While Walnut Grove didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They claimed a resounding 49-21 win over the Denison Yellow Jackets at home. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won three matches by 28 points or more so far this season.
Walnut Grove found their leader in underclassman Hayes Hackney, who threw for 251 yards and three touchdowns while completing 90.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 47 yards. Cameron Newton was another key player, rushing for 56 yards and three touchdowns.
Despite the loss, Denison saw an underclassman step up: Brandon Douglas picked up 127 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 127 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Douglas.
The victory for Walnut Grove keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. As for Denison, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Coincidentally, both 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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