We're in the throes of district play, and with it, a lot of change to the rankings across the DFW landscape.
Because of some upsets and hot starts to district play, we have five new teams in this set of rankings, which include Coppell (6A), Cleburne (5A), Granbury (5A), Kaufman (4A) and Dallas Christian (Private). But even with those new entries, the No. 1 spot in all four classifications remain unchanged.
Let's get right into it.
This now opens the door for Waxahachie to stake a serious claim as a district title threat, while D’Ville looks to bounce back against Skyline this week. However, the Indians' climb won’t get any easier, as they visit DeSoto on Friday in a matchup that now carries major playoff seeding implications.
Just as surprising was the fall of North Crowley, last year’s 6A-D1 State Champion, who dropped a 37-35 shootout at home versus Rockwall. Still, the Panthers remain one of the most dangerous teams in Texas and will have a prime opportunity to reset against Mansfield Legacy.
While others faltered, Southlake Carroll ascended to the No. 1 spot with a commanding 44-6 win over Trinity, handing the Trojans their first loss of the season. Carroll’s defense continues to be elite, and the Dragons appear to be tightening their hold on District 4-6A.
Elsewhere in 6A, Allen and Prosper both rolled to dominant victories in District 6-6A, setting up what could be a tense race for the top down the stretch. Lewisville, Coppell, and Denton Guyer were all idle but remain lurking just outside the top tier.
In 5A and below, South Oak Cliff, Aledo, and Lone Star all handled business with lopsided wins, while Celina remained unbeaten and now preps for a key 4A matchup against fellow 4-0 Panther Creek.
With district play heating up and top-ranked teams proving they can bleed, Week 5 offers plenty of opportunity — not just for redemption, but for redefinition.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 9/21/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- WEEK 5 (9/22 - 9/28)
1. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 4-0 (2-0 in District 4-6A) // 44-6 W v. Trinity // Next Matchup: @ Timber Creek -- Thursday 9/25
2. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 4-0 (2-0 in 6-6A) // 56-0 W v. Plano // Next Matchup: VS. McKinney -- Friday 9/26
3. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 3-0 (1-0 in 11-6A) // 28-27 W v. Duncanville* // Next Matchup: @ DeSoto -- Friday 9/26*
4. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 1-1 (0-1 in 11-6A) // 27-28 L v. Waxahachie* // Next Matchup: VS. Skyline -- Friday 9/26
5. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 3-1 // 35-37 L v. Rockwall* // Next Matchup: @ Mansfield Legacy -- Friday 9/26
6. South Oak Cliff Bears (5A) -- 3-1 (1-0 in 5-5A-D2) // 59-0 W v. Spruce // Next Matchup: VS. Adamson -- Thursday 9/25
7. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 3-0 (1-0 in 6-6A) // 68-31 W v. McKinney Boyd // Next Matchup: VS. Plano East -- Friday 9/25
8. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 4-0 (2-0 in 3-5A-D1) // 56-7 W v. Birdville // Next Matchup: VS. Fossil Ridge -- Friday 9/25
9. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 3-0 // Bye Week // Next Matchup: VS. FM Marcus -- Friday 9/26
10. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 3-0 (1-0 in 3-5A-D1) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Granbury -- Friday 9/26
11. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 4-0 // 33-22 W v. Franklin // Next Matchup: VS. Panther Creek -- Friday 9/26
12. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 2-2 (1-0 in 11-6A) // 67-0 W v. Mesquite // Next Matchup: VS. Waxahachie -- Friday 9/26*
13. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 4-0 (2-0 in 5-5A-D1) // 41-0 W v. Centennial // Next Matchup: @ Heritage -- Thursday 9/25
14. Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A) -- 2-2 // 37-35 W v. North Crowley* // Next Matchup: @ Royse City -- Friday 9/26
15. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 3-1 // 58-26 W v. Pulaski Academy // Next Matchup: @ Tyler -- Friday 9/26
16. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 1-2 // Bye Week // Next Matchup: VS. Flower Mound -- Friday 9/26
17. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 2-0 // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Hebron -- Friday 9/26
18. Trinity Trojans (6A) -- 3-1 (1-1 in 4-6A) // 6-44 L v. Southlake Carroll // Next Matchup: VS. Byron Nelson -- Friday 9/26
19. Forney Jackrabbits (6A) -- 3-1 // 75-20 W v. Boswell // Next Matchup: @ North Forney -- Friday 9/26
20. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 2-1 (1-0 in 3-5A-D2) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Colleyville Heritage -- Friday 9/26
Others to Watch: Rockwall-Heath Hawks (6A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (6A), Lancaster Tigers (6A), Melissa Cardinals (5A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (6A), FM Marcus Marauders (6A), Panther Creek Panthers (4A)
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