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Melissa
Cardinals
5A
DIV I
Melissa, TX
District
5
Region
2
About Melissa
Melissa High School plays at Coach Kenny Deel Stadium in Melissa, a $35 million facility that opened in 2023 with 10,000 seats. The Cardinals made the 5A Division II state semifinals in 2024 before falling to South Oak Cliff, 35-17. Melissa has reached the playoffs 17 times in program history.
School Profile
| Mascot | Cardinals |
|---|---|
| Location | Melissa, TX |
| Conference | 5A |
| Division | I |
| Alignment | 5A DIV I |
| District | 5 |
| Region | 2 |
| School Colors | Red and Black |
