We blinked and Week 9 of Texas High School Football is already here. This season has been full of upsets, snapped streaks, newcomers, and strong plays in the DFW area and it's not over yet! VYPE DFW has the top games that you're going to want to keep your eyes on this weekend! Let's jump right in:
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Tyler vs. Highland Park - Friday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
The Lions are coming off of a big 48-10 win over Wylie East. Led by senior quarterback Eli Holt, Tyler has posted an undefeated district record so far this season. Holt has thrown 20 touchdowns for 1,917 passing yards while also scoring four rushing touchdowns. Montrell Wade has accounted for 12 of the touchdown receptions helping the Lions show their strength through the air this season. The Lions are going to have to mix it up, though, in order to keep Highland Parks' defense on their toes.
The Scots have posted a strong season. Despite losing their season-opener to Southlake Carroll, Highland Park has been able to bounce back with the regular intensity that fans are used to seeing. The Scots are coming off of a big win over McKinney North and are led by a strong quarterback- Brennan Storer. Storer has thrown for 18 touchdowns this season while rushing for two. Another key player in the Scots' success this season is Christian Reeves who leads the team in rushing. Reeves has seven touchdowns on 79 carries. Not only is the offense good, but the Scots' defense is quick about figuring out their opponent's play style.
The Scots have the potential of running away with the game over Tyler if the Lions aren't careful. To stay up to par with Highland Park, Tyler is going to have to use a mix of scorers on the night. The Lions' offense will have to be sure to run the ball just as much as they put it through the air against a smart Scots defense.
Grapevine hasn’t skipped a beat since capturing the 5A Division 2 state title last spring, entering the postseason with a pristine 28-3 record. Aledo, the reigning 5A Division 1 champion, is right there with them, as a 28-4 campaign positions the Bearcats well for a repeat bid.
Keller (29-2-2) has quickly reasserted itself among the state’s elite and now sets its sights on pushing beyond the Regional rounds, while Waxahachie (30-2) appears poised to follow a similar path.
Lovejoy (23-4-1) rounds out the top tier of contenders in Class 5A, while Hebron (23-6-2), Jesuit (24-7-2), Guyer (25-8), Heath (23-8), and Allen (22-9) have clearly separated themselves within the 6A landscape.
The brackets beckon, so let's get right into the region's hierarchy.
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*Second section denotes current record according to MaxPreps and/or txhighschoolbaseball.com
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Top 10 Baseball Rankings (6A-4A) -- End of Regular Season (April 2026)
1. Grapevine Mustangs (5A) -- 28-3 // 12-0 in District 6-5A
2. Keller Indians (6A) -- 29-2-2 // 15-1 in 4-6A
3. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 30-2 // 14-0 in 11-6A
4. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 28-4 // 12-0 in 5-5A
5. Lovejoy Leopards (5A) -- 23-4-1 // 14-0 in 9-5A
6. Hebron Hawks (6A) -- 23-6-2 // 13-1 in 5-6A
7. Dallas Jesuit Rangers (6A) -- 24-7-2 // 14-0 in 7-6A
8. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 25-8 // 11-3 in 5-6A
9. Heath Hawks (6A) -- 23-8 // 10-2 in 10-6A
10. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 22-9 // 14-2 in 6-6A
Others to Watch: Highland Park Scots (12-5A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Marcus Marauders (5-6A), Brock Eagles (6-4A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Mansfield Legacy Broncos (3-6A), McKinney North Bulldogs (9-5A), Coppell Cowboys (5-6A), Birdville Hawks (6-5A), Trinity Trojans (4-6A), Wakeland Wolverines (12-5A), Prosper Eagles (6-6A)
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