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MelissaWalnut Grove

Cardinals
35
Wildcats
38

The Walnut Grove (Prosper, TX) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Melissa (TX) by a score of 38-35.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Melissa7681435
Walnut Grove71431438
Final score provided by C. F.
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Game Stats

Melissa (25-26)

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Walnut Grove (25-26)

Walnut Grove

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1723226.73913.31119.1
2Hayes Hackney (So)1622207.72712.91117.0
3Nolon Buckels (Sr)11191.00019.0137.5
Walnut Grove

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals441894.314
1Cameron Newton (Sr)401724.314
2Hayes Hackney (So)4174.30
Walnut Grove

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1823513.11
0Zaiden Crain (Sr)5438.6
1Cameron Newton (Sr)242.0
3Nolon Buckels (Sr)510120.21
4Jake Earp (Sr)1-3-3.0
6Hayden Cooley (Jr)59018.0
Walnut Grove

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals189235893516
0Zaiden Crain (Sr)4343
1Cameron Newton (Sr)1724176
2Hayes Hackney (So)1717
3Nolon Buckels (Sr)101893193
4Jake Earp (Sr)-3-3
6Hayden Cooley (Jr)9090
Walnut Grove

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals189226235415
0Zaiden Crain (Sr)4343
1Cameron Newton (Sr)1724176
2Hayes Hackney (So)17207224
3Nolon Buckels (Sr)19101120
4Jake Earp (Sr)-3-3
6Hayden Cooley (Jr)9090
Walnut Grove

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals4336792.0
5Parker Olson (Sr)64101.0
8Mikey Hauser (Jr)246
9D. Henderson-Reynolds (Jr)246
10Tony Schumacher (Jr)224
11K. Pittenger (Sr)5510
15Brock Hatcher (Sr)11
19Zach Valen (Jr)112
20Joey Siracuse (So)8210
25Brady Pittenger (Jr)224
27Alex Omet (Sr)4711
30T. Henderson-powell (Jr)213
31Alek Hatcher (Jr)426
58Kai Beller (Sr)2131.0
99K. Williams (So)213
Walnut Grove

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.03
5Parker Olson (Sr)1.0
11K. Pittenger (Sr)2
20Joey Siracuse (So)1
58Kai Beller (Sr)1.0
Walnut Grove

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals3
19Zach Valen (Jr)2
31Alek Hatcher (Jr)1
Walnut Grove

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals618530.835
21Gavin Titko (Jr)618530.835
Walnut Grove

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals13535.035
2Hayes Hackney (So)13535.035
Walnut Grove

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals48922.343133.0392
3Nolon Buckels (Sr)48922.343133.0392
Walnut Grove

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals530838
1Cameron Newton (Sr)42424
3Nolon Buckels (Sr)166
36Ryder Ranzer (Sr)88
Walnut Grove

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals551.0111.0358
36Ryder Ranzer (Sr)551.0111.0358
Walnut Grove

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals415
1Cameron Newton (Sr)44
3Nolon Buckels (Sr)11

Game Story

Texas High School Football - Melissa tipped by Walnut Grove

October 31, 2025: Prosper, TX 75078

The Melissa Cardinals football team (Melissa, TX), was tipped 38-35 in Friday's league bout with the host Walnut Grove Wildcats (Prosper, TX)

With the win, Walnut Grove advances its record to 9-0 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Independence (Frisco, TX) to confront the Knights in a 5A-2 Region I District 4 contest on Friday, November 7. The Knights enter the contest with a record of 0-9. Independence lost 62-0 in their recent league contest against Emerson (McKinney, TX)

Coming up next, the Cardinals confront the Denison Yellow Jackets (Denison, TX) in a 5A-2 Region I District 4 contest, on Friday, November 7. Melissa will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Yellow Jackets enter the contest with a 4-4 record after their 35-28 league loss to Lovejoy (Lucas, TX).

C FCardinals Reporter
Joe FieldsWildcats Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Melissa 0, WGHS 0
    Posted @ 6:11p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 6:11p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:11p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:11p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Walnut Grove1st Quarter
    Walnut Grove kicking off to Melissa.
    Posted @ 7:01p
  6. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 28-yard line. Melissa 0, WGHS 0
    Posted @ 7:02p
  7. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Walnut Grove1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Melissa has punted to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 32-yard line. Melissa 0, WGHS 0
    Posted @ 7:03p
  8. 0 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Walnut Grove1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove is inside Melissa's 20. Melissa 0, WGHS 0
    Posted @ 7:06p
  9. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #1 Cameron Newton with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. Melissa 0, WGHS 6
    Posted @ 7:09p
  10. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 0, WGHS 7
    Posted @ 7:09p
  11. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 23-yard line. Melissa 0, WGHS 7
    Posted @ 7:11p
  12. 0 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 0, WGHS 7
    Posted @ 7:14p
  13. 6 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melissa1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Melissa - Rushing TD. Melissa 6, WGHS 7
    Posted @ 7:14p
  14. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Melissa1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Melissa - PAT Good. Melissa 7, WGHS 7
    Posted @ 7:14p
  15. 7 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Melissa 7, WGHS 7
    Posted @ 7:16p
  16. 7 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Walnut Grove1st Quarter Under a minute
    Walnut Grove is inside Melissa's 20. Melissa 7, WGHS 7
    Posted @ 7:19p
  17. 7 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Melissa 7, WGHS 7
    Posted @ 7:21p

  18. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Wildcats have the ball on the Melissa 9 yrd line. 2nd and 6.
    Posted @ 7:22p
  19. 7 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #1 Cameron Newton with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Melissa 7, WGHS 13
    Posted @ 7:24p
  20. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 7, WGHS 14
    Posted @ 7:24p
  21. 7 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 45-yard line. Melissa 7, WGHS 14
    Posted @ 7:26p
  22. 13 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Melissa - Rushing TD. Melissa 13, WGHS 14
    Posted @ 7:30p
  23. 13 - 14

    Missed Point After

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Melissa - PAT Missed. Melissa 13, WGHS 14
    Posted @ 7:30p
  24. 13 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 14
    Posted @ 7:32p
  25. 13 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 13, WGHS 14
    Posted @ 7:35p
  26. 13 - 14

    Long Pass

    Walnut Grove2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #2 Hayes Hackney with a long pass to #6 Hayden Cooley. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 1-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 14
    Posted @ 7:35p

  27. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Injury time out
    Posted @ 7:36p
  28. 13 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #1 Cameron Newton with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Melissa 13, WGHS 20
    Posted @ 7:37p
  29. 13 - 21

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    Posted @ 7:38p
  30. 13 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 41-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    Posted @ 7:39p
  31. 13 - 21

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    Posted @ 7:44p

  32. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Time out WG 2nd and 7 on the WG 10
    Posted @ 7:46p

  33. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Holding Melissa 2nd Dow on the 19
    Posted @ 7:48p

  34. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Time out WG 3rd and 12 on the 14
    Posted @ 7:48p

  35. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    4th and 2 on the WG 4
    Posted @ 7:50p
  36. 13 - 21

    Turnover on Downs

    Walnut Grove2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Melissa has turned possession over on downs. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 4-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    Posted @ 7:51p
  37. 13 - 21

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:53p

  38. Commentary

    Halftime
    Posted @ 7:53p
  39. 13 - 21

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Melissa3rd Quarter
    Melissa to kick off to Walnut Grove.
    Posted @ 8:24p
  40. 13 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    Posted @ 8:26p

  41. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Nolan Buckles 40 yrd return
    Posted @ 8:26p

  42. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    4th punt fumble by Melissa recovered by 6 Hayden coley on Melissa 34
    Posted @ 8:30p
  43. 13 - 21

    Red Zone Alert

    Walnut Grove3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove is inside Melissa's 20. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    Posted @ 8:31p
  44. 13 - 24

    Field Goal

    Walnut Grove3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer kicks a 25 Yd Field Goal. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:33p
  45. 13 - 24

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 36-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:34p
  46. 13 - 24

    Punt

    Walnut Grove3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Melissa has punted to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:36p
  47. 13 - 24

    Turnover on Downs

    Melissa3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove has turned possession over on downs. Melissa has the ball on Walnut Grove's 47-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:39p
  48. 13 - 24

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:42p
  49. 19 - 24

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melissa3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Melissa - Rushing TD. Melissa 19, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:42p
  50. 21 - 24

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Melissa3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Melissa - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:43p
  51. 21 - 24

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 18-yard line. Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:45p
  52. 21 - 24

    Turnover on Downs

    Walnut Grove3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Melissa has turned possession over on downs. Walnut Grove has the ball on Melissa's 50-yard line. Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:49p

  53. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Tough calls by the stripes
    Posted @ 8:49p
  54. 21 - 24

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:53p
  55. 21 - 24

    Turnover on Downs

    Walnut Grove4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Melissa has turned possession over on downs. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    Posted @ 8:57p
  56. 21 - 30

    Passing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #2 Hayes Hackney 65 Yd pass completed to #3 Nolon Buckels for a TD. Melissa 21, WGHS 30
    Posted @ 8:59p
  57. 21 - 31

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 21, WGHS 31
    Posted @ 8:59p
  58. 21 - 31

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Melissa 21, WGHS 31
    Posted @ 9:01p

  59. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Two unsportsmanlike calls on Mellisa this drive. 3rd and 14 on the 24
    Posted @ 9:04p

  60. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Corrected to 1st and 10…
    Posted @ 9:05p
  61. 27 - 31

    Passing Touchdown

    Melissa4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Melissa - Pass completed for a TD. Melissa 27, WGHS 31
    Posted @ 9:07p
  62. 28 - 31

    Made Point After

    Melissa4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Melissa - PAT Good. Melissa 28, WGHS 31
    Posted @ 9:08p
  63. 28 - 31

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 28-yard line. Melissa 28, WGHS 31
    Posted @ 9:09p
  64. 28 - 31

    Red Zone Alert

    Walnut Grove4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove is inside Melissa's 20. Melissa 28, WGHS 31
    Posted @ 9:16p

  65. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    On 5 , 2nd down
    Posted @ 9:17p

  66. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Injury TO. On 1. 3rd down
    Posted @ 9:18p
  67. 28 - 37

    Rushing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #1 Cameron Newton with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Melissa 28, WGHS 37
    Posted @ 9:21p
  68. 28 - 38

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 28, WGHS 38
    Posted @ 9:21p
  69. 28 - 38

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 36-yard line. Melissa 28, WGHS 38
    Posted @ 9:23p
  70. 28 - 38

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 28, WGHS 38
    Posted @ 9:26p
  71. 28 - 38

    Two-Minute Warning

    Melissa4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Melissa has the ball on Walnut Grove's 18-yard line. Melissa 28, WGHS 38
    Posted @ 9:26p
  72. 34 - 38

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melissa4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Melissa - Rushing TD. Melissa 34, WGHS 38
    Posted @ 9:29p
  73. 35 - 38

    Made Point After

    Melissa4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Melissa - PAT Good. Melissa 35, WGHS 38
    Posted @ 9:30p
  74. 35 - 38

    Failed Onside Kick

    Walnut Grove4th Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Walnut Grove recovered a failed onside kick by Melissa and has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Melissa 35, WGHS 38
    Posted @ 9:32p

  75. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Melissa has one TO
    Posted @ 9:32p

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Melissa @ Walnut Grove Football Game Info

Fri., Oct. 31, 2025 @ 7p
Prosper ISD Children's Health Stadium
The Walnut Grove (Prosper, TX) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Melissa (TX) by a score of 38-35.

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Rankings & Records

Melissa (25-26)

TXSectionState Div.
21113
OverallDistrictHomeAwayWin %District %PFPA
9-27-16-13-1.818.875556161

Walnut Grove (25-26)

TXSectionState Div.
31155
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
12-08-06-05-01-01.0001.000629208

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Melissa		10.58.58.811.750.5
Walnut Grove		12.819.412.57.752.4

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Team Stat Comparison

MelissaWalnut Grove
-Rushing Yards Per Game255.5
-Passing Yards Per Game255.9
-Receiving Yards Per Game256.3
-Total Yards Per Game511.4
-Tackles Per Game55.4
-Sacks Per Game4.8
-Points Per Game47.3

Team Leaders

MelissaWalnut GroveNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#1 Cameron Newton184.811.0
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Passing Yards Per Game#2 Hayes Hackney236.310.7
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Receiving Yards Per Game#6 Hayden Cooley70.98.7
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Total Yards Per Game#2 Hayes Hackney256.024.5
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Tackles Per Game#11 Keller Pittenger6.32.6
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Sacks Per Game#58 Kai Beller0.90.2
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Points Per Game#1 Cameron Newton18.21.9

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Melissa7-0Walnut Grove7-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/12/25MelissaMemorial(W) 69-010/2/25MemorialWalnut Grove(W) 70-10
9/19/25LibertyMelissa(W) 78-710/9/25Walnut GroveLiberty(W) 70-14
9/26/25MelissaAnna(W) 40-3410/17/25AnnaWalnut Grove(W) 45-38
11/28/25MelissaAnna
10/3/25LovejoyMelissa(W) 49-1410/23/25Walnut GroveLovejoy(W) 29-26
10/17/25MelissaIndependence(W) 68-011/7/25Walnut GroveIndependence(W) 63-13
10/23/25EmersonMelissa(W) 54-219/12/25EmersonWalnut Grove(W) 49-0
11/7/25DenisonMelissa(W) 50-99/26/25Walnut GroveDenison(W) 56-7

Record Breakdown

Melissa (25-26)

Walnut Grove (25-26)
9-2
Overall
12-0
7-1
League
8-0
0-1
Non-League
2-0
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
7-0
Common Opponent
7-0
6-1
Home
6-0
3-1
Away
5-0
0-0
Neutral
1-0
2-0
Playoff
2-0
9-1
In-State
12-0
0-1
Out-of-State
0-0