FW Boswell Pioneers (2025 6A-D2 State Champs)
Behind them, Lancaster, North Crowley, and Duncanville stand poised to contend in the always-brutal 6A field, while Plano East looks to build on its Semifinal breakthrough.
In 5A, Argyle and Frisco Memorial return well-balanced rosters capable of making another deep postseason surge, while Braswell — fresh off a 34-3 season — remains firmly in the mix among 6A’s best.
Across classifications, one theme continues to define the region: depth. The balance of powerhouse programs and rising challengers ensures that every district race will carry playoff-level stakes from the outset.
At this point, it isn’t just about winning — it’s about maintaining the standard of excellence that now feels ingrained in the region’s DNA.
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Denton Ryan Raiders (2025 5A-D1 State Champs)
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*Last section indicates 2025 result
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Girls Basketball Rankings -- 2025-26 PRESEASON
1. Boswell Pioneers (6A) -- 39-2 (12-0 in District 3-6A) // UIL 6A-D2 State Champions*
2. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 32-7 (11-1 in 6-5A) // UIL 5A-D1 State Champions*
3. Lancaster Tigers (6A) -- 27-6 (12-2 in 11-6A) // UIL 6A-D2 State Semifinalists
4. Lincoln Tigers (4A) -- 39-2 (14-0 in 11-4A) // UIL 4A-D2 State Champions*
5. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 27-9 (9-3 in 3-6A) // 6A-D1 Region 1 Finalists
6. Plano East Panthers (6A) -- 24-14 (10-6 in 6-6A) // UIL 6A-D1 State Semifinalists
7. Duncanville Pantherettes (6A) -- 29-7 (13-1 in 11-6A) // 6A-D1 Region 2 Finalists
8. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 32-6 (11-1 in 6-5A) // 5A-D2 Region 1 Finalists
9. Frisco Memorial Warriors (5A) -- 33-8 (14-0 in 11-5A) // UIL 5A-D2 State Semifinalists
10. Braswell Bengals (6A) -- 34-3 (13-1 in 5-6A) // 6A-D2 Regional Semifinalists
Others to Watch: Red Oak Hawks (15-5A), Denton Guyer Wildcats (5-6A), South Grand Prairie Warriors (8-6A), Wakeland Wolverines (12-5A), Mansfield Summit Jaguars (8-5A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A)
Lincoln Tigers (2025 4A-D2 State Champs)
Southlake Carroll Dragons
Power programs like Aledo and South Oak Cliff continue to anchor the 5A landscape, while Celina separated itself in the 4A classification. Also, Lone Star and Highland Park round out a strong tier of one-loss challengers.
Rising late-season stories—Coppell, North Forney, Walnut Grove, and Forney—add intrigue to an already deep field, proving that timing and momentum can be just as valuable as the bottom line.
As the UIL playoff brackets unfold, North Texas football enters its most defining stretch of the year, where every snap carries weight and every program chases a single goal: staying alive in December.
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Allen Eagles
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 11/9/2025)
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- PRE-PLAYOFFS (11/10 - 11/16)
1. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in District 4-6A)
2. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in 6-6A) // 45-6 W v. Plano East
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 7-1 (6-1 in 11-6A) // 29-0 W v. Cedar Hill
4. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 9-1 (6-0 in 3-6A) // 27-6 W v. Crowley
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (6A) -- 9-1 (7-0 in 5-5A-D2) // 48-0 W v. Jefferson
6. Aledo Bearcats (6A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in 3-5A-D1) // 77-0 W v. Denton
7. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 9-1 (7-1 in 6-6A) // 62-28 W v. Plano West
8. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 8-1 (6-1 in 11-6A) // 52-7 W v. Mesquite
9. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 8-2 (7-0 in 5-6A) // 42-0 W v. Braswell
10. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 7-3 (6-1 in 11-6A) // 53-14 W v. Lancaster
11. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 10-0 (6-0 in 7-4A-D1) // 48-7 W v. Lake Dallas
12. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 8-1 (6-1 in 5-6A) // 38-13 W v. FM Marcus
13. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in 5-5A-D1) // 28-26 W v. Reedy
14. North Forney Falcons (6A) -- 9-1 (5-1 in 10-6A) // 63-39 W v. Rockwall*
15. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 9-1 (8-0 in 3-5A-D2) // 56-14 W v. The Colony
16. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 9-1 (7-1 in 3-5A-D1) // 52-7 W v. Birdville
17. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 8-2 (5-2 in 5-6A) // 24-16 W v. Little Elm
18. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 9-1 (6-0 in 7-5A-D1) // 42-28 W v. Midlothian
19. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in 4-5A-D2) // 63-13 W v. Independence
20. Forney Jackrabbits (6A) -- 8-2 (5-1 in 10-6A) // 42-28 W v. Rockwall-Heath*
Others to Watch: Rockwall-Heath Hawks (10-6A), Trinity Trojans (4-6A), Melissa Cardinals (4-5A-D2), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Wakeland Wolverines (5-5A-D1), South Grand Prairie Warriors (8-6A)
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