VYPE SATX 2025 Preseason Football Defensive Player of the Year Fan Poll

While it’s still early in district play for most, a clearer sense of each team’s identity is emerging — and with that, a few programs are starting to build real momentum.

Despite suffering their first loss of the season, Steele maintains the top spot in our combined rankings. The Knights’ 37-14 defeat came at the hands of Austin Westlake — a well-known perennial State contender — and does little to diminish Steele’s status as a serious 6A threat. They’ll look to respond this Friday against district opponent Clemens.