Celina High School girls soccer wins fifth straight state title

The Bobcats become the first girls soccer team in Texas history to win five consecutive state championships.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:21am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, breaking down a girls soccer match into sharp, overlapping geometric planes of vibrant orange and green.Celina High School's girls soccer dynasty continues to defy convention, as the team's fifth straight state title victory is captured in a cubist, geometric style.Georgetown Today

The Celina High School girls soccer team made history on Thursday by defeating the Salado Eagles 2-1 to win their fifth straight state championship, becoming the first girls soccer team in Texas to accomplish this feat. Senior midfielder Ryleigh Stifflemire led the way for Celina, scoring one goal and assisting on the game-winning own goal. Stifflemire was named the 4A-D1 Girls MVP for the second consecutive year.

Why it matters

Celina High School's girls soccer team has established a dynasty, dominating the 4A-D1 division in Texas over the past five years. This historic achievement cements the program's status as one of the best in the state and showcases the talent and dedication of the players and coaching staff.

The details

The Bobcats' championship victory on Thursday capped off a season in which they lost just one game. Ryleigh Stifflemire, the team's senior midfielder, scored Celina's first goal and then assisted on the game-winning own goal. Stifflemire was named the 4A-D1 Girls MVP for the second straight year, further solidifying her status as one of the top players in the state.

  • The Celina High School girls soccer team won their fifth consecutive state championship on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Ryleigh Stifflemire was named the 4A-D1 Girls MVP for the second straight year.

The players

Ryleigh Stifflemire

A senior midfielder for the Celina High School girls soccer team, Stifflemire was named the 4A-D1 Girls MVP for the second consecutive year after leading the Bobcats to their fifth straight state championship.

Cody Moles

The first-year head coach of the Celina High School girls soccer team, Moles previously coached the boys team but inherited the girls team's whistle after former coach Alexander Adams left Celina to become coach at Class 6A Keller Timber Creek.

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What’s next

The Celina High School girls soccer team will look to continue their dynasty and win a sixth straight state championship next season.

The takeaway

Celina High School's girls soccer team has established an unparalleled level of dominance in Texas, becoming the first program to win five consecutive state titles. This historic achievement is a testament to the talent, dedication, and coaching of the Bobcats, who have set a new standard for excellence in high school girls soccer.