Join David, Scott and special guest VYPEU Ambassador Will Turboff as they watch and break down the 6A D2 UIL State Championship Game between Southlake Carroll and Westlake
Three games. Three heavyweight matchups. And enough Division I talent to fill a college roster.
The Metroplex is loaded with big-time football this weekend, and several of the area's top programs will square off in games that could have major implications down the road.
Could we see a No. 1 team go down?
Can Southlake Carroll avoid its first 1-2 start in 26 years?
And what happens when two of the area's longtime rivals collide on Saturday?
Let's break it down.
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THURSDAY: Waxahachie at Denton Guyer
Talk about a Thursday night appetizer.
Waxahachie travels to Denton Guyer in a matchup featuring two of the most talented rosters in the Metroplex.
Guyer brings a loaded group of Division I prospects, including Oregon commit Rowe, Texas Tech commit Haywood, TCU defensive tackle Darrneil Neal and UNT defensive back Paxton Williams.
Waxahachie isn't exactly short on star power.
The Indians feature Texas A&M safety Ty Snell, Kansas State defensive end Sedrick Marsh, South Carolina quarteback Meyer, Louisiana Tech offensive guard Malik Dismue, UNT offensive tackle Grant Gonzales, Colorado State wide receiver Kentorian King and UTSA running back Jordan Smith.
That's a lot of future college football players on one field. Waxahachie is coming off a dramatic win over Coppell, scoring with less than two minutes remaining to escape with the victory.
Now comes the big question: Could we see No. 1 go down?
Guyer will have something to say about that. The last meeting between these two programs came all the way back in 2010, when Guyer rolled to a 45-7 victory on Oct. 28.
This one should be a completely different story.
Thursday night. Two loaded rosters. One heavyweight showdown.
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FRIDAY: Allen at Southlake Carroll
Friday night brings another monster matchup as Allen travels to Southlake Carroll and for the Dragons, the stakes are already getting serious.
If Southlake Carroll loses, the Dragons would start 1-2 for the first time since 2000. That's a long time in Dragon Country.
Southlake has already faced plenty of adversity early in the season, and now Allen comes to town with one of the most talented teams in the Metroplex.
Allen's Division I talent includes Wisconsin safety James Roberson, Colorado center Jayin Talib and UNT defensive end Jacobie Wilkerson.
Talib adds another layer to the storyline. He's a transfer from Richardson Berkner and is the nephew of former NFL star Aqib Talib, a former first-round pick and five-time Pro Bowler.
Southlake counters with plenty of firepower of its own.
The Dragons feature Illinois wide receiver Brody Knowles, Cal wide receiver Blake Gunter, Missouri offensive lineman Tristan Dare and Oklahoma offensive lineman Luke Wilson and there is plenty of family history on the Southlake sideline.
The Dragons have sons of four former professional athletes:
Dez Bryant Jr. — football
DeMarcus Ware Jr. — football
Jason Maxiell II — basketball
Brody Knowles — tennis
Brody's father, Mark Knowles, won four Grand Slam titles in men's tennis and a Wimbledon mixed-doubles championship. His older brother, Graham, is also a quarterback at Georgia Tech.
That's quite the family résumé.
The all-time series since 2004 is as close as it gets, with Southlake Carroll holding a 4-3 edge. The Dragons won in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2021, while Allen took victories in 2006, 2009 and 2012.
History will be made again Friday night.
For Southlake, it's simple: Win and keep the season rolling. Lose, and the Dragons face their first 1-2 start in a quarter-century.
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SATURDAY: DeSoto vs. Duncanville
Saturday brings one of the Metroplex's biggest rivalry games.
DeSoto vs. Duncanville.
These two longtime 11-6A rivals know each other extremely well, and there is no shortage of storylines heading into this one. One of the biggest names from last year's matchup was Maximus The Great Denson.
Yes — that's really his name and last year, he certainly played like it.
Denson threw seven touchdown passes to lead Duncanville past DeSoto, 48-28.
Now, he's no longer the Panthers' quarterback, creating plenty of intrigue surrounding Duncanville heading into this season.
Meanwhile, DeSoto brings six known Division I players into the rivalry, including Texas Tech running back SaRod Baker, Texas Tech defensive tackle K'Adrian Redmon and Penn State cornerback Dhillon McGee.
Duncanville counters with Purdue wide receiver Trenton Yancey, Texas State offensive guard Aiden Williams and UCF defensive back Jonathan Barnes.
Talent? Check. History? Check. Rivalry? Absolutely and after what happened last year, neither side needs extra motivation.
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SATURDAY: North Shore vs. South Oak Cliff
Another Texas heavyweight matchup arrives Saturday when North Shore takes on South Oak Cliff.
This one comes with plenty of recent history. South Oak Cliff won last year's meeting, 41-31, while North Shore dominated the 2024 matchup, 38-0.
Now they meet again with two talented rosters ready to settle the score. North Shore enters the game with momentum after rallying to defeat John Curtis Christian in Lafayette, Louisiana, last week.
John Curtis led 17-14 heading into the fourth quarter before the Mustangs stormed back.
North Shore has a pair of known Division I players in Maryland offensive guard Abdus Kone and FAU cornerback Tony Guillory.
South Oak Cliff counters with a loaded group that includes Texas offensive guard Brian Swanson, SMU defensive back Isaiah Udom, Cal defensive tackle Jaderian Jones, Texas State defensive back Jyrion Hampton, Lamar center Zion Ragster and Stephen F. Austin quarterback Jayden Williams.
That's another eight Division I players between the two rosters.
North Shore will also be adjusting after losing wide receiver Aubrey Johnson, who recently transferred to C.E. King.
But if there's one thing we know about the Mustangs, it's this:
They reload.
THE BOTTOM LINE
This is one of those weekends where you circle the schedule and make plans around football.
Waxahachie at Guyer.
Allen at Southlake Carroll.
DeSoto vs. Duncanville.
North Shore vs. South Oak Cliff.
Four games. Plenty of Division I talent. Rivalries, history and a few serious questions that need answering.
Could a No. 1 team fall?
Will Southlake Carroll avoid a 1-2 start?
Can Waxahachie keep its momentum rolling?
Who owns the next chapter of these Metroplex rivalries?
Friday night lights are about to get very interesting.
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POWER GRID: VYPE DFW Volleyball Rankings | Allen Soars to Top Spot, BNHS, Hebron, Wylie Headline Title Race
09 Sep, 2026
Wylie's Julia Hudgins (Lamar commit)
Jackson DiPasquale (VYPE)
As far as heavyweights go in the Dallas area, Allen is positioning itself as one of the most complete rosters in Texas. More than the Eagles’ 25-2 record, it’s the caliber of opponents they’ve taken down that commands attention — including Byron Nelson, Hebron, Flower Mound, Mansfield, Plano East, Prestonwood Christian Academy, and Seven Lakes.
Two-time defending state champion Byron Nelson (20-3) is on a mission for the elusive three-peat, a feat last achieved in Class 6A by Hebron from 2015-17. The Hawks, coincidentally, are on a tear of their own, sitting at 23-6 after winning 19 of their last 20 matches entering district play.
Wylie (22-4) has taken its game to another level, while McKinney Boyd (19-5) has emerged as one of the fall’s more welcome surprises. Flower Mound (15-6) and Duncanville (26-4) remain firmly in the mix, with Plano West, Mansfield, North Forney, Lake Ridge, and Heath close behind.
Meanwhile, Eagle Mountain has shown no signs of regression after moving up to Class 5A, boasting a 24-5 record after capturing last year’s 4A Division II title. Argyle (23-5) remains as commanding as ever, while Reedy (16-6) continues to climb into the forefront.
The tournament slate is in the rearview — now, it’s time to see who separates themselves when the stakes rise.
*** The second section shows the team’s current record (per MaxPreps as of 9/9/2026)
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A–4A) Top 20 Volleyball Rankings
September 2026
1. Allen Eagles (6A) — 25-2 | 1-0 in District 6-6A
2. Byron Nelson Bobcats (6A) — 20-3 | 1-0 in District 4-6A
3. Hebron Hawks (6A) — 23-6 | 1-0 in District 5-6A
4. Flower Mound Jaguars (6A) — 15-6 | 1-0 in District 5-6A
5. McKinney Boyd Broncos (6A) — 19-5 | 1-0 in District 6-6A
6. Duncanville Panthers (6A) — 26-4 | 1-0 in District 11-6A
7. Wylie Pirates (6A) — 22-4 | 2-0 in District 9-6A
8. Eagle Mountain Knights (5A) — 24-5 | 1-0 in District 5-5A
9. Plano West Wolves (6A) — 17-3 | 1-0 in District 7-6A
10. Argyle Eagles (5A) — 23-5 | 1-0 in District 5-5A
11. Mansfield Tigers (6A) — 26-3 | 1-0 in District 11-6A
12. Lake Ridge Eagles (6A) — 24-4 | 0-1 in District 11-6A
13. North Forney Falcons (6A) — 20-11 | 1-0 in District 10-6A
14. Heath Hawks (6A) — 24-6 | 0-1 in District 10-6A
15. Aledo Bearcats (6A) — 21-7 | 1-0 in District 3-6A
16. Plano East Panthers (6A) — 19-7 | 1-0 in District 7-6A
17. Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A) — 20-7 | 1-0 in District 10-6A
18. Keller Indians (6A) — 13-6 | 1-0 in District 4-6A
19. Coppell Cowgirls (6A) — 12-6 | 1-0 in District 7-6A
20. Reedy Lions (5A) — 16-6 | 0-0 in District 6-5A
Others to Watch: Frisco Memorial Warriors (11-5A), McKinney North Bulldogs (9-5A), Decatur Eagles (7-4A), Highland Park Scots (12-5A), Plano Wildcats (7-6A), Southlake Carroll Dragons (4-6A), Colleyville Heritage Panthers (12-5A), Martin Warriors (3-6A), Timber Creek Falcons (4-6A), Waxahachie Indians (11-6A), Brock Eagles (6-4A), Lone Star Rangers (6-5A), Lake Highlands Wildcats (7-6A), Wakeland Wolverines (5-6A), Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A)
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