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THE TIER LIST: VYPE DFW Preseason Baseball Rankings; Grapevine, FMHS among early favorites
Despite what the weather might suggest, the spring edition of the UIL calendar has officially arrived, marking the midpoint of February.
With fans heading back to the ballpark, a new season of intrigue begins, and the race to Dell Diamond is underway.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, our early predictions favor the Grapevine Mustangs. Coming off a historic season in which they secured their second UIL-5A State Championship (the first since 2016), Grapevine enters 2025 with high expectations.
Just behind them are the Lucas Lovejoy Leopards, who made program history last spring by reaching the 5A Final for the first time in their 18-year existence. With a roster loaded with returning talent, Lovejoy is poised to make another deep postseason run.
Flower Mound, aiming for a third consecutive State Tournament appearance, is another contender to watch. Meanwhile, Rockwall-Heath (2021 State Champions) and Southlake Carroll (2022) are eager to reclaim their respective titles.
In addition, programs like Argyle, Boswell, and Rockwall round out the list of preseason heavyweights.
As we look ahead to another thrilling season on the diamond, here are VYPE’s top teams to watch as the 2025 season begins.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates 2024 result
VYPE DALLAS-FORT WORTH BASEBALL TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Grapevine Mustangs (6-5A) -- 40-5; 13-1 in District (UIL-5A State Champions)
2. Lucas Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A) -- 30-8-2; 12-0 (UIL-5A State Runner-Up)
3. Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A) -- 40-6; 14-0 (State Semifinalists)
4. Rockwall-Heath Hawks (10-6A) -- 34-9; 12-0 (Regional Semifinalists)
5. Southlake Carroll Dragons (4-6A) -- 26-13; 8-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
6. Argyle Eagles (6-5A) -- 29-9; 11-3 (Regional Finalists)
7. Boswell Pioneers (3-6A) -- 32-8; 14-0 (Regional Semifinalists)
8. Rockwall Yellowjackets (10-6A) -- 27-12-2; 7-5 (Regional Semifinalists)
9. Pearce Mustangs (7-6A) -- 30-19; 15-1 (Regional Finalists)
10. Forney Jackrabbits (10-6A) -- 31-13-1; 9-3 (Regional Finalists)
Honorable Mentions: Prosper (6-6A), Frisco (11-5A), Keller (4-6A), Lone Star (12-5A), Mansfield Legacy (3-6A), Benbrook (8-4A), Aledo (5-5A), Allen (6-6A), Walnut Grove (9-5A)
VYPE DFW 2022 Public School Male Athlete of the Year Fan Poll
Fans have had the opportunity all year to vote in the various VYPE DFW polls highlighting their favorite athletes across many high school sports. After scouring the top picks (by the fans) from each sport, it is time to vote on who you believe deserves to be named the VYPE DFW 2022 Public School Male Athlete of the Year!
Voting will remain open until 7 p.m. on Monday, June 27th.
Please note that the use of voting software or bots will result in a deletion of votes and a potential DQ from the contest. PLEASE try to keep this fair and fun for all involved!
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