Celina rolls over Kilgore to win Texas 4A Division 1 high school football championship (video/photos)

Bowe Bentley throws five touchdown passes in Bobcats' 55-21 victory at AT&T Stadium

Celina coaches and players pose for a team shot following their victory in the Texas 4A Division 1 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Bowe Bentley threw five touchdown passes to lead Celina over Kilgore 55-21 in the Texas 4A Division 1 state championship game on Friday afternoon at AT&T Stadium.

Bentley completed 9-of-14 passes for 265 yards and he connected twice each on touchdown throws to receivers Coltin Rodriguez and Ethan Rucker. Rodriguez had five catches for a game-high 149 yards.

Wyatt Villarreall caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Bentley during the third quarter. Harrison Williams rushed for 50 yards and scored on a 7-yard run during the third quarter for the Bobcats (16-0.)

Kayson Brooks completed 13-of-26 for 120 yards including touchdown passes to receivers Javon Towns (20 yards) and La'Keyleon Graves (21 yards) for Kilgore (13-3). Issiah Waters rushed for 59 yards and scored on a 12-yard run in the first quarter.

Celina led 27-14 at the half before scoring 28 unanswered points during the third quarter.

1. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Quarterback Bowe Bentley of Celina passes during the Texas 4A Division 1 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

2. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Receiver Ethan Rucker of Celina scores a touchdown during the first half of the Texas 4A Division 1 title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

3. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Quarterback Kayson Brooks of Kilgore drops back to pass during Texas 4A Division 1 title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

4. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Celina defensive back Luke Biagini (on ground) celebrates with teammates Maddox McCoy (left) and Jacob Brown after making a leaping interception during the Texas 4A Division 1 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

5. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Head coach Bill Elliott of Celina gives instructions along the sideline during the Texas 4A Division 1 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

6. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Defensive back Luke Biagini of Celina (left) squares off with offensive lineman Hunter Whipkey of Kilgore during the Texas 4A Division 1 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

7. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Receiver Jacory Walton Omarion of Kilgore attempts to elude a Celina defender during the Texas 4A Division 1 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

8. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Celina center Ty Hughes lifts running back Harrison Williams after he scored on a 7-yard run during the third quarter of the Texas 4A Division 1 title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

9. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Quarterback Bowe Bentley rolls out of the pocket during the Texas 4A Division 1 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

10. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Celina coaches and players pose for a team shot following their victory in the Texas 4A Division 1 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

11. Texas 4A Division 1 Championship Game

Head coach Bill Elliott of Celina (left) proudly holds the trophy following his team's victory over Kilgore in the Texas 4A Division 1 title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays