Melissa -- The Melissa Cardinals pulled away in the second half to put away Celina, 35-14.

With the win, Melissa moves to 7-1 on the season and 3-0 in District 5-4A.

The loss drops Celina to 5-3 overall and 2-1 in district.

This big win by Melissa sets up the marquee contest for 2017 in District 5-4A when the Cardinals host Aubrey (7-1, 3-0) next week.

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