a graphic with information about the 10th anniversary state football championship recognition on Nov. 5

Melissa ISD will recognize the 2011 state champion Melissa Cardinal football team the evening of Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Cardinals winning the state football championship.

The 2011 state championship anniversary recognition will take place during pregame beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Cardinal Stadium, prior to the varsity football home game against Kaufman. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. During the game, the team will have the opportunity to join the current Melissa Cardinal varsity football team on the sideline.

Members of the state champion team are also invited to a team dinner prior to the 7:00 p.m. recognition. Team members are asked to RSVP for the Nov. 5 festivities no later than Wednesday, Oct. 13 by visiting www.melissaisd.org/statersvp and completing the form. 

Questions can be directed to Melissa ISD athletic secretary, Jennifer Aston, at jaston@melissaisd.org or 972-837-4216.