleigh Stifflemire answered with a powerful equalizer.

The winning goal came off Stifflemire's cross, deflecting in off a Salado defender. Celina held on to extend the longest active championship streak in Texas high school soccer.