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THE TIER LIST: VYPE DFW Softball Rankings amid District; Melissa still on top, with Forney, Aledo closing in
Now that we've passed the tournament portion of the spring, the most crucial stretch of the Texas high school softball regular season is upon us.
As it stands, the defending UIL-5A State Champs Melissa are still flying high with an undefeated (18-0) start to 2025, which has the Cardinals ranked as not only the No. 1 team in Dallas, but in the entire nation, according to MaxPreps.
Also making waves in the 5A classification are Aledo (14-3) and Birdville (17-2), who have enjoyed strong performances throughout the first half of the new year.
Out of Class 6A, Forney (17-1-1) is on another hot-streak after reaching the Regional Finals in their last campaign, with Denton Guyer, Hebron and Flower Mound Marcus experiencing similar levels of success thus far.
With all that in mind, check out who's turning heads on the diamond as we enter the district race on the DFW Softball scene.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE DALLAS-FORT WORTH SOFTBALL TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Melissa Cardinals (13-5A) -- 18-0; 4-0 in District
2. Forney Jackrabbits (10-6A) -- 17-1-1; 3-1
3. Aledo Bearcats (5-5A) -- 14-3; 3-0
4. Denton Guyer Wildcats (5-6A) -- 11-2; 2-0
5. Birdville Hawks (6-5A) -- 17-2; 3-0
6. Hebron Hawks (5-6A) -- 11-3; 3-1
7. FM Marcus Marauders (5-6A) -- 14-4; 2-1
8. Keller Indians (4-6A) -- 13-5-1; 6-1
9. Mansfield Legacy Broncos (3-6A) -- 14-5; 4-0
10. Prosper Eagles (6-6A) -- 11-1; 6-0
Honorable Mentions: Brock (6-4A), Aubrey (10-4A), Southlake Carroll (4-6A), Flower Mound (5-6A), Royse City (10-6A), Duncanville (11-6A), Midlothian (14-5A), Plano East (6-6A)
THE TIER LIST: VYPE DFW Preseason Softball Rankings; Melissa, Guyer flexing early on
Contrary to what the current chilly temperatures might indicate, the spring edition of the UIL season is officially underway, marking the start of the race toward Red & Charline McCombs Field.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth region, the Melissa Cardinals are the early favorites, and for good reason.
After a historic 2024 season, Melissa not only reached the State Tournament for the first time in program history, but they also secured the UIL-5A Title.
What’s even more daunting for opponents is the return of nearly the entire championship roster, including State MVP Caigan Crabtree (Texas-commit), along with All-Tournament selections Alexandra Starr (Michigan State), Kennedy Bradley (Florida), and Amariee Bradford (So. IF).
Shifting focus from the 5A favorites, Denton Guyer, fresh off their second consecutive State Final Four appearance, is aiming for a third trip out of Region I, with no intention of settling for another bronze medal.
Other 6A powerhouses, such as Keller, Forney, and Southlake Carroll, are expected to make noise this season, while Aledo, Centennial, and Walnut Grove will lead the charge in 5A.
While predicting the season's outcome is never an exact science, here are VYPE's top softball teams from DFW to watch as the 2025 campaign begins.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates 2024 result
VYPE DALLAS-FORT WORTH SOFTBALL TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Melissa Cardinals (13-5A) -- 38-2-1; 11-1 in District (UIL-5A State Champions)
2. Denton Guyer Wildcats (5-6A) -- 37-5; 13-1 (State Semifinalists)
3. Keller Indians (4-6A) -- 29-11-2; 12-0 (Regional Finalists)
4. Forney Jackrabbits (10-6A) -- 38-5-3; 12-0 (Regional Finalists)
5. Aledo Bearcats (5-5A) -- 35-4; 12-0 (State Semifinalists)
6. Southlake Carroll Dragons (4-6A) -- 34-10 (Regional Semifinalists)
7. Centennial Spartans (8-5A) -- 32-9; 15-1 (Regional Finalists)
8. Walnut Grove Wildcats (13-5A) -- 38-5; 14-0 (Regional Semifinalists)
9. Plano West Wolves (6-6A) -- 24-14-1; 8-6 (Regional Semifinalists)
10. Wakeland Wolverines (12-5A) -- 24-10; 11-3 (Regional Semifinalists)
Honorable Mentions: FM Marcus (5-6A), Timber Creek (4-6A), Sanger (9-4A), Hebron (5-6A), Aubrey (10-4A)