By Miracle Bassey
It was an Instant Classic this weekend as Duncanville knocked off North Shore 28-21 to capture the 2022 Class 6A DI UIL State Championship Game.
VYPE's Miracle Bassey was on the scene to capture to game in images.
The National Anthem plays just moments before Melissa wins its 2nd UIL State Championship (5/30/2025)
Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
The preseason landscape is once again crowded with contenders, but the standard begins with Melissa. Head coach Cassie Crabtree’s Cardinals return to the diamond following a dominant 38-1 campaign that culminated in a 5A Division I state championship and 2025 MaxPreps National Champion honors. With back-to-back titles already secured, Melissa now turns its focus toward an elusive three-peat — and enters the spring as the team to beat.
The 6A ranks, however, are anything but quiet. Flower Mound, Forney and Denton Guyer each made extensive playoff runs last year, with Forney advancing all the way to the 6A Division II State Final. Keller, Marcus and Royse City add further depth to a classification that proved both balanced and battle-tested throughout 2025. Several of those programs navigated double-digit district win totals a year ago, underscoring just how competitive the road back to Austin will be.
In 5A, Lovejoy, Aledo and Walnut Grove headline a formidable group behind Melissa. Aledo reached the State Semifinals last spring, while Lovejoy and Walnut Grove each made regional appearances, reinforcing the classification’s overall strength.
If last season was any indication, parity remains alive across both 6A and 5A. Experience, postseason pedigree and a hunger to finish unfinished business define much of this preseason Top 10 — with multiple programs positioned not just to contend, but to reshape the conversation altogether in 2026.
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*Last section indicates 2025 result
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Softball Rankings -- February 2026 (Preseason)
1. Melissa Cardinals (5A) -- 38-1 // 14-0 in District 9-5A // UIL 5A Division I State Champions*
2. Flower Mound Jaguars (6A) -- 25-9-1 // 12-2 in 5-6A // 6A Division I State Semifinalists
3. Forney Jackrabbits (6A) -- 35-3-1 // 11-1 in 10-6A // 6A Division II State Finalists
4. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 30-6 // 13-1` in 5-6A // 6A Division II State Semifinalists
5. Keller Indians (6A) -- 28-9-1 // 14-2 in 4-6A // Regional Semifinalists
6. Lovejoy Leopards (5A) -- 25-13 // 10-4 in 9-5A // Region II Finalists
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 30-4 // 12-0 in 5-5A // 5A Division I State Semifinalists
8. Marcus Marauders (6A) -- 26-11 // 9-5 in 5-6A // Region I Finalists
9. Royse City Bulldogs (6A) -- 25-9 // 9-3 in 10-6A // Regional Semifinalists
10. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 25-8 // 12-2 in 9-5A // Regional Semifinalists
Others to Watch: Wylie Pirates (9-6A), Wakeland Wolverines (12-5A), Birdville Hawks (6-5A), Waxahachie Indians (11-6A), Midlothian Heritage Jaguars (15-5A), Plano East Panthers (6-6A), Grapevine Mustangs (6-5A), Trinity Trojans (4-6A), Mansfield Legacy Broncos (3-6A)
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On Saturday, the McKinney ISD wrestling teams competed in the UIL 5A Region III Tournament!
Check out the highlights from the game below!
The regular season in the rearview and the pinnacle of high school basketball begins now.
In 6A, North Crowley surges to the top after steamrolling through district play unbeaten, capturing its first district crown since 2023. The Panthers (27-4) carry a 19-game winning streak into the playoffs and look every bit the part of a regional frontrunner.
Lancaster continues to loom as a steady contender after a strong run through 11-6A, while Southlake Carroll’s 30-1 mark stands among the area’s most impressive resumes, its lone blemish coming against 5A power Argyle. Plano East and Braswell round out a deep 6A contingent, both stacking dominant district campaigns to build postseason momentum.
The 5A ranks are just as formidable. Denton Ryan (31-4) has been methodical and battle-tested, with its only loss since early December coming against North Crowley. Argyle has reinforced its status as a heavyweight with signature wins, including its triumph over Carroll, while Walnut Grove and Wakeland each turned in commanding district performances to cement their standing as serious threats.
In 4A, Decatur has quietly put together one of the most complete seasons in the region, rolling to a 31-4 record and an unblemished district title.
With multiple classifications boasting legitimate title aspirations, the road to March promises little margin for error — and no shortage of heavyweights.
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VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Girls Basketball Rankings -- February 2026 (Pre-Playoffs)
1. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 27-4 // 12-0 in District 3-6A
2. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 31-4 // 12-0 in 6-5A
3. Lancaster Tigers (6A) -- 27-5 // 13-1 in 11-6A
4. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 28-5 // 10-2 in 6-5A
5. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 30-1 // 16-0 in 4-6A
6. Decatur Eagles (4A) -- 31-4 // 14-0 in 7-4A
7. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 30-5 // 14-0 in 9-5A
8. Plano East Panthers (6A) -- 28-7 // 16-0 in 6-6A
9. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 30-5 // 13-1 in 12-5A
10. Braswell Bengals (6A) -- 24-6 // 13-1 in 5-6A
Others to Watch: Duncanville Pantherettes (11-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Aledo Bearcats (5-5A), Marcus Marauders (5-6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Lincoln Tigers (11-4A), Wylie Pirates (9-6A), Keller Indians (4-6A), Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A), Lone Star Rangers (12-5A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Coppell Cowgirls (5-6A), Highland Park Scots (12-5A)
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