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THE TIER LIST: Final VYPE DFW Softball Rankings ahead of 2025 postseason
As April winds down, so does the UIL softball regular season—and the road to Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin is about to begin.
With a revamped playoff format in place, teams will soon split into divisions and begin their postseason push. And across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, several programs look poised to make a serious run toward the State Tournament.
Leading the pack are the undefeated Melissa Cardinals, entering the playoffs with a flawless 27-0 record. Under head coach Cassie Crabtree, the defending state champions are aiming to make it back-to-back titles this May.
Denton Guyer (20-3) is no stranger to postseason success, having reached the State Tournament in each of the last two seasons. Forney (25-1-1) is also building momentum, hoping to return to the big stage for the first time since 2019—when the program still competed in Class 5A.
Also among the top contenders are Aledo and Birdville, both making strong cases in 5A, while 4A powerhouse Brock remains unbeaten at 25-0-2.
In Class 6A, Keller, Flower Mound, Hebron, and Mansfield Legacy all deserve attention, as each program has shown flashes of postseason potential.
With talent spread across every classification, the DFW area is primed for a thrilling playoff run. The next few weeks should go a long way in determining which teams truly stand among the state’s elite.
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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) -- 27-0; 13-0 in District
2. Forney Jackrabbits (10-6A) -- 25-1-1; 11-1
3. Denton Guyer Wildcats (5-6A) -- 20-3; 11-1
4. Aledo Bearcats (5-5A) -- 24-3; 12-0
5. Birdville Hawks (6-5A) -- 24-3; 10-1
6. Keller Indians (4-6A) -- 20-6-1; 13-2
7. Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A) -- 18-7-1; 12-2
8. Brock Eagles (6-4A) -- 25-0-2; 10-0
9. Hebron Hawks (5-6A) -- 18-6; 10-4
10. Mansfield Legacy Broncos (3-6A) -- 22-5; 12-0
Honorable Mentions: FM Marcus (5-6A), Aubrey (10-4A), Prosper (6-6A), Midlothian (14-5A), Royse City (10-6A), Krum (10-4A), Southlake Carroll (4-6A), Centennial (8-5A), Wakeland (12-5A)
STATE SEMIFINALS: Brock Baseball makes eighth appearance at the state tournament
In their eighth appearance a the UIL State Tournament-- third in four years-- the Brock Eagles baseball team is more than ready to take on Corpus Christi London in the state semifinal matchup. The team hopes to secure their spot in the finals and eventually their first ring since the 2006 season. VYPE DFW takes a look at the program so far this season:
So Far
Starting their season on the right foot, the Brock Eagles have been showcasing their ability to play hard against tough opponents since the start of the season. The team was able to secure several strong, dominant victories in non-district play as they defeated the likes of Kennedale, Alvarado, Brownwood, Wall, Andrews, and more. Behind talented athletes like Jesse Rusinek, Cam Harris, Cole Stanley, Wyatt Shumake, Canon Lightfoot, Hunter Martin, Asa Parenteau, Cooper Massey, Hudson Davis, and more, Brock was able to prepare themselves for another successful district schedule.
Through district play, the Eagles showed no hesitation as they took down the likes of Peaster, Early, Eastland, Millsap, Dublin, and more in order to post an undefeated 14-0 district record and finish at the top of their district standings. After proving their ability to shut down opponents in the regular season, the team took to the offseason to continue their run toward the state tournament. So far in the playoffs, the team has sent Bowie, Clyde, Holliday, Liberty, and Jacksboro packing in order to punch their ticket to the UIL Baseball State Tournament.
What to Expect
The team has lost only two games all season while outscoring their opponents by a combined 245 runs so far this season. With a 94% winning percentage and the heart of champions, Brock already knows what it takes to continue on their run this season. Under the careful guidance of head coach Koby Page and assistant coaches Dane Bennett, Ryne Onsurez, and Randell Coleman, this team isn't worried about taking on Corpus Christi London-- who boasts a 39-3 record this season. Fans can expect Brock to fight hard through the semifinals match with early and timely hits.