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THE RANKINGS: Shadow Creek gets pay back on Summer Creek; CE King remains No. 1
With Week 1 in the books, the VYPE Class 6A Rankings have moved a bit.
The biggest win in Class 6A was the Shadow Creek victory over Summer Creek, avenging a big defeat from a year ago. Bridegland beat The Woodlands in a close one, while Grand Oaks knocked off Klein Oak to creep in the rankings. The Katy Tigers flexed on Atascocita, while Ridge Point snuck by Dickinson.
Check out the Rankings.
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VYPE Houston 2026 Preseason
Class 6A Top 25
1. C.E. King Panthers
2. North Shore Mustangs
3. Shadow Creek Sharks
4. Cypress Ranch Mustangs
5. College Park Cavaliers
6. Ridge Point Panthers
7. Katy Tigers
8. Tomball Cougars
9. Willis Wildkats
10. Bridgeland Bears
11. Klein Collins Tigers
12. Westfield Mustangs
13. Summer Creek Bulldogs
14. Atascocita Eagles
15. Dickinson Gators
16. Memorial Mustangs
17. Pearland Oilers
18. Cy-Fair Bobcats
19. Barbers Hill Eagles
20. Cypress Falls Eagles
21. Waller Bulldogs
22. Grand Oaks Grizzlies
23. Fulshear Chargers
24. Langham Creek Lobos
25. Manvel Mavericks
Duncanville leads off in huge opener with Allen
Duncanville, Allen renew rivalry in blockbuster season opener
ALLEN — There is no easing into the 2026 football season for Duncanville or Allen.
The Panthers and Eagles will open the season Friday night at Eagle Stadium in a matchup that feels more like a playoff game than Week 1.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
And for Allen, there is a little unfinished business.
The Eagles' 2025 season came to an end at the hands of Duncanville, which defeated Allen 31-9 in the Class 6A Division I state semifinals. Duncanville went on to finish 12-2 and advance to the state championship game, while Allen finished 14-1.
Now the two Texas powers meet again, only this time with a clean slate.
"This isn't last year," will be the message on both sidelines.
But it's hard to ignore the history.
Duncanville enters the season ranked No. 10 nationally by MaxPreps, while Allen checks in at No. 18. Both programs have championship expectations, and Friday night's opener will provide an immediate test for two teams with plenty of talent.
For Duncanville, four-star Purdue commit Trenton Yancey is one of the players capable of changing the game every time he touches the football.
The Class of 2027 standout is a versatile weapon who can line up at receiver, take carries out of the backfield and create matchup problems all over the field.
Allen will have to account for him wherever he lines up.
On the other side, the Eagles are ushering in a new era at quarterback with Ty Snell.
The Class of 2029 quarterback enters his first season as Allen's QB1 with more than 30 Division I offers already to his name. His first season-opening start will come against one of the state's most established programs.
He'll have a special weapon alongside him.
Wide receiver Zach Williams, also a Class of 2029 standout with more than 30 Division I offers, gives Snell an explosive target and creates the possibility of a dynamic young quarterback-receiver connection.
The Snell-to-Williams combination could become one of the most intriguing storylines in Texas high school football this season.
But they'll have to navigate a Duncanville defense led in part by Nelson Burns, a senior who returns with experience in the Panthers' defensive system.
For Allen, the challenge is more than simply beating Duncanville.
It's about setting the tone for a new season.
The Eagles have won five state championships and enter 2026 with the talent and expectations that come with being one of the state's premier programs. Duncanville has three state titles of its own and has established itself as a perennial contender under legendary head coach Reginald Samples.
Friday's matchup gives both programs an opportunity to make an early statement.
For Duncanville, it's a chance to show that last year's run was no fluke.
For Allen, it's a chance to turn the page on the game that ended its championship dreams.
And for everyone watching, it's one of the biggest games on the opening-week schedule.
The rematch is here.
Only this time, there's an entire season ahead of both teams.