Friday night, Walnut Grove entered their second playoff matchup following a dominant win over Seguin. This time, they faced Lubbock-Cooper, fresh off a 38-14 victory over Canutillo, as both teams battled for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.
The game opened with Walnut Grove’s freshman quarterback, Hayes Hackney, connecting with Zaiden Crain for a 47-yard touchdown, giving the team a 7-0 lead. Lubbock-Cooper quickly responded with a rushing touchdown from Chamayne Johnson Jr., tying the game 7-7 by the end of the first quarter. After a missed field goal by Walnut Grove, Lubbock-Cooper capitalized with Ryan Rodriguez throwing a 72-yard touchdown pass to Michael Dever, taking the lead. Walnut Grove added a field goal to close the gap, but Lubbock-Cooper extended their lead to 21-13 before halftime with a Caden Brown rushing touchdown.
Walnut Grove’s offense came out strong in the second half. Hackney threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Crain, cutting the deficit to 21-20. With their defense stepping up and stopping Lubbock-Cooper, Hackney found Luke Watkins for a 40-yard touchdown pass, followed by a successful two-point conversion to take a 28-21 lead. Walnut Grove’s defense continued to dominate, forcing Lubbock-Cooper to settle for two field goals, which extended Walnut Grove’s lead to 34-21.
In the final two minutes, Lubbock-Cooper tried to stage a comeback as Caden Brown connected with Michael Dever for a late touchdown. However, their onside kick attempt failed, allowing Walnut Grove to run out the clock and secure a 34-28 victory.
Next week, Walnut Grove will face Argyle in the third round of the playoffs. Argyle is coming off a narrow 28-21 win over Memorial.
Game Stats: Prosper Walnut Grove vs. Lubbock Cooper
Date: November 22, 2024
Location: Area Round
Final Score:
Lubbock Cooper: 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28
Prosper Walnut Grove: 7 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 34
Team Stats
| Stats | Lubbock Cooper | Prosper Walnut Grove |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 13 | 20 |
| Total Yards | 325 | 453 |
| Passing Yards | 241 | 379 |
| Completion Attempts | 13-18 | 24-33 |
| Yards Per Pass | 13.39 | 11.48 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing Yards | 84 | 74 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 29 |
| Yards Per Rush | 2.71 | 2.55 |
| Penalties | 6-40 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Individual Stats
Lubbock Cooper: Passing
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Rodriguez | 9 | 11 | 81.82% | 178 | 1 | 0 |
| Caden Brown | 4 | 7 | 57.14% | 63 | 1 | 1 |
Prosper Walnut Grove: Passing
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Hackney | 24 | 33 | 72.73% | 379 | 3 | 0 |
Lubbock Cooper: Rushing
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deuce Johnson | 18 | 55 | 3.06 | 1 |
| Ryan Rodriguez | 7 | 35 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Dever | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Caden Brown | 4 | -7 | -1.75 | 1 |
Prosper Walnut Grove: Rushing
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | 23 | 67 | 2.91 | 0 |
| Hayes Hackney | 6 | 7 | 1.17 | 0 |
Lubbock Cooper: Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dever | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 2 |
| Garrett Kitten | 1 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| Cade Gant | 2 | 42 | 21 | 0 |
| Easton Barnhill | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 |
| Gage Piepkorn | 1 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Deuce Johnson | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Prosper Walnut Grove: Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaiden Crain | 6 | 179 | 29.83 | 2 |
| Luke Watkins | 9 | 117 | 13 | 1 |
| John Hutson | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 0 |
| Hayden Cooley | 3 | 42 | 14 | 0 |
| Cam Newton | 1 | -2 | -2 | 0 |
