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MHS		7681435
WGHS		71431438
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Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDQB Rate
#2 H. Hackney1622207.72712.91117.0
#3 N. Buckels11191.00019.0137.5

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvg100+TD
#1 C. Newton401724.314
#2 H. Hackney4174.30

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgTD
#0 Z. Crain5438.6
#1 C. Newton242.0
#3 N. Buckels510120.21
#4 J. Earp1-3-3.0
#6 H. Cooley59018.0

Offense - All Purpose Yards

RushRecKRPRTotal
#0 Z. Crain4343
#1 C. Newton1724176
#2 H. Hackney1717
#3 N. Buckels101893193
#4 J. Earp-3-3
#6 H. Cooley9090

Offense - Total Yards

RushPassRecTotal
#0 Z. Crain4343
#1 C. Newton1724176
#2 H. Hackney17207224
#3 N. Buckels19101120
#4 J. Earp-3-3
#6 H. Cooley9090

Defense - Tackles

SoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
#5 P. Olson64101.0
#8 M. Hauser246
#9 D. Henderson-Reynolds246
#10 T. Schumacher224
#11 K. Pittenger5510
#15 B. Hatcher11
#19 Z. Valen112
#20 J. Siracuse8210
#25 B. Pittenger224
#27 A. Omet4711
#30 T. Henderson-powell213
#31 A. Hatcher426
#58 K. Beller2131.0
#99 K. Williams213

Defense - Sacks

SacksHurs
#5 P. Olson1.0
#11 K. Pittenger2
#20 J. Siracuse1
#58 K. Beller1.0

Defense - Defensive Statistics

PD
#19 Z. Valen2
#31 A. Hatcher1

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvgLng
#21 G. Titko618530.835

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLng
#2 H. Hackney13535.035

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngKR Yds
#3 N. Buckels48922.343133.0392

Scoring - Points

TDsTD PtsKick PtsTot Pts
#1 C. Newton42424
#3 N. Buckels166
#36 R. Ranzer88

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

PATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
#36 R. Ranzer551.0111.0358

Scoring - Touchdowns

TD RushTD RecTotal
#1 C. Newton44
#3 N. Buckels11

Team summary

Total TDs
MHS
WGHS
5
Sacks
MHS
WGHS
2.0
Passing TDs
MHS
WGHS
1
Receiving TDs
MHS
WGHS
1
Rushing TDs
MHS
WGHS
4
QB Hurries
MHS
WGHS
3
Completion Percentage
MHS
WGHS
.739
QB Rating
MHS
WGHS
119.1
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Offense

Passing
C
-
17
Att
-
23
Yds
-
226
C%
-
.739
Avg
-
13.3
TD
-
1
QB Rate
-
119.1
Rushing
Car
-
44
Yds
-
189
Avg
-
4.3
100+
-
1
TD
-
4
Receiving
Rec
-
18
Yds
-
235
Avg
-
13.1
TD
-
1
All Purpose Yards
KR
-
89
PR
-
3
Total
-
516
Total Yards
Total
-
415

Defense

Tackles
Solo
-
43
Asst
-
36
Tot Tckls
-
79
TFL
-
2.0
Sacks
Sacks
-
2.0
Hurs
-
3
Defensive Statistics
PD
-
3

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
-
6
Yds
-
185
Avg
-
30.8
Lng
-
35
Punts
P
-
1
Yds
-
35
Avg
-
35.0
Lng
-
35
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
-
4
Yds
-
89
Avg
-
22.3
Lng
-
43
P Rets
-
1
Yds
-
3
Avg
-
3.0
Lng
-
3
KR Yds
-
92

Scoring

Points
TDs
-
5
TD Pts
-
30
Kick Pts
-
8
Tot Pts
-
38
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
-
5
Att
-
5
%
-
1.0
FG
-
1
Att
-
1
%
-
1.0
Lng
-
35
Touchdowns
TD Rush
-
4
TD Rec
-
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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

  1. Check In

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

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    @ 6:11 PM

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 6:11 PM

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 6:11 PM
  5. 1st Quarter
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Walnut Grove kicking off to Melissa.
    @ 7:01 PM
  7. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 28-yard line. Melissa 0, WGHS 0
    @ 7:02 PM
  8. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Melissa has punted to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 32-yard line. Melissa 0, WGHS 0
    @ 7:03 PM
  9. 0 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Walnut Grove is inside Melissa's 20. Melissa 0, WGHS 0
    @ 7:06 PM
  10. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove - #1 Cameron Newton with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. Melissa 0, WGHS 6
    Cameron Newton1 - RB
    @ 7:09 PM
  11. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 0, WGHS 7
    Ryder Ranzer36 - K
    @ 7:09 PM
  12. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 23-yard line. Melissa 0, WGHS 7
    @ 7:11 PM
  13. 0 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 0, WGHS 7
    @ 7:14 PM
  14. 6 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melissa - Rushing TD. Melissa 6, WGHS 7
    @ 7:14 PM
  15. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Melissa - PAT Good. Melissa 7, WGHS 7
    @ 7:14 PM
  16. 7 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Melissa 7, WGHS 7
    @ 7:16 PM
  17. 7 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Walnut Grove is inside Melissa's 20. Melissa 7, WGHS 7
    @ 7:19 PM
  18. 2nd Quarter
  19. 7 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    Melissa 7, WGHS 7
    @ 7:21 PM

  20. Commentary

    Wildcats have the ball on the Melissa 9 yrd line. 2nd and 6.
    @ 7:22 PM
  21. 7 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove - #1 Cameron Newton with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Melissa 7, WGHS 13
    Cameron Newton1 - RB
    @ 7:24 PM
  22. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 7, WGHS 14
    Ryder Ranzer36 - K
    @ 7:24 PM
  23. 7 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 45-yard line. Melissa 7, WGHS 14
    @ 7:26 PM
  24. 13 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melissa - Rushing TD. Melissa 13, WGHS 14
    @ 7:30 PM
  25. 13 - 14

    Missed Point After

    Melissa - PAT Missed. Melissa 13, WGHS 14
    @ 7:30 PM
  26. 13 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 14
    @ 7:32 PM
  27. 13 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 13, WGHS 14
    @ 7:35 PM
  28. 13 - 14

    Long Pass

    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
    Hayden Cooley6 - WR
    Hayes Hackney2 - QB
    @ 7:35 PM

  29. Commentary

    Injury time out
    @ 7:36 PM
  30. 13 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove - #1 Cameron Newton with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Melissa 13, WGHS 20
    Cameron Newton1 - RB
    @ 7:37 PM
  31. 13 - 21

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    Ryder Ranzer36 - K
    @ 7:38 PM
  32. 13 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 41-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    @ 7:39 PM
  33. 13 - 21

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    @ 7:44 PM

  34. Commentary

    Time out WG 2nd and 7 on the WG 10
    @ 7:46 PM

  35. Commentary

    Holding Melissa 2nd Dow on the 19
    @ 7:48 PM

  36. Commentary

    Time out WG 3rd and 12 on the 14
    @ 7:48 PM

  37. Commentary

    4th and 2 on the WG 4
    @ 7:50 PM
  38. 13 - 21

    Turnover on Downs

    Melissa has turned possession over on downs. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 4-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    @ 7:51 PM
  39. Halftime
  40. 13 - 21

    Halftime

    Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 7:53 PM
  41. @ 7:53 PM
  42. 3rd Quarter
  43. 13 - 21

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Melissa to kick off to Walnut Grove.
    @ 8:24 PM
  44. 13 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    @ 8:26 PM

  45. Commentary

    Nolan Buckles 40 yrd return
    @ 8:26 PM

  46. Commentary

    4th punt fumble by Melissa recovered by 6 Hayden coley on Melissa 34
    @ 8:30 PM
  47. 13 - 21

    Red Zone Alert

    Walnut Grove is inside Melissa's 20. Melissa 13, WGHS 21
    @ 8:31 PM
  48. 13 - 24

    Field Goal

    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer kicks a 25 Yd Field Goal. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    Ryder Ranzer36 - K
    @ 8:33 PM
  49. 13 - 24

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 36-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    @ 8:34 PM
  50. 13 - 24

    Punt

    Melissa has punted to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    @ 8:36 PM
  51. 13 - 24

    Turnover on Downs

    Walnut Grove has turned possession over on downs. Melissa has the ball on Walnut Grove's 47-yard line. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    @ 8:39 PM
  52. 13 - 24

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 13, WGHS 24
    @ 8:42 PM
  53. 19 - 24

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melissa - Rushing TD. Melissa 19, WGHS 24
    @ 8:42 PM
  54. 21 - 24

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Melissa - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    @ 8:43 PM
  55. 21 - 24

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 18-yard line. Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    @ 8:45 PM
  56. 21 - 24

    Turnover on Downs

    Melissa has turned possession over on downs. Walnut Grove has the ball on Melissa's 50-yard line. Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    @ 8:49 PM

  57. Commentary

    Tough calls by the stripes
    @ 8:49 PM
  58. 4th Quarter
  59. 21 - 24

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    @ 8:53 PM
  60. 21 - 24

    Turnover on Downs

    Melissa has turned possession over on downs. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Melissa 21, WGHS 24
    @ 8:57 PM
  61. 21 - 30

    Passing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove - #2 Hayes Hackney 65 Yd pass completed to #3 Nolon Buckels for a TD. Melissa 21, WGHS 30
    Nolon Buckels3 - WR
    Hayes Hackney2 - QB
    @ 8:59 PM
  62. 21 - 31

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 21, WGHS 31
    Ryder Ranzer36 - K
    @ 8:59 PM
  63. 21 - 31

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Melissa 21, WGHS 31
    @ 9:01 PM

  64. Commentary

    Two unsportsmanlike calls on Mellisa this drive. 3rd and 14 on the 24
    @ 9:04 PM

  65. Commentary

    Corrected to 1st and 10…
    @ 9:05 PM
  66. 27 - 31

    Passing Touchdown

    Melissa - Pass completed for a TD. Melissa 27, WGHS 31
    @ 9:07 PM
  67. 28 - 31

    Made Point After

    Melissa - PAT Good. Melissa 28, WGHS 31
    @ 9:08 PM
  68. 28 - 31

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Melissa kicked off to Walnut Grove. Walnut Grove has the ball on their own 28-yard line. Melissa 28, WGHS 31
    @ 9:09 PM
  69. 28 - 31

    Red Zone Alert

    Walnut Grove is inside Melissa's 20. Melissa 28, WGHS 31
    @ 9:16 PM

  70. Commentary

    On 5 , 2nd down
    @ 9:17 PM

  71. Commentary

    Injury TO. On 1. 3rd down
    @ 9:18 PM
  72. 28 - 37

    Rushing Touchdown

    Walnut Grove - #1 Cameron Newton with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Melissa 28, WGHS 37
    Cameron Newton1 - RB
    @ 9:21 PM
  73. 28 - 38

    Made Point After

    Walnut Grove - #36 Ryder Ranzer PAT Good. Melissa 28, WGHS 38
    Ryder Ranzer36 - K
    @ 9:21 PM
  74. 28 - 38

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Walnut Grove kicked off to Melissa. Melissa has the ball on their own 36-yard line. Melissa 28, WGHS 38
    @ 9:23 PM
  75. 28 - 38

    Red Zone Alert

    Melissa is inside Walnut Grove's 20. Melissa 28, WGHS 38
    @ 9:26 PM
  76. 28 - 38

    Two-Minute Warning

    Melissa has the ball on Walnut Grove's 18-yard line. Melissa 28, WGHS 38
    @ 9:26 PM
  77. 34 - 38

    Rushing Touchdown

    Melissa - Rushing TD. Melissa 34, WGHS 38
    @ 9:29 PM
  78. 35 - 38

    Made Point After

    Melissa - PAT Good. Melissa 35, WGHS 38
    @ 9:30 PM
  79. 35 - 38

    Failed Onside Kick

    Walnut Grove recovered a failed onside kick by Melissa and has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Melissa 35, WGHS 38
    @ 9:32 PM

  80. Commentary

    Melissa has one TO
    @ 9:32 PM

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  2. P. Thompson

    wonder what walhut grove is tonna do eithout their touchdown (cam newton) guy

  3. B. Bailey

    Did you see what he hurt?

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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.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
MHS
--
WGHS
C. Newton184.8
Passing Yds/G
MHS
--
WGHS
H. Hackney236.3
Receiving Yds/G
MHS
--
WGHS
H. Cooley70.9
Total Yds/G
MHS
--
WGHS
H. Hackney256.0
Tackles/G
MHS
--
WGHS
K. Pittenger6.3
Sacks/G
MHS
--
WGHS
K. Beller0.9
Points/G
MHS
--
WGHS
C. Newton18.2

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
-
255.5
Passing Yards/G
-
255.9
Receiving Yards/G
-
256.3
Total Yards/G
-
511.4
Tackles/G
-
55.4
Sacks/G
-
4.8
Points/G
-
47.3
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Melissa		10.58.58.811.750.5
Walnut Grove		12.819.412.57.752.4

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Season recap

Overall record
9-2
12-0
League
7-1
8-0
Non-League
0-1
2-0
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
6-1
6-0
Away
3-1
5-0
Neutral
0-0
1-0
Playoff
2-0
2-0
In-State
9-1
12-0
Out-of-State
0-1
0-0
Win %
.818
1.000
District %
.875
1.000
PF
556
629
PA
161
208
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Common opponents

Memorial
1 - 0
1 - 0
Liberty
1 - 0
1 - 0
Anna
1 - 0
1 - 0
Lovejoy
1 - 0
1 - 0
Independence
1 - 0
1 - 0
Emerson
1 - 0
1 - 0
Denison
1 - 0
1 - 0

Rankings

TX
21
31
Section
11
15
Division 5A-2
3
5

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