Prosper Walnut Grove Wildcats
Head Coach: Tommy Allison (4th season; 26-10 record)
Last Season: 12-1; 8-0 in district (Lost to Argyle in regional semifinals)
Returning Lettermen: 37 (5 returning starters on offense; 5 on defense)
Walnut Grove Key Players and Storylines
Walnut Grove has only played in a UIL district for two seasons after the school opened in 2023. They’ve made the third round of playoffs both times.
However, all of that success came at the 5A Division II level. Now, the Wildcats are looking to replicate it up in 6A.
That’s not the only challenge. Their all-state running back graduated and their starting quarterback from last year has transferred to Argyle. The good news is they have a rock solid foundation in the trenches with 6’3”, 250-pound senior Jackson Hooker, 6’0”, 270-pound senior John Robin, and 6’4”, 275-pound senior Jack Morgan.
Hayden Cooley is also a reliable playmaker at receiver. Already a two-year starter, he led the Wildcats with 61 catches for 837 receiving yards.
Flipping sides of the ball, Walnut Grove is stout up front on defense too. Powerful defensive tackle Kris Williams (31 tackles, 4.5 TFLs) and defensive ends Tylan Henderson-Powell and DJ Henderson (45 tackles, nine TFLs) are all returning starters.
The Wildcats are also set at safety with leading returning tackler Joey Siracuse (57 tackles) and seniors Tony Schumacher and Mickey Hauser (37 tackles).
Joey Siracuse – @SiracuseJoey
2028’ / SAF / 6’2 / 195lbs
◾️ Elite Open Field Tackler
◾️ Great Ball Skills
◾️ Started All 13 Games as Sophomore SZN
◾️ First Team All District
◾️ 4.9 GPA 🤯Coaches, don’t miss out on this one! He is one of a kind! https://t.co/3rQ9mmLuIZ pic.twitter.com/BAw6Njdboe
— Garrett Kenny (@GarrettxKenny) April 23, 2026
Despite the loss of offensive production from last year, head coach Tommy Allison is still confident about the talent on this year’s roster. He’s challenged his guys to maintain the success of the last two years even with the jump up two divisions.
Walnut Grove 2026 Schedule
*Denotes District 6-6A Contest
8/28 VS Mansfield Lake Ridge 7:00pm at Children’s Health Stadium
9/3 VS Lewisville Hebron 7:00pm at Children’s Health Stadium
9/10 AT Frisco Reedy 7:00pm @ Toyota Stadium
*9/18 VS McKinney 7:00pm at Children’s Health Stadium
*9/25 AT Rock Hill 7:00pm at Children’s Health Stadium
*10/8 VS Dallas Jesuit 7:00pm at Children’s Health Stadium
*10/16 AT McKinney Boyd 7:00pm @ McKinney ISD Stadium
*10/23 VS Princeton 7:00pm at Children’s Health Stadium
*10/30 VS Prosper 7:00pm at Children’s Health Stadium
*11/5 or 11/6 AT Allen 7:00pm @ Eagle Stadium
