Momentum has shifted and contenders have emerged, as the final whistle of district play gives way to the high-stakes march of November football. The Dallas-Fort Worth area once again finds itself at the center of the state’s most competitive playoff picture.

Southlake Carroll and Allen headline the list after flawless 10-0 campaigns, both asserting dominance in Class 6A. Duncanville, Prosper, and Waxahachie remain close behind, each fine-tuning its form as the postseason begins.