THE STATUS: Final VYPE DFW Girls Hoops Rankings entering the 2026 playoff picture
The regular season in the rearview and the pinnacle of high school basketball begins now.
In 6A, North Crowley surges to the top after steamrolling through district play unbeaten, capturing its first district crown since 2023. The Panthers (27-4) carry a 19-game winning streak into the playoffs and look every bit the part of a regional frontrunner.
Lancaster continues to loom as a steady contender after a strong run through 11-6A, while Southlake Carroll’s 30-1 mark stands among the area’s most impressive resumes, its lone blemish coming against 5A power Argyle. Plano East and Braswell round out a deep 6A contingent, both stacking dominant district campaigns to build postseason momentum.
The 5A ranks are just as formidable. Denton Ryan (31-4) has been methodical and battle-tested, with its only loss since early December coming against North Crowley. Argyle has reinforced its status as a heavyweight with signature wins, including its triumph over Carroll, while Walnut Grove and Wakeland each turned in commanding district performances to cement their standing as serious threats.
In 4A, Decatur has quietly put together one of the most complete seasons in the region, rolling to a 31-4 record and an unblemished district title.
With multiple classifications boasting legitimate title aspirations, the road to March promises little margin for error — and no shortage of heavyweights.
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VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Girls Basketball Rankings -- February 2026 (Pre-Playoffs)
1. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 27-4 // 12-0 in District 3-6A
2. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 31-4 // 12-0 in 6-5A
3. Lancaster Tigers (6A) -- 27-5 // 13-1 in 11-6A
4. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 28-5 // 10-2 in 6-5A
5. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 30-1 // 16-0 in 4-6A
6. Decatur Eagles (4A) -- 31-4 // 14-0 in 7-4A
7. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 30-5 // 14-0 in 9-5A
8. Plano East Panthers (6A) -- 28-7 // 16-0 in 6-6A
9. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 30-5 // 13-1 in 12-5A
10. Braswell Bengals (6A) -- 24-6 // 13-1 in 5-6A
Others to Watch: Duncanville Pantherettes (11-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Aledo Bearcats (5-5A), Marcus Marauders (5-6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Lincoln Tigers (11-4A), Wylie Pirates (9-6A), Keller Indians (4-6A), Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A), Lone Star Rangers (12-5A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Coppell Cowgirls (5-6A), Highland Park Scots (12-5A)