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Dallas Highland Park quarterback Buck Randall scrambles for yardage against Lewisville in a Week 1 game.
The Top 7 Games to Watch in Week 6 of DFW High School Football
Thursday, Oct. 1
Benbrook at Fort Worth Eastern Hills at Herman Clark Stadium
This is a key game in District 5-4A Division I play as both are 1-0 in district. They are also two of the four teams in the district that are 3-1, along with Kennedale and Fort Worth Carter-Riverside. The Benbrook Bobcats quarterback Lucas Davis went over the 1,000-yard mark last week and has thrown for 1,036 yards with 11 touchdowns compared to only three interceptions. The Highlanders have a more balanced approach with running back Chris Johnson averaging 150 yards per game. He’s scored 13 touchdowns in four games for Eastern Hills, which won a playoff game last year for the first time since 1999.
Melissa at Frisco Heritage at Ford Center at The Star
Melissa is in a tough spot coming into the game on a 3-game losing streak. Granted, the losses have come to a Class 6A-ranked team in Denton Guyer and 5-point losses to Rockwall and Frisco Lone Star. Expectations are high at Melissa, but a win here evens the Cardinals' district record at 1-1 in District 5-5A Division I play. Jeremiah “Bear” Tabor has run for 429 yards and 6 touchdowns for Melissa. The Coyotes are also 1-3 and 0-1 and coming off a loss to McKinney North. Zalyn Providence is averaging 12.7 tackles per game for Heritage.
Friday, Oct. 2
Argyle at Eagle Mountain at Knight Stadium
Argyle is one of the hottest 1-loss teams in DFW. The Eagles are 4-1 with four wins in a row since dropping the opener against Oak Ridge (California). Quarterback Hayes Hackney has already put up monster numbers — 94-for-128 for 1,542 yards with 19 touchdowns. Eagle Mountain is 1-4 overall and dropped its opener in District 3-5A Division II to Nevada Community and now faces No. 4 Argyle.
Denton Guyer at Denton Braswell at Carrico Stadium
This is a solid matchup in District 5-6A with Denton Guyer coming in ranked No. 10 in the Associated Press/Dave Campbell’s Texas Football poll and ranked No. 7 in the VYPE DFW rankings. Denton Braswell is 4-0 and, like Guyer, is 1-0 in district play. Sophomore running back Chris Lark ran for 163 yards and 2 scores for the Bengals last week against Flower Mound. If history is any indicator, the Guyer Wildcats should be the favorite. Since the series started in 2020, Guyer has won all 6 meetings vs. Braswell.
Frisco Legacy Christian at Dallas Parish Episcopal at Fleeger Field at Gloria H. Snyder Stadium
Harrison Phillips had two touchdown catches to help Dallas Parish Episcopal escape with a 20-17 win over Dallas Bishop Lynch last week. The Panthers are 4-2 heading into this TAPPS Division I District 1 game. Frisco Legacy Christian is coming off a big win, 43-39, against Plano Prestonwood Christian. It was the Eagles’ first win against one of the DFW TAPPS powerhouse programs, but is 0-3 vs. Parish. Wide receiver Braden Harbour is averaging 133 yards per game and has 9 touchdowns in five games.
Dallas Highland Park at North Richland Hills Richland at Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletic Complex
Class 5A Division I No. 9th ranked Richland hosts Dallas Highland Park in a big District 6-5A Division I matchup. Both squads won district openers last week and the winner of this one will have a leg up in the race for a district title. Birdville will have a say in the matter as well with a 5-0 and 1-0 mark. Ged Kates’ Richland Royals are also 5-0 and have one of the best backfields in the area with quarterback Brett Kates (949 yards passing, 10 touchdowns passing, 5 rushing touchdowns) and running back Jayshon Gibson (739 yards rushing, 14 touchdowns). Highland Park is 2-3, and in both wins the Scots have scored 38 points. QB Buck Randall is an SMU pledge who broke Matthew Stafford’s passing records for yards and touchdowns.
Lewisville at Frisco Wakeland at Toyota Stadium
Lewisville will look to continue its winning ways—a win in every game this season, but only 1-3 in the eyes of UIL. Last week, Aiden Evans ran for three touchdowns in a win against Flower Mound Marcus. The new QB1 for the Fighting Farmers will get a good test against a Wakeland team that was 11-2 last year. The Wolverines lost 35-7 to Denton Guyer last week in District 5-6A play. In both losses, the Wolverines scored only 7 points.
DeSoto's SaRod Baker (Texas Tech commit)
FIELD POSITION: 2026 VYPE DFW Football Rankings — Week 4 | DeSoto Back in the Mix as Prosper Soars
Three weeks into the season, the picture is taking shape — and district play is about to turn up the heat. Some of the region’s biggest names are trending upward, while a few familiar contenders find themselves searching for answers after difficult weeks.
DeSoto (1-2) re-enters the frame after a statement victory over Duncanville on Saturday afternoon, as the Eagles held on for a 21-20 win to close out their non-district schedule on a high note. Similarly, Prosper (3-0) soars back into the upper echelon of Texas football following an offensive shootout with Westlake, as the Eagles outpaced the Chaparrals, 49-40.
Waxahachie cemented itself in the Top 3 with a convincing 44-30 victory over Denton Guyer, while Lewisville cracked the Top 10 with a commanding 49-17 win over Denton Ryan. Over in 5A, the competition is heating up quickly, with Lone Star (3-0), Celina (2-0), Argyle (2-1), Anna (3-0), and Timberview (3-0) all gaining momentum early in the season.
Also making their rankings debut this week are Walnut Grove (3-0) and Rockwall (2-1), adding two new names to an already competitive Top 20. Meanwhile, Duncanville, Guyer, South Oak Cliff, and Southlake Carroll each slide in the rankings and will look to bounce back from tough losses.

*** 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 9/13/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A–4A) Top 20 Football Rankings
WEEK 4 (9/14–9/20)
1. Allen Eagles (6A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 6-6A | 56-35 win vs. Southlake Carroll | Next Matchup: @ Prosper (9/17)
2. North Crowley Panthers (6A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 11-6A | 41-20 win vs. Summer Creek | Next Matchup: @ Duncanville (9/18)
3. Waxahachie Indians (6A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 11-6A | 44-30 win vs. Guyer | Next Matchup: vs. Lake Ridge (9/18)
4. Prosper Eagles (6A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 6-6A | 49-40 win vs. Westlake | Next Matchup: vs. Allen (9/17)
5. DeSoto Eagles (5A) — 1-2 | 0-0 in District 8-5A D1 | 21-20 win vs. Duncanville | Next Matchup: Burleson Centennial (9/18)
6. Duncanville Panthers (6A) — 1-2 | 0-0 in District 11-6A | 20-21 loss vs. DeSoto | Next Matchup: vs. North Crowley (9/18)
7. Guyer Wildcats (6A) — 2-1 | 0-0 in District 5-6A | 30-44 loss vs. Waxahachie | Next Matchup: Bye Week
8. South Oak Cliff Golden Bears (5A) — 0-2 | 0-0 in District 5-5A D2 | 21-23 loss vs. North Shore | Next Matchup: vs. Hillcrest (9/18)
9. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) — 1-2 | 0-0 in District 4-6A | 35-56 loss vs. Allen | Next Matchup: @ Keller Central (9/17)
10. Lewisville Farmers (6A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 5-6A | 49-17 win vs. Ryan | Next Matchup: Bye Week
11. Coppell Cowboys (6A) — 2-1 | 0-0 in District 7-6A | 68-7 win vs. Timber Creek | Next Matchup: @ Berkner (9/18)
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) —3-0 | 0-0 in District 5-5A D1 | 56-27 win vs. Cedar Hill | Next Matchup: Bye Week
13. Aledo Bearcats (6A) — 1-2 | 0-0 in District 3-6A | 31-7 win vs. Trinity | Next Matchup: @ Granbury (9/18)
14. Celina Bobcats (5A) — 2-0 | 0-0 in District 4-5A D2 | Bye Week | Next Matchup: vs. Prosper Richland (9/18)
15. Argyle Eagles (5A) — 2-1 | 0-0 in District 3-5A D2 | 70-21 win vs. Somerset Academy Losee (NV) | Next Matchup: vs. Highland Park (9/18)
16. Anna Coyotes (5A) — 3-0 | 1-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 42-27 win vs. Panther Creek | Next Matchup: vs. Emerson (9/18)
17. Timberview Wolves (5A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 7-5A D2 | 60-7 win vs. Richardson | Next Matchup: vs. Burleson (9/18)
18. Walnut Grove Wildcats (6A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 6-6A | 37-9 win vs. Reedy | Next Matchup: vs. McKinney (9/18)
19. Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A) — 2-1 | 0-0 in District 10-6A | 46-41 win vs. Melissa | Next Matchup: vs. Horn (9/18)
20. Melissa Cardinals (5A) — 1-2 | 0-0 in District 5-5A D1 | 41-46 loss vs. Rockwall | Next Matchup: Bye Week































