Behind them, Lancaster, North Crowley, and Duncanville stand poised to contend in the always-brutal 6A field, while Plano East looks to build on its Semifinal breakthrough.
In 5A, Argyle and Frisco Memorial return well-balanced rosters capable of making another deep postseason surge, while Braswell — fresh off a 34-3 season — remains firmly in the mix among 6A’s best.
Across classifications, one theme continues to define the region: depth. The balance of powerhouse programs and rising challengers ensures that every district race will carry playoff-level stakes from the outset.
At this point, it isn’t just about winning — it’s about maintaining the standard of excellence that now feels ingrained in the region’s DNA.
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Denton Ryan Raiders (2025 5A-D1 State Champs)
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*Last section indicates 2025 result
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Girls Basketball Rankings -- 2025-26 PRESEASON
1. Boswell Pioneers (6A) -- 39-2 (12-0 in District 3-6A) // UIL 6A-D2 State Champions*
2. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 32-7 (11-1 in 6-5A) // UIL 5A-D1 State Champions*
3. Lancaster Tigers (6A) -- 27-6 (12-2 in 11-6A) // UIL 6A-D2 State Semifinalists
4. Lincoln Tigers (4A) -- 39-2 (14-0 in 11-4A) // UIL 4A-D2 State Champions*
5. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 27-9 (9-3 in 3-6A) // 6A-D1 Region 1 Finalists
6. Plano East Panthers (6A) -- 24-14 (10-6 in 6-6A) // UIL 6A-D1 State Semifinalists
7. Duncanville Pantherettes (6A) -- 29-7 (13-1 in 11-6A) // 6A-D1 Region 2 Finalists
8. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 32-6 (11-1 in 6-5A) // 5A-D2 Region 1 Finalists
9. Frisco Memorial Warriors (5A) -- 33-8 (14-0 in 11-5A) // UIL 5A-D2 State Semifinalists
10. Braswell Bengals (6A) -- 34-3 (13-1 in 5-6A) // 6A-D2 Regional Semifinalists
Others to Watch: Red Oak Hawks (15-5A), Denton Guyer Wildcats (5-6A), South Grand Prairie Warriors (8-6A), Wakeland Wolverines (12-5A), Mansfield Summit Jaguars (8-5A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A)
Lincoln Tigers (2025 4A-D2 State Champs)
Denton Ryan Raiders (2025 5A-D1 State Champs)
Lincoln Tigers (2025 4A-D2 State Champs)
