Football Recap: Denison Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 1, 2024, 9:35am

Football Recap: Denison Yellow Jackets vs. Walnut Grove Wildcats

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Denison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Walnut Grove Wildcats, falling 49-21. While losing is never fun, the Yellow Jackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 671st, while the Wildcats are ranked 80th).

When it comes to explaining why Denison lost, don't look at Brandon Douglas. Despite the final result, he picked up 127 receiving yards and a touchdown.

It was another big night for Hayes Hackney, who threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns while completing 90.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 47 yards for Walnut Grove. Jax Stewart also helped with two touchdowns in total.

Denison's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Walnut Grove, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Memorial the next time they take the field. Walnut Grove will head out to face Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Denison will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th.

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