Duncanville (4-1) and North Crowley (6-1) remain in steady pursuit, both showing signs of championship-caliber form as their defenses have begun to tighten.
In Class 5A, Lone Star (7-0), Highland Park (6-1), and Melissa (5-1) hover just beneath South Oak Cliff (6-1) and Aledo (7-0), representing programs that continue to evolve with each passing week. Celina (7-0) once again anchors the 4A discussion — balanced, battle-tested, and built for November.
Elsewhere, Denton Guyer (5-2) appears to have rediscovered its rhythm, Coppell (5-1) has emerged as a legitimate riser after toppling Lewisville (6-1), and Rockwall-Heath (6-1) quietly remains one of the most dangerous teams in the area.
Approaching kickoff this week, separation is minimal, but urgency is rising — and the next two contests will go a long way in defining who’s truly built for a deep run.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/19/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- WEEK 9 (10/20 - 10/26)
1. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 8-0 (6-0 in District 4-6A) // 57-7 W v. Northwest // Next Matchup: @ Bell -- Friday 10/24
2. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 7-0 (5-0 in 6-6A) // 56-7 W v. Plano West // Next Matchup: @ Prosper -- Friday 10/24*
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 4-1 (3-1 in 11-6A) // 35-10 W v. Lancaster // Next Matchup: VS. Mesquite Horn -- Friday 10/24
4. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 6-1 (3-0 in 3-6A) // 70-7 W v. Weatherford // Next Matchup: @ Boswell -- Friday 10/24
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (5A) -- 6-1 (4-0 in 5-5A-D2) // 62-0 W v. Wilson // Next Matchup: VS. Seagoville -- Thursday 10/23
6. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 7-0 (5-0 in 6-6A) // 59-0 W v. McKinney // Next Matchup: VS. Allen -- Friday 10/24*
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 7-0 (5-0 in 3-5A-D1) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Richland -- Friday 10/24
8. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 7-0 (3-0 in 7-4A-D1) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Paris -- Friday 10/24
9. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 5-2 (4-0 in 5-6A) // 52-21 W v. FM Marcus // Next Matchup: @ Little Elm -- Friday 10/24
10. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 4-3 (3-1 in 11-6A) // 57-30 W v. Mesquite Horn // Next Matchup: VS. Cedar Hill -- Friday 10/24*
11. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 5-1 (3-1 in 11-6A) // 36-0 W v. Cedar Hill* // Next Matchup: VS. Skyline -- Friday 10/24
12. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 6-1 (3-1 in 5-6A) // 23-41 L v. Coppell* // Next Matchup: VS. Hebron -- Friday 10/24
13. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 7-0 (5-0 in 5-5A-D1) // 49-3 W v. Sherman // Next Matchup: VS. Wakeland -- Friday 10/24*
14. Rockwall-Heath Hawks (6A) -- 6-1 (3-0 in 10-6A) // 45-34 W v. Royse City* // Next Matchup: @ Longview -- Friday 10/24*
15. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 6-1 (4-1 in 3-5A-D1) // 44-10 W v. Azle // Next Matchup: @ Denton -- Friday 10/24
16. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 6-1 (5-0 in 3-5A-D2) // 25-20 W v. Mansfield Summit // Next Matchup: @ Burleson
17. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 5-1 (3-1 in 5-6A) // 41-23 W v. Lewisville // Next Matchup: @ Braswell -- Friday 10/24
18. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 7-1 (3-0 in 7-5A-D1) // 34-10 W v. Joshua // Next Matchup: VS. Cleburne -- Friday 10/24
19. Melissa Cardinals (5A) -- 5-1 (5-0 in 4-5A-D2) // 68-0 W v. Independence // Next Matchup: VS. Emerson -- Friday 10/24
20. Byron Nelson Bobcats (6A) -- 5-2 (4-1 in 4-6A) // 48-26 W v. V.R. Eaton // Next Matchup: @ Northwest -- Friday 10/24
Others to Watch: North Forney Falcons (10-6A), Wakeland Wolverines (5-5A-D1), Forney Jackrabbits (10-6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Trinity Trojans (4-6A), Mansfield Summit Jaguars (3-5A-D2)
