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Argyle QB Hayes Hackney steps up in the pocket against Oak Ridge (CA) in the Eagles’ season opener (8/28).
FIELD POSITION: 2026 VYPE DFW Football Rankings — Week 8 | Argyle, The Lew, NoCro Keep Making Noise
Week 7 delivered the fireworks, and the ripple effects are just beginning.
Few performances were louder than Lewisville’s 42-7 rout of defending district champion Guyer. Despite the District Executive Committee’s controversial ruling on quarterback Laykon Brassfield’s ineligibility — a decision still subject to appeal — the Farmers have swiftly shown they remain a formidable contender, moving to 3-0 in District 5-6A.
North Crowley strengthened its position with a 42-17 win over Waxahachie at Lumpkins Stadium. While the Indians remain a threat in the district race, NoCro’s latest victory keeps the Panthers unbeaten at 6-0 and puts them on the brink of another district crown.
In 5A, Argyle handed Lovejoy its first loss of the season, securing a decisive 45-28 victory. Beyond breaking into the Top 10, the Eagles have cleared what may have been their toughest hurdle on the path to the District 3-5A Division II crown.
Perhaps the week’s most thrilling matchup came in the 50-49 shootout between Jesuit and Walnut Grove. With the narrow victory, Jesuit earned its first appearance in the DFW rankings as both teams head into another pivotal district clash.

*** The first section shows the team’s current overall record | The second shows its district record | The third shows its most recent game result (per MaxPreps as of 10/11/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A–4A) Top 20 Football Rankings
WEEK 8 (10/12–10/18)
2. North Crowley Panthers (6A) — 6-0 | 3-0 in District 11-6A | 42-17 win vs. Waxahachie | Next: vs. Lake Ridge (10/16)
3. Waxahachie Indians (6A) — 5-1 | 2-1 in District 11-6A | 17-42 loss vs. North Crowley | Next: @ Red Oak (10/16)
4. DeSoto Eagles (5A) — 4-2 | 3-0 in District 8-5A D1 | 28-7 win vs. Lancaster | Next: vs. Summit (10/16)
5. Duncanville Panthers (6A) — 3-3 | 2-1 in District 11-6A | 45-7 win vs. Mansfield | Next: vs. Crowley (10/16)
6. Lewisville Farmers (6A) — 3-3* | 3-0 in District 5-6A | 42-7 win vs. Guyer | Next: vs. Hebron (10/16)
7. South Oak Cliff Golden Bears (5A) — 4-2 | 4-0 in District 5-5A D2 | 61-14 win vs. Seagoville | Next: vs. Poteet (10/16)
8. Coppell Cowboys (6A) — 5-1 | 3-0 in District 7-6A | 26-10 win vs. Plano | Next: @ Lake Highlands (10/16)
9. Prosper Eagles (6A) — 5-1 | 2-1 in District 6-6A | 63-12 win vs. Rock Hill | Next: @ Dallas Jesuit (10/16)
10. Argyle Eagles (5A) — 6-1 | 3-0 in District 3-5A D2 | 45-28 win vs. Lovejoy | Next: @ The Colony (10/16)
11. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) — 4-2 | 3-0 in District 4-6A | 44-7 win vs. Northwest | Next: vs. Keller (10/16)
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) — 6-0 | 3-0 in District 5-5A D1 | 69-7 win vs. Frisco Heritage | Next: @ Centennial (10/16)
13. Guyer Wildcats (6A) — 4-2 | 2-1 in District 5-6A | 17-42 loss vs. Lewisville | Next: vs. Little Elm (10/16)
14. Anna Coyotes (5A) — 7-0 | 5-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 49-7 win vs. Frisco Memorial | Next: Bye Week
15. Celina Bobcats (5A) — 6-0 | 4-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 70-0 win vs. Independence | Next: vs. Frisco (10/16)
16. Martin Warriors (6A) — 6-0 | 3-0 in District 3-6A | 63-14 win vs. Arlington Sam Houston | Next: vs. Bowie (10/16)
17. Timberview Wolves (5A) — 6-0 | 3-0 in District 7-5A D2 | 56-14 win vs. Seguin | Next: @ Joshua (10/16)
18. Lovejoy Leopards (5A) — 6-1 | 2-1 in District 3-5A D2 | 28-45 loss vs. Argyle | Next: vs. Grapevine (10/16)
19. Dallas Jesuit Rangers (6A) — 4-2 | 3-0 in District 6-6A | 50-49 win vs. Walnut Grove | Next: vs. Prosper (10/16)
20. Walnut Grove Wildcats (6A) — 5-1 | 2-1 in District 6-6A | 49-50 loss vs. Dallas Jesuit | Next: @ McKinney Boyd (10/16)
Others to Watch: McKinney North Bulldogs (5-5A D1), Lancaster Tigers (8-5A D1), Keller Indians (4-6A), Rockwall Yellowjackets (10-6A), Aledo Bearcats (3-6A), Ryan Raiders (3-5A D1), Lake Highlands Wildcats (7-6A), Melissa Cardinals (5-5A D1), Highland Park Scots (6-5A D1), Brock Eagles (4-4A D2), Heath Hawks (10-6A), Reedy Lions (5-5A D1), Trinity Trojans (8-6A), Keller Central Chargers (4-6A), Richland Royals (6-5A D1), Hebron Hawks (10-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Frisco Raccoons (4-5A D2)
*Lewisville forfeited its first three non-district wins following a District 5-6A Executive Committee ruling regarding an ineligible player. The ruling is subject to appeal.
Duncanville quarterback Maximus The Great Denson will look to get the Panthers over the .500 mark this week facing Crowley.
The Top 10 Games to Watch in Week 8 of DFW High School Football
Thursday, Oct. 15
Dallas Highland Park at Carrollton Creekview at Standridge Stadium
Highland Park goes on the road again in district play, riding a 3-game winning streak. The Scots sit alone in District 6-5A Division I and will face a 1-5 Creekview team. Interestingly enough, both teams are coming off wins against Carrollton R.L. Turner. The Mustangs beat Turner, 21-7, two weeks ago and were idle last week. Highland Park posted a 62-7 win last week against Turner. Got to give the edge to the Scots in this one.
Allen at Prosper Rock Hill at Children’s Health Stadium
Allen will roll into this game as the new No. 1 team in Class 6A in the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football/Associated Press, and MaxPreps has the Eagles ranked the No. 1 team in the entire country. The Eagles (6-0, 3-0 District 6-6A) are led by sophomore quarterback Ty Snell, who has thrown for 1,155 yards with 18 touchdowns and only two interceptions. Rock Hill is 3-3 and 1-2 in district, losing the past two against Prosper Walnut Grove and Prosper.
Denton Ryan at Keller Fossil Ridge at Keller ISD Athletic Complex
After two weeks of District 3-5A Division I play, the Raiders from Billy Ryan High School are in first place with a 2-0 mark. Five teams are 1-1, while Saginaw is winless. The Raiders, 5-1, will travel to face a 1-5 Fossil Ridge squad. Ryan has won four in a row, with the first of that streak a loss that was flipped to a win following the Lewisville eligibility issue. New coach Shane Tolleson, who came over from Waxahachie, will look for the Raiders to extend their 7-game winning streak against the Panthers.
Friday, Oct. 16
Carrollton Hebron at Lewisville at Max Goldsmith Stadium
The winner of this game will have a share of first place in the District 5-6A race. The two teams, along with Denton Braswell, are tied for first place with 3-0 district marks. Even with changes in personnel on the offensive side of the ball at quarterback, Lewisville (3-3, 3-0) is still producing. Six different players have at least one touchdown catch and seven different players have scored a rushing touchdown — though no rushing touchdowns were scored in last week’s 42-7 win over Guyer. Hebron (4-2, 3-0) has a defense that has 6 interceptions and 10 forced fumbles this season.
Red Oak at Waxahachie at Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium
The District 11-6A standings heading into this week show North Crowley at 3-0 and then four teams at 2-1 — including the two in this matchup. Waxahachie fell from No. 1 to No. 10 in the state poll this week following a 42-17 loss to North Crowley last week. The Indians struggled to pass the ball last week and the run game was also bottled up by North Crowley. Red Oak went 5-5 last year, but is 4-2, and its last two wins were by a combined 4 points. QB Tuhran Square II should surpass the 1,000-yard passing mark this week, entering with 971 yards and 11 TDs. The senior is also the team’s leading rusher with 455 yards and 2 TDs.
Fort Worth All Saints Episcopal at Grapevine Faith at Grapevine Ford Field
The Saints take a 6-2 record into their penultimate game of the regular season at Grapevine Faith. The winner of the past two TAPPS Division II State Championships might be even better this year; if not, they are deeper. Running back Brayden Boults, a transfer from Sumter, South Carolina, has run for 1,074 yards and 13 TDs. The sophomore has offers from Georgia, Texas Tech, Florida and SMU, to name a few. Both teams are coming off wins against Fort Worth Southwest Christian. All Saints won 56-13 while Grapevine Faith won 56-35 on Oct. 2. The Lions are coming off a bye week and will look to snap a 4-game losing streak to All Saints.
Mansfield Summit at DeSoto at Eagle Stadium
There is a new all-time rushing leader at DeSoto RB SaRod Baker eclipsed the career rushing mark set by current Texas A&M running back Deondrae “Tiger” Riden Jr. in last week’s win vs. Lancaster. The Texas Tech pledge ran for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns last week — his fourth straight game over 100 yards and with at least one touchdown. He has 4,546 yards in his career, clearing Riden’s 4,412 yards. DeSoto is 4-2 with four straight wins. Mansfield Summit is 3-3 and winners of two in a row. Sophomore WR Gabe Evans has caught 33 passes for 395 yards and 6 TDs.
Aledo at Arlington at Maverick Stadium at UT-Arlington
A logjam for second place in District 3-6A will be somewhat settled after this game, as both are 2-1 in district games. Arlington is 4-2 and Aledo is 3-3 — very unlike the Aledo of old. The Bearcats are balanced, with a rushing game that has gained 986 yards and the offense has passed for 933 yards. Colby Thompson and Kane Lanier both have 4 receiving touchdowns. The Arlington Colts have been more of a running team this year, with five different players with more than 100 yards on the ground. QB Canon Cambron has 327 yards rushing and 9 TDs, team highs in both categories.
Crowley at Duncanville at Panther Stadium
Crowley is coming off a 29-28 loss last week against Red Oak. The Eagles are 2-4 overall and 1-2 in District 11-6A. Dating back to 2004, this is the first showdown between the two teams. Duncanville won last week, 45-7 over Mansfield, to even the record at 3-3. Quarterback Maximus The Great Denson has thrown for 804 yards and 8 touchdowns, while rushing for 308 yards. RB Brayden Arnold has accounted for 9 of the team’s 17 rushing touchdowns.
Keller at Southlake Carroll at Dragon Stadium
The Indians have surpassed the win total of last year and at 6-0, it is the best start since 1967. Quite the turnaround done by Coach Carl Stralow, but a big challenge looms this week: the Dragons. Keller has an overall record better than Carroll’s 4-2 mark, but the Dragons have won four in a row since losing back-to-back games to North Crowley and Allen. Both teams are 3-0 in District 4-6A, so the battle for first place could also secure a No. 1 seed for the winner. Carroll holds a 16-0 record in the series dating back to 2004.
































