Prosper Walnut Grove has been awarded the Class 5A Lone Star Cup, marking a significant achievement for the program. The recognition highlights the school's continued growth in interscholastic athletics. This fall, the institution will transition to the Class 6A division for the first time in its history.
The top five schools in the Class 5A standings also include Allen, Flower Mound, and Celina. These programs demonstrated strong performance across various sports during the evaluation period. Allen is located approximately 7 miles southwest of McKinney.
The Lone Star Cup honors schools for overall athletic excellence throughout the academic year. The award considers participation and success across multiple UIL-sanctioned sports. Walnut Grove’s victory reflects a broad base of competitive achievement rather than success in a single discipline.
The announcement comes as local schools prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. Many programs are adjusting to new district alignments and classification changes. The transition to Class 6A will present new challenges for Walnut Grove as it competes against larger schools.
Other local schools have also received recognition for athletic performance. Several athletes from the area were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association super elite teams for track and field. Additionally, baseball programs from Prosper, Walnut Grove, and Richland qualified for the playoffs during the 2026 season.
