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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)
FW Boswell Pioneers (2025 6A-D2 State Champs)
THE STATUS: VYPE DFW Preseason GBB Rankings; Multiple State Champs prepare to defend titles
Few regions in Texas — or the country, for that matter — match the consistency and competitive depth of girls basketball in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Year after year, it not only produces elite individual talent but programs that redefine supremacy.
Last winter, DFW teams nearly swept the upper tiers of the UIL State Championships — with Boswell (6A-DII), Denton Ryan (5A-DI), and Lincoln (4A-DII) each hoisting titles. All three headline this year’s preseason rankings, armed with veteran cores and championship experience that make repeat runs far from out of reach.
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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*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)































