GAMES
RANKINGS
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
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.
Lewisville senior athlete Devin Robinson (Sam Houston State commit)Jeff Rayome (VYPE)
*** 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.
South Oak Cliff’s Isaiah Udom (SMU commit) and Jyrion Hampton (Texas State commit)
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On a similar note, Lovejoy (6-0) is finally beginning to get the recognition it deserves, with the Leopards making their debut in the rankings as they approach a decisive matchup with Argyle (5-1) this Friday. The 5A ranks continue to offer plenty of intrigue, with several unbeaten teams now entering the stretch run with little room for error.
Keeping with the trend of pivotal clashes on the horizon, Waxahachie (5-0) will host North Crowley (5-0), DeSoto (3-2) travels to Lancaster (4-1), and Lewisville (2-3*) faces a major test against Guyer (4-1).
The prime-time tests are here — and the Top 20 could be due for some chaos.
The featured standouts of the 2026-27 Lovejoy Leopards football team.Jeff Rayome (VYPE)
*** 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 10/4/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A–4A) Top 20 Football Rankings
WEEK 7 (10/5–10/11)
2. North Crowley Panthers (6A) — 5-0 | 2-0 in District 11-6A | Bye Week | Next: @ Waxahachie (10/9)
3. Waxahachie Indians (6A) — 5-0 | 2-0 in District 11-6A | Bye Week | Next: vs. North Crowley (10/9)
4. DeSoto Eagles (5A) — 3-2 | 2-0 in District 8-5A D1 | Bye Week | Next: @ Lancaster (10/9)
5. Duncanville Panthers (6A) — 2-3 | 1-1 in District 11-6A | Bye Week | Next: vs. Mansfield (10/9)
6. Coppell Cowboys (6A) — 4-1 | 2-0 in District 7-6A | Bye Week | Next: @ Plano (10/9)
7. South Oak Cliff Golden Bears (5A) — 3-2 | 3-0 in District 5-5A D2 | 68-0 win vs. Molina | Next: @ Seagoville (10/8)
8. Guyer Wildcats (6A) — 4-1 | 2-0 in District 5-6A | 51-7 win vs. Braswell | Next: @ Lewisville (10/9)
9. Prosper Eagles (6A) — 4-1 | 1-1 in District 6-6A | Bye Week | Next: vs. Rock Hill (10/9)
10. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) — 3-2 | 2-0 in District 4-6A | Bye Week | Next: vs. Northwest (10/9)
11. Lone Star Rangers (5A) — 5-0 | 2-0 in District 5-5A D1 | 62-0 win vs. Liberty | Next: vs. Frisco Heritage (10/9)
12. Argyle Eagles (5A) — 5-1 | 2-0 in District 3-5A D2 | 56-21 win vs. Eagle Mountain | Next: vs. Lovejoy (10/9)
13. Anna Coyotes (5A) — 6-0 | 4-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 16-14 win vs. Frisco | Next: @ Frisco Memorial (10/9)
14. Lewisville Farmers (6A) — 2-3* | 2-0 in District 5-6A | 38-8 win vs. Wakeland | Next: vs. Guyer (10/9)
15. Celina Bobcats (5A) — 5-0 | 3-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 17-14 win vs. Emerson | Next: @ Independence (10/8)
16. Lovejoy Leopards (5A) — 6-0 | 2-0 in District 3-5A D2 | 70-7 win vs. Nevada Community | Next: @ Argyle (10/9)
17. Martin Warriors (6A) — 5-0 | 2-0 in District 3-6A | Bye Week | Next: @ Arlington Sam Houston (10/9)
18. Walnut Grove Wildcats (6A) — 5-0 | 2-0 in District 6-6A | Bye Week | Next: vs. Dallas Jesuit (10/8)
19. Timberview Wolves (5A) — 5-0 | 2-0 in District 7-5A D2 | Bye Week | Next: vs. Seguin (10/8)
*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.
