The standings are taking shape, and the real separation starts now.

At the center of it all is Allen, whose 33-2 record has been matched by few across the region. Both losses came against Top 5 opponents in Duncanville and McKinney Boyd, but the Eagles have already answered Boyd once, winning their September district clash. Their rematch on Oct. 20 will carry enormous weight, with the District 6-6A crown on the line.