The first half of the regular season is officially in the rearview mirror, and the Week 6 rankings come with a rare sight: a sizable portion of the region’s heavy-hitters are set for a well-earned midseason bye.

Allen continues to validate its consensus No. 1 ranking in Texas, with the Eagles improving to 5-0 after another one-sided victory. Averaging nearly 50 points per game, Allen has shown little indication of slowing down as district play moves forward. North Crowley, Waxahachie, Coppell and Southlake Carroll are also riding strong starts, while Duncanville gets a boost after blanking formidable district opponent Red Oak, 42-0.