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FIELD POSITION: 2026 VYPE DFW Football Rankings — Week 5 | Southlake Carroll, Coppell, Argyle Are Heating Up
The early-season noise is giving way to something more telling, with district slates beginning to reveal which rosters are built to sustain their momentum.
North Crowley (4-0) kicked off district play with a stellar 47-30 victory over rival Duncanville, putting the Panthers neck-and-neck with Waxahachie (4-0) atop 11-6A. Allen (4-0) also remains unbeaten after handling Prosper, 51-21, while Coppell (3-1) has made its presence felt on the scoreboard, most recently overwhelming Berkner, 42-14.
The path to a district championship won’t be easy for DeSoto (2-2), with the Eagles set to face Lancaster and Cedar Hill in the coming weeks. Still, opening the gauntlet by thwarting Burleson Centennial, 29-3, should give the defending state champs plenty of momentum heading into the stretch.
Southlake Carroll (2-2) remains firmly in the Top 10 after an impressive 35-17 win over Keller Central, handing the Chargers their first loss of the fall and signaling that the Dragons intend to flex their muscle well beyond November.
Guyer, Lewisville, and Lone Star will return from bye weeks and get back into action with crucial district matchups. Meanwhile, Argyle (3-1) climbs the rankings after lighting up the scoreboard against Highland Park, defeating the Scots, 70-37, on Friday night.
The runway is getting shorter, and the room for mistakes is narrowing with it.

*** 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 9/20/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A–4A) Top 20 Football Rankings
WEEK 5 (9/21–9/27)
1. Allen Eagles (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 6-6A | 51-21 win vs. Prosper | Next Matchup: vs. Princeton (9/25)
2. North Crowley Panthers (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 11-6A | 47-30 win vs. Duncanville | Next Matchup: vs. Crowley (9/25)
3. Waxahachie Indians (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 11-6A | 63-27 win vs. Lake Ridge | Next Matchup: @ Skyline (9/24)
4. DeSoto Eagles (5A) – 2-2 | 1-0 in District 8-5A D1 | 29-3 win vs. Burleson Centennial | Next Matchup: vs. Midlothian (9/25)
5. Coppell Cowboys (6A) – 3-1 | 1-0 in District 7-6A | 42-14 win vs. Berkner | Next Matchup: vs. Pearce (9/25)
6. Guyer Wildcats (6A) – 2-1 | 0-0 in District 5-6A | Bye Week | Next Matchup: vs. Wakeland (9/24)
7. Prosper Eagles (6A) – 3-1 | 0-1 in District 6-6A | 21-51 loss vs. Allen Next Matchup: @ McKinney (9/24)
8. Duncanville Panthers (6A) – 1-3 | 0-1 in District 11-6A | 30-47 loss vs. North Crowley | Next Matchup: @ Red Oak (9/25)
9. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) – 2-2 | 1-0 in District 4-6A | 35-17 win vs. Keller Central | Next Matchup: vs. V.R. Eaton (9/25)
10. South Oak Cliff Golden Bears (5A) – 1-2 | 1-0 in District 5-5A D2 | 55-0 win vs. Hillcrest | Next Matchup: @ Wilson (9/25)
11. Lewisville Farmers (6A) – 3-0 | 0-0 in District 5-6A | Bye Week | Next Matchup: vs. Marcus (9/25)
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) – 3-0 | 0-0 in District 5-5A D1 | Bye Week | Next Matchup: @ Melissa (9/25)
13. Argyle Eagles (5A) – 3-1 | 0-0 in District 3-5A D2 | 70-37 win vs. Highland Park | Next Matchup: vs. Grapevine (9/25)
14. Anna Coyotes (5A) – 4-0 | 2-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 42-21 win vs. Emerson | Next Matchup: @ Independence (9/25)
15. Celina Bobcats (5A) – 3-0 | 1-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 46-15 win vs. Prosper Richland | Next Matchup: @ Panther Creek (9/25)
16. Aledo Bearcats (6A) – 2-2 | 1-0 in District 3-6A | 69-0 win vs. Granbury | Next Matchup: vs. Martin (9/25)
17. Timberview Wolves (5A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 7-5A D2 | 64-0 win vs. Burleson | Next Matchup: @ Midlothian Heritage (9/25)
18. Walnut Grove Wildcats (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 6-6A | 63-35 win vs. McKinney | Next Matchup: @ Rock Hill (9/25)
19. Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A) – 3-1 | 1-0 in District 10-6A | 69-48 win vs. Horn | Next Matchup: @ North Forney (9/25)
20. Keller Indians (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 4-6A | 55-46 win vs. Timber Creek | Next Matchup: @ Boswell (9/25)
Others to Watch: Melissa Cardinals (5-5A D1), Ryan Raiders (3-5A D1), Brock Eagles (4-4A D2), Lancaster Tigers (8-5A D1), McKinney North Bulldogs (5-5A D1), Lovejoy Leopards (3-5A D2), Heath Hawks (10-6A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Keller Central Chargers (4-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Little Elm Lobos (5-6A), North Forney Falcons (10-6A), Martin Warriors (3-6A), Trinity Trojans (8-6A), West Mesquite Wranglers (7-5A D1), Richland Royals (6-5A D1), Red Oak Hawks (11-6A)

DFW Weekend Preview: Three Can't Miss Heavyweight Showdowns
Three games. Three heavyweight matchups. And enough Division I talent to fill a college roster.
The Metroplex is loaded with big-time football this weekend, and several of the area's top programs will square off in games that could have major implications down the road.
Could we see a No. 1 team go down?
Can Southlake Carroll avoid its first 1-2 start in 26 years?
And what happens when two of the area's longtime rivals collide on Saturday?
Let's break it down.
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THURSDAY: Waxahachie at Denton Guyer
Talk about a Thursday night appetizer.
Waxahachie travels to Denton Guyer in a matchup featuring two of the most talented rosters in the Metroplex.
Guyer brings a loaded group of Division I prospects, including Oregon commit Rowe, Texas Tech commit Haywood, TCU defensive tackle Darrneil Neal and UNT defensive back Paxton Williams.
Waxahachie isn't exactly short on star power.
The Indians feature Texas A&M safety Ty Snell, Kansas State defensive end Sedrick Marsh, South Carolina quarteback Meyer, Louisiana Tech offensive guard Malik Dismue, UNT offensive tackle Grant Gonzales, Colorado State wide receiver Kentorian King and UTSA running back Jordan Smith.
That's a lot of future college football players on one field. Waxahachie is coming off a dramatic win over Coppell, scoring with less than two minutes remaining to escape with the victory.
Now comes the big question: Could we see No. 1 go down?
Guyer will have something to say about that. The last meeting between these two programs came all the way back in 2010, when Guyer rolled to a 45-7 victory on Oct. 28.
This one should be a completely different story.
Thursday night. Two loaded rosters. One heavyweight showdown.
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FRIDAY: Allen at Southlake Carroll
Friday night brings another monster matchup as Allen travels to Southlake Carroll and for the Dragons, the stakes are already getting serious.
If Southlake Carroll loses, the Dragons would start 1-2 for the first time since 2000. That's a long time in Dragon Country.
Southlake has already faced plenty of adversity early in the season, and now Allen comes to town with one of the most talented teams in the Metroplex.
Allen's Division I talent includes Wisconsin safety James Roberson, Colorado center Jayin Talib and UNT defensive end Jacobie Wilkerson.
Talib adds another layer to the storyline. He's a transfer from Richardson Berkner and is the nephew of former NFL star Aqib Talib, a former first-round pick and five-time Pro Bowler.
Southlake counters with plenty of firepower of its own.
The Dragons feature Illinois wide receiver Brody Knowles, Cal wide receiver Blake Gunter, Missouri offensive lineman Tristan Dare and Oklahoma offensive lineman Luke Wilson and there is plenty of family history on the Southlake sideline.
The Dragons have sons of four former professional athletes:
Dez Bryant Jr. — football
DeMarcus Ware Jr. — football
Jason Maxiell II — basketball
Brody Knowles — tennis
Brody's father, Mark Knowles, won four Grand Slam titles in men's tennis and a Wimbledon mixed-doubles championship. His older brother, Graham, is also a quarterback at Georgia Tech.
That's quite the family résumé.
The all-time series since 2004 is as close as it gets, with Southlake Carroll holding a 4-3 edge. The Dragons won in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2021, while Allen took victories in 2006, 2009 and 2012.
History will be made again Friday night.
For Southlake, it's simple: Win and keep the season rolling. Lose, and the Dragons face their first 1-2 start in a quarter-century.
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SATURDAY: DeSoto vs. Duncanville
Saturday brings one of the Metroplex's biggest rivalry games.
DeSoto vs. Duncanville.
These two longtime 11-6A rivals know each other extremely well, and there is no shortage of storylines heading into this one. One of the biggest names from last year's matchup was Maximus The Great Denson.
Yes — that's really his name and last year, he certainly played like it.
Denson threw seven touchdown passes to lead Duncanville past DeSoto, 48-28.
Now, he's no longer the Panthers' quarterback, creating plenty of intrigue surrounding Duncanville heading into this season.
Meanwhile, DeSoto brings six known Division I players into the rivalry, including Texas Tech running back SaRod Baker, Texas Tech defensive tackle K'Adrian Redmon and Penn State cornerback Dhillon McGee.
Duncanville counters with Purdue wide receiver Trenton Yancey, Texas State offensive guard Aiden Williams and UCF defensive back Jonathan Barnes.
Talent? Check. History? Check. Rivalry? Absolutely and after what happened last year, neither side needs extra motivation.
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SATURDAY: North Shore vs. South Oak Cliff
Another Texas heavyweight matchup arrives Saturday when North Shore takes on South Oak Cliff.
This one comes with plenty of recent history. South Oak Cliff won last year's meeting, 41-31, while North Shore dominated the 2024 matchup, 38-0.
Now they meet again with two talented rosters ready to settle the score. North Shore enters the game with momentum after rallying to defeat John Curtis Christian in Lafayette, Louisiana, last week.
John Curtis led 17-14 heading into the fourth quarter before the Mustangs stormed back.
North Shore has a pair of known Division I players in Maryland offensive guard Abdus Kone and FAU cornerback Tony Guillory.
South Oak Cliff counters with a loaded group that includes Texas offensive guard Brian Swanson, SMU defensive back Isaiah Udom, Cal defensive tackle Jaderian Jones, Texas State defensive back Jyrion Hampton, Lamar center Zion Ragster and Stephen F. Austin quarterback Jayden Williams.
That's another eight Division I players between the two rosters.
North Shore will also be adjusting after losing wide receiver Aubrey Johnson, who recently transferred to C.E. King.
But if there's one thing we know about the Mustangs, it's this:
They reload.
THE BOTTOM LINE
This is one of those weekends where you circle the schedule and make plans around football.
Waxahachie at Guyer.
Allen at Southlake Carroll.
DeSoto vs. Duncanville.
North Shore vs. South Oak Cliff.
Four games. Plenty of Division I talent. Rivalries, history and a few serious questions that need answering.
Could a No. 1 team fall?
Will Southlake Carroll avoid a 1-2 start?
Can Waxahachie keep its momentum rolling?
Who owns the next chapter of these Metroplex rivalries?
Friday night lights are about to get very interesting.





























