Walnut Grove junior linebacker Jack Folkerts was named an Underclassman of the Week by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football as the 2028 prospect draws increased recruiting interest.
Walnut Grove led Rock Hill by one point at halftime before breaking open the game in the second half for a 44–23 win to remain unbeaten.
Walnut Grove scored 42 first-half points and found the end zone in every quarter, overpowering McKinney 63–35 on Homecoming night in Prosper.
Walnut Grove scored all 37 of its points in the first half, including a first-quarter safety, and remained unbeaten with a 37–9 non-district win over Reedy.
Sophomore Kade Pittenger rushed for three touchdowns as Walnut Grove broke a 21–21 halftime tie and opened its season with a 49–28 victory over Lake Ridge.
C. King rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns as Walnut Grove turned a seven-point halftime lead into a 35–0 win over Hebron on Thursday night in Prosper.