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Don Bosco PrepMelissa

Ironmen
14
Cardinals
10

The Melissa (TX) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, NJ) by a score of 14-10.

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Texas High School Football - Don Bosco Prep nips Melissa

August 29, 2025: Melissa, TX 75454

The crowd at Friday's non-league contest between the Don Bosco Prep Ironmen (Ramsey, NJ) and the host Melissa Cardinals (Melissa, TX), witnessed Don Bosco Prep's football squad edge Melissa by a tally of 14-10.

The Ironmen (1-0) will now prepare for their bout against Monarch (Coconut Creek, FL). The Knights go into the non-league bout with a 1-1 record. In their last bout, Monarch nudged Deerfield Beach (Deerfield Beach, FL), 48-10, in a non-league bout.

The Cardinals now own a 0-1 record. They play next when they host Frisco for a non-league bout on Friday, September 5. Melissa will encounter a Raccoons team coming off a 31-19 non-league win over Little Elm (Little Elm, TX). The Raccoons record now stands at 1-0.

Morgan SullivanCardinals Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. DBP 0, Melissa 0
    Posted @ 7:37p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:38p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:38p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:38p
  5. 0 - 0

    Update

    Melissa1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Melissa - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 35-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 0
    Posted @ 7:51p
  6. 0 - 0

    Long Run

    Melissa1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Melissa with a long run. Melissa has the ball on Don Bosco Prep's 25-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 0
    Posted @ 7:53p
  7. 0 - 0

    Interception

    Don Bosco Prep1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep intercepts a Melissa pass and has the ball on Melissa's 34-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 0
    Posted @ 7:54p
  8. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Melissa1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep has turned possession over on downs. Melissa has the ball on their own 34-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 0
    Posted @ 7:57p
  9. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melissa1st Quarter Under a minute
    Melissa - 62 Yd Rushing TD. DBP 0, Melissa 6
    Posted @ 8:01p
  10. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Melissa1st Quarter Under a minute
    Melissa - PAT Good. DBP 0, Melissa 7
    Posted @ 8:01p
  11. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Don Bosco Prep1st Quarter Under a minute
    Melissa kicked off to Don Bosco Prep. Don Bosco Prep has the ball on their own 39-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 7
    Posted @ 8:04p
  12. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    DBP 0, Melissa 7
    Posted @ 8:04p
  13. 0 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep has turned possession over on downs. Melissa has the ball on their own 28-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 7
    Posted @ 8:08p
  14. 0 - 7

    Big Play - Sack

    Don Bosco Prep2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep with a sack. Melissa has the ball on their own 18-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 7
    Posted @ 8:09p
  15. 0 - 7

    Big Play - Blocked Punt

    Don Bosco Prep2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep with a blocked punt! Don Bosco Prep has the ball on Melissa's 7-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 7
    Posted @ 8:11p
  16. 0 - 7

    Failed Onside Kick

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Melissa recovered a failed onside kick by Don Bosco Prep and has the ball on their own 33-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 7
    Posted @ 8:16p
  17. 0 - 10

    Field Goal

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Melissa - Field Goal. DBP 0, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 8:22p
  18. 0 - 10

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Don Bosco Prep2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Melissa kicked off to Don Bosco Prep. Don Bosco Prep has the ball. DBP 0, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 8:23p
  19. 0 - 10

    Turnover on Downs

    Melissa2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep has turned possession over on downs. Melissa has the ball on their own 42-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 8:30p
  20. 0 - 10

    Turnover on Downs

    Don Bosco Prep2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Melissa has turned possession over on downs. Don Bosco Prep has the ball on Melissa's 47-yard line. DBP 0, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 8:36p
  21. 0 - 10

    Interception

    Melissa2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Melissa intercepts a Don Bosco Prep pass. DBP 0, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 8:38p
  22. 0 - 10

    Halftime

    Halftime
    DBP 0, Melissa 10
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:40p
  23. 0 - 10

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Don Bosco Prep3rd Quarter
    Don Bosco Prep to kick off to Melissa.
    Posted @ 9:09p
  24. 6 - 10

    Rushing Touchdown

    Don Bosco Prep3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep - Rushing TD. DBP 6, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 9:21p
  25. 7 - 10

    Made Point After

    Don Bosco Prep3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep - PAT Good. DBP 7, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 9:21p
  26. 7 - 10

    Turnover on Downs

    Don Bosco Prep3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Melissa has turned possession over on downs. Don Bosco Prep has the ball . DBP 7, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 9:29p
  27. 7 - 10

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    DBP 7, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 9:34p
  28. 7 - 10

    Update

    Melissa4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Melissa - 3rd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 32-yard line. DBP 7, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 9:42p
  29. 13 - 10

    Rushing Touchdown

    Don Bosco Prep4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep - 62 Yd Rushing TD. DBP 13, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 9:49p
  30. 14 - 10

    Made Point After

    Don Bosco Prep4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep - PAT Good. DBP 14, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 9:49p
  31. 14 - 10

    Interception

    Don Bosco Prep4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep intercepts a Melissa pass and has the ball on their own 42-yard line. DBP 14, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 9:55p
  32. 14 - 10

    Two-Minute Warning

    Don Bosco Prep4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Don Bosco Prep has the ball on Melissa's 34-yard line. DBP 14, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 10:02p
  33. 14 - 10

    Interception

    Don Bosco Prep4th Quarter Under a minute
    Don Bosco Prep intercepts a Melissa pass. DBP 14, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 10:08p
  34. 14 - 10

    End of Game

    Final
    DBP 14, Melissa 10
    Posted @ 10:10p

Game Photos

Photos by Robbie Rakestraw

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DBP @ Melissa Football Game Info

Fri., Aug. 29, 2025 @ 7:30p
Melissa High School
The Melissa (TX) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, NJ) by a score of 14-10.

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Rankings & Records

Don Bosco Prep (25-26)

NationalNJDiv.
15422
OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
1-00-01-01.0001410

Melissa (25-26)

NationalTXSectionState Div.
38066218
OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
0-10-10-0.0001014

Team Scoring Averages

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Don Bosco Prep		007.07.014.0
Melissa		7.03.00010.0

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Record Breakdown

Don Bosco Prep (25-26)

Melissa (25-26)
1-0
Overall
0-1
0-0
League
0-0
1-0
Non-League
0-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
0-0
Common Opponent
0-0
0-0
Home
0-1
1-0
Away
0-0
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
0-0
In-State
0-0
1-0
Out-of-State
0-1