Rockwall Yellowjackets senior quarterback Braedyn Locke (2021).
It's week seven of Texas High School Football and as if the season hasn't already been one to remember, the match-ups are starting to heat up! VYPE DFW has some of the top games for this Friday evening that you are not going to want to miss. Let's take a look:
Shana Willeford (VYPE Media)
Rockwall-Heath Hawks
Denton Guyer continues to gain traction in 5-6A, quietly putting together an unbeaten district mark, while Lewisville and Prosper also remain unblemished and poised for deeper runs. North Crowley, too, continues to impress with its balance and explosiveness.
Perhaps the weekend’s most dramatic moment came in 10-6A, where Rockwall-Heath emerged from a 56–55 offensive showcase against North Forney — a game that featured fireworks from start to finish and ultimately handed the Falcons their first loss of the season. The Hawks’ resilience in that shootout reasserts their spot among the region’s top 6A contenders.
Among 5A programs, Aledo and South Oak Cliff once again appear a cut above, but Melissa has forced its way back into the Top-20 following a decisive victory over Lovejoy, extending its district win-streak to four.
Several key clashes now loom that could further reshape the regional structure heading into late October.
...
Melissa Cardinals
...
*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/12/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- WEEK 8 (10/13 - 10/19)
1. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 7-0 (5-0 in District 4-6A) // 66-7 W v. V.R. Eaton // Next Matchup: VS. Northwest -- Friday 10/17
2. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 6-0 (4-0 in 6-6A) // 62-14 W v. Princeton // Next Matchup: VS. Plano West -- Friday 10/17
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 3-1 (2-1 in 11-6A) // 48-28 W v. DeSoto* // Next Matchup: @ Lancaster -- Friday 10/17*
4. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 5-1 (2-0 in 3-6A) // 62-17 W v. Lake Ridge // Next Matchup: @ Weatherford -- Friday 10/17
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (5A) -- 5-1 (3-0 in 5-5A-D2) // 55-0 W v. Hillcrest // Next Matchup: @ Wilson -- Friday 10/17
6. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 6-0 (4-0 in 6-6A) //45-14 W v. Plano // Next Matchup: @ McKinney -- Friday 10/17
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 7-0 (5-0 in 3-5A-D1) // 61-0 W v. Granbury // Next Matchup: Bye Week
8. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 6-0 (3-0 in 5-6A) // 49-7 W v. Flower Mound // Next Matchup: @ Coppell -- Friday 10/17*
9. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 7-0 (3-0 in 7-4A-D1) // 38-14 W v. Sulphur Springs // Next Matchup: Bye Week
10. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 3-3 (2-1 in 11-6A) // 28-48 L v. Duncanville // Next Matchup: @ Mesquite Horn -- Friday 10/17
11. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 4-1 (2-1 in 11-6A) // 56-20 W v. Mesquite Horn // Next Matchup: @ Cedar Hill -- Friday 10/17*
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 6-0 (4-0 in 5-5A-D1) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Sherman -- Friday 10/17
13. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 4-2 (3-0 in 5-6A) // 44-16 W v. Hebron // Next Matchup: VS. FM Marcus -- Thursday 10/16
14. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 5-1 (3-1 in 3-5A-D1) // 30-21 W v. Richland // Next Matchup: VS. Azle -- Friday 10/17
15. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 5-1 (4-0 in 3-5A-D2) // 41-24 W v. Seguin // Next Matchup: VS. Mansfield Summit -- Friday 10/17
16. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 5-1 (2-0 in 7-5A-D1) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Joshua -- Friday 10/17
17. Rockwall-Heath Hawks (6A) -- 5-1 (2-0 in 10-6A) // 56-55 W v. North Forney* // Next Matchup: VS. Royse City -- Friday 10/17
18. Cedar Hill Longhorns (6A) -- 5-1 (3-0 in 11-6A) // 30-7 W v. Mesquite // Next Matchup: VS. Waxahachie -- Friday 10/17*
19. Melissa Cardinals (5A) -- 4-1 (4-0 in 4-5A-D2) // 49-14 W v. Lovejoy // Next Matchup: @ Independence -- Friday 10/17
20. North Forney Falcons (6A) -- 6-1 (2-1 in 10-6A) // 55-56 L v. Rockwall-Heath // Next Matchup: Bye Week
Others to Watch: Coppell Cowboys (6A), Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A), Forney Jackrabbits (6A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (6A), Trinity Trojans (6A), Lancaster Tigers (6A), Wakeland Wolverines (5A)*, Royse City Bulldogs (5A), FM Marcus Marauders (6A)
Aledo’s narrow 15-14 win over Denton Ryan proved especially meaningful, tightening its grip on the 3-5A Division I title race while dealing a blow to one of its top challengers.
In 5A, South Oak Cliff maintained momentum with a shutout victory, while Highland Park and Argyle continue trending upward following high-scoring wins. Meanwhile, Celina remains a model of consistency in 4A, showing no signs of slowing down.
Friday night brings one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, as Duncanville and DeSoto—both coming off bye weeks—prepare to battle in a clash that could shape the 11-6A playoff picture.
Elsewhere, Denton Guyer looks to be rounding into form after a strong showing against Coppell, while Rockwall’s loss to Longview knocks the Yellowjackets down a few spots.
Other critical risers of note include Cedar Hill and Rockwall-Heath.
...
...
*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/5/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- WEEK 7 (10/6 - 10/12)
1. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 6-0 (4-0 in District 4-6A) // 63-28 W v. Keller // Next Matchup: @ V.R. Eaton -- Thursday 10/9
2. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 5-0 (3-0 in 6-6A) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Princeton -- Friday 10/10
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 2-1 (1-1 in 11-6A) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: VS. DeSoto -- Friday 10/10*
4. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 4-1 (1-0 in 3-6A) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Lake Ridge -- Thursday 10/9
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (5A) -- 5-1 (3-0 in 5-5A-D2) // 55-0 W v. Hillcrest // Next Matchup: Bye Week
6. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 5-0 (3-0 in 6-6A) // 72-6 W v. Rock Hill // Next Matchup: VS. Plano -- Friday 10/10
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 6-0 (4-0 in 3-5A-D1) // 15-14 W v. Denton Ryan* // Next Matchup: VS. Granbury -- Friday 10/10
8. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 5-0 (2-0 in 5-6A) // 46-0 W v. Braswell // Next Matchup: VS. Flower Mound -- Friday 10/10
9. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 3-2 (2-0 in 11-6A) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Duncanville -- Friday 10/10*
10. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 3-1 (1-1 in 11-6A) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: VS. Mesquite Horn -- Friday 10/10
11. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 6-0 (2-0 in 7-4A-D1) // 48-10 W v. Aubrey // Next Matchup: VS. Sulphur Springs -- Friday 10/10
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 6-0 (4-0 in 5-5A-D1) // 55-35 W v. Frisco // Next Matchup: Bye Week
13. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 4-1 (2-1 in 3-5A-D1) // 14-15 L v. Aledo // Next Matchup: @ Richland -- Friday 10/10
14. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 3-2 (2-0 in 5-6A) // 35-21 W v. Coppell* // Next Matchup: VS. Hebron -- Thursday 10/9
15. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 5-1 (2-0 in 7-5A-D1) // 52-35 W v. Red Oak // Next Matchup: Bye Week
16. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 4-1 (3-0 in 3-5A-D2) // 65-17 W v. Everman // Next Matchup: @ Seguin -- Thursday 10/9
17. Rockwall-Heath Hawks (6A) -- 4-1 (1-0 in 10-6A) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ North Forney -- Friday 10/10
18. Cedar Hill Longhorns (6A) -- 4-1 (2-0 in 11-6A) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Mesquite -- Friday 10/10
19. Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A) -- 3-3 (1-1 in 10-6A) // 21-35 L v. Longview // Next Matchup: Bye Week
20. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 3-1 (1-1 in 5-6A) // 21-35 L v. Denton Guyer // Next Matchup: @ Little Elm -- Friday 10/10
Others to Watch: Byron Nelson Bobcats (6A), Melissa Cardinals (5A), North Forney Falcons (6A), Trinity Trojans (6A), Forney Jackrabbits (6A), Lancaster Tigers (6A), FM Marcus Marauders (6A)
Join the #VYPETEAM
Get up to date news from all over the country!
