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One Melissa team was in action this week. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
Roope Hintz ended Dallas’ 0-for-9 power-play start against Buffalo, but the important detail was Wyatt Johnston’s right-circle pass and the finish that followed.
Baker Mayfield’s Wednesday ruling puts Jalon Daniels in line for his first road start, but Dallas must create mistakes rather than assume an undrafted quarterback will supply them.
Chris Godwin’s six-catch, 31-yard outing illustrates the quiet judgment Dallas will need from Joey Porter Jr. as the cornerback takes on more work Thursday.
Miro Heiskanen’s 18:51 backhand opened Dallas’ 5-0 win over San Jose, giving the Stars an even-strength scoring contribution from a defenseman before their forwards built the margin.
The Mustangs beat Boston College 25-16, but three holding flags and a sack turned a promising third-quarter possession into a retreat from the BC 44 to SMU’s 16.
Shavon Revel moved from two straight nonparticipation reports to full Friday participation, while Cobie Durant was ruled out and Joey Porter Jr. received no game designation. Dallas has more options against Houston, but Nico Collins’ clearance makes workload management essential.
One Melissa team was in action this week. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
The Stars’ Thursday recalls add useful depth, but Matt Duchene’s LTIR placement will not instantly turn Dallas into a puck-possession machine.
The Stars extended Casey DeSmith before opening night, although his $5 million in new money begins in 2027-28. The timing shows Dallas valuing a familiar goaltending arrangement while accepting that future performance remains unproven.
Juanyeh Thomas gives the Cowboys a recognizable evaluation point, but Tuesday’s five-player defensive session showed why injuries crossing the secondary and linebacker room require a broader search.
The Mavericks rookie is using a trusted teammate to interpret the NBA adjustment, while Monday’s work with Willie Green showed why experience must eventually become execution.
Jaishawn Barham and Dallas produced a brilliant goal-line stand and a 96-yard touchdown drive, but Baltimore’s running game eventually exposed the difference between a dramatic stop and sustained defensive control.
Frisco Lone Star quarterback Trey Wright led his team to a victory over Melissa with 393 total yards and five touchdowns.
Trey Wright threw for four touchdowns and rushed for five more as Frisco Lone Star survived a late Melissa comeback to defeat the Cardinals 35-30 in their District 5-5A Division I opener.
Alejandro Osuna and Evan Carter each had two hits, and their consecutive second-inning doubles gave the Texas Rangers the lead and the next run in a 6-2 win over Minnesota.
Kody Clemens’ RBI single and two-run homer kept widening Minnesota’s advantage as the Twins turned an early Texas lead into a 10-2 victory.
One Melissa team was in action this week. Every local result from Thursday through Saturday, with rankings where they apply.
New York starter Zac Thornton limited Texas to two runs through five innings, but Corey Seager’s sixth-inning homer against Jefry Yan supplied the Rangers’ only extra margin in a 3-1 win.
