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Southlake Carroll Dragons
THE HIERARCY: VYPE DFW Final 2025 Football Rankings; Familiar Faces gear up for Playoffs
Power programs like Aledo and South Oak Cliff continue to anchor the 5A landscape, while Celina separated itself in the 4A classification. Also, Lone Star and Highland Park round out a strong tier of one-loss challengers.
Rising late-season stories—Coppell, North Forney, Walnut Grove, and Forney—add intrigue to an already deep field, proving that timing and momentum can be just as valuable as the bottom line.
As the UIL playoff brackets unfold, North Texas football enters its most defining stretch of the year, where every snap carries weight and every program chases a single goal: staying alive in December.
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Allen Eagles
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 11/9/2025)
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- PRE-PLAYOFFS (11/10 - 11/16)
1. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in District 4-6A)
2. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in 6-6A) // 45-6 W v. Plano East
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 7-1 (6-1 in 11-6A) // 29-0 W v. Cedar Hill
4. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 9-1 (6-0 in 3-6A) // 27-6 W v. Crowley
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (6A) -- 9-1 (7-0 in 5-5A-D2) // 48-0 W v. Jefferson
6. Aledo Bearcats (6A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in 3-5A-D1) // 77-0 W v. Denton
7. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 9-1 (7-1 in 6-6A) // 62-28 W v. Plano West
8. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 8-1 (6-1 in 11-6A) // 52-7 W v. Mesquite
9. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 8-2 (7-0 in 5-6A) // 42-0 W v. Braswell
10. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 7-3 (6-1 in 11-6A) // 53-14 W v. Lancaster
11. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 10-0 (6-0 in 7-4A-D1) // 48-7 W v. Lake Dallas
12. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 8-1 (6-1 in 5-6A) // 38-13 W v. FM Marcus
13. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in 5-5A-D1) // 28-26 W v. Reedy
14. North Forney Falcons (6A) -- 9-1 (5-1 in 10-6A) // 63-39 W v. Rockwall*
15. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 9-1 (8-0 in 3-5A-D2) // 56-14 W v. The Colony
16. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 9-1 (7-1 in 3-5A-D1) // 52-7 W v. Birdville
17. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 8-2 (5-2 in 5-6A) // 24-16 W v. Little Elm
18. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 9-1 (6-0 in 7-5A-D1) // 42-28 W v. Midlothian
19. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in 4-5A-D2) // 63-13 W v. Independence
20. Forney Jackrabbits (6A) -- 8-2 (5-1 in 10-6A) // 42-28 W v. Rockwall-Heath*
Others to Watch: Rockwall-Heath Hawks (10-6A), Trinity Trojans (4-6A), Melissa Cardinals (4-5A-D2), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Wakeland Wolverines (5-5A-D1), South Grand Prairie Warriors (8-6A)
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THE HIERARCHY: VYPE DFW 2025 Week 4 Football Rankings; Lone Star, Waxahachie move up the order
Southlake Carroll, meanwhile, looks every bit the part of a top-tier threat, rolling past Byron Nelson with ease. The Dragons have yet to be seriously tested, but that could change this week as they host a surging Trinity team that’s also off to a 3-0 start.
Duncanville remains a looming presence in the top three, despite having just one game under its belt. The Panthers return from a bye to face Waxahachie—a team that’s quietly impressed and could prove to be a tougher out than expected.
In 5A, South Oak Cliff rebounded well from its early loss with a signature win over Longview, while Aledo, Lone Star, and Denton Ryan each extended their perfect starts. All three have looked sharp in different ways, but the coming weeks should offer a clearer sense of staying power.
Among smaller schools, Celina continues to rise after a convincing win over Gunter. A Friday matchup with Franklin will serve as an early litmus test for the Bobcats’ long-term potential.
Though the rankings remain largely unchanged, the tension is beginning to build. With several marquee matchups on deck, Week 4 may start to reveal which teams are truly built to last.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 9/14/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- WEEK 4 (9/15 - 9/21)
1. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 3-0 // 28-27 W v. Denton Guyer // Next Matchup: VS. Rockwall -- Thursday 9/18
2. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 3-0 // 52-3 W v. Byron Nelson // Next Matchup: VS. Trinity -- Friday 9/19
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 1-0 // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Waxahachie -- Friday 9/19
4. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 3-0 // 70-14 W v. Rock Hill // Next Matchup:@ Plano -- Friday 9/19
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (5A) -- 2-1 // 20-17 W v. Longview // Next Matchup: @ Spruce -- Thursday 9/18
6. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 2-0 // Bye Week // Next Matchup:@ McKinney Boyd -- Friday 9/19
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 3-0 // 54-7 W v. Brewer // Next Matchup: @ Birdville -- Friday 9/19
8. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 3-0 // 28-21 W v. Rockwall // Next Matchup: Bye Week
9. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 3-0 // 43-14 W v. Fossil Ridge // Next Matchup: Bye Week
10. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 3-0 // 43-19 W v. Gunter // Next Matchup: VS. Franklin -- Friday 9/19
11. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 1-2 // 77-7 W v. Miller // Next Matchup: @ Mesquite -- Friday 9/19
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 3-0 // 46-7 W v. McKinney North // Next Matchup: VS. Centennial -- Friday 9/19
13. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 2-0 // 35-14 W v. Forney // Next Matchup: VS. Duncanville -- Friday 9/19*
14. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 2-1 // 42-14 W v. Dallas Jesuit // Next Matchup: VS. Pulaski Academy -- Friday 9/19
15. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 1-2 // 7-14 L v. North Crowley // Next Matchup: Bye Week
16. Trinity Trojans (6A) -- 3-0 // 45-7 W v. Keller Central // Next Matchup: @ Southlake Carroll -- Friday 9/19
17. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 2-0 // 47-26 W v. Bowie // Next Matchup: Bye Week
18. Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A) -- 1-2 // 21-28 L v. Lewisville // Next Matchup: @ North Crowley -- Thursday 9/18
19. Forney Jackrabbits (6A) -- 2-1 // 14-35 L v. Waxahachie // Next Matchup: @ Boswell -- Friday 9/19
20. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 2-1 // 35-27 W v. Mansfield Timberview // Next Matchup: Bye Week
Others to Watch: Lovejoy Leopards (5A), Rockwall-Heath Hawks (6A), Lancaster Tigers (6A), Melissa Cardinals (5A), FM Marcus Marauders (6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (6A)