Two familiar 6A challengers, Southlake Carroll (26-5) and Keller (28-6), are among the few to have taken a set off the Bobcats this year — no small feat — while Allen (33-5) and Plano West (25-5) have also positioned themselves well for extensive playoff runs toward the Curtis Culwell Center.
At the 5A level, McKinney North (31-3) headlines the conversation after its memorable State Final appearance last fall.
The Bulldogs look every bit capable of another charge, though programs like Aledo (35-2), Highland Park (34-8), Argyle (31-3), and Frisco Liberty (29-4) each bring enough firepower to disrupt the order – depending on how the divisions are split.
Even beyond the Top-10, the competitive depth is unmistakable. Mansfield (42-1), Flower Mound (32-7), and Duncanville (34-6) in 6A — along with Walnut Grove (30-7), Wakeland (23-7), and Lovejoy (27-12) in 5A — all linger as postseason wildcards capable of flipping any bracket.
And with every rally from here on out carrying real weight, the margins separating DFW’s powerhouses have never felt slimmer.
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***Second section denotes current record (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/19/2025)
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-5A) Top-10 Volleyball Rankings -- End of October / Pre-Playoffs
1. Byron Nelson Bobcats (6A) -- 34-0 // 14-0 in District 4-6A
2. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 26-5 // 11-3 in District 4-6A
3. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 33-5 // 12-2 in District 6-6A
4. McKinney North Bulldogs (5A) -- 31-3 // 12-0 in District 9-5A
5. Keller Indians (6A) -- 28-6 // 11-4 in District 4-6A
6. Plano West Wolves (6A) -- 25-5 // 13-2 in District 6-6A
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 35-2 // 10-0 in District 5-5A
8. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 34-8 // 12-0 in District 12-5A
9. Frisco Liberty Redhawks (5A) -- 29-4 // 11-1 in District 11-5A
10. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 31-3 // 10-0 in District 6-5A
Others to Watch:
CLASS 6A: Mansfield Tigers (3-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Duncanville Panthers (11-6A), Plano East Panthers (6-6A), Hebron Hawks (5-6A), Plano Wildcats (6-6A), Lake Highlands Wildcats (7-6A), Rockwall Yellowjackets (10-6A)
CLASS 5A: Walnut Grove Wildcats (9-5A), Wakeland Wolverines (12-5A), Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A), Frisco Reedy Lions (12-5A)
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