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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) -- 6-1 (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)
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)
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.
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Melissa Cardinals
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*** 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)
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