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Cypress Lakes moves into the VYPE Rankings.
Halfway to Jerry World: VYPE's Ranking powered by Lone Star College shows the path to title
Fall break wrapped up last week, which means we’ve officially reached the halfway point of the 2026 high school football season. Sixteen weeks of football will ultimately culminate at Jerry World — AT&T Stadium — so the big question is: Where do things stand as we head into the second half?
Week 8 delivered plenty of fireworks across the Houston area, with several big-time results shaking up the landscape.
Dickinson handed previously undefeated Barbers Hill a lopsided defeat, while Shadow Creek took care of business against its neighbors at Manvel. Tomball flexed its muscle against an undefeated Klein squad, and Cy Lakes made a statement by knocking off Cy-Fair to break into the VYPE Top 25.
Those results have helped reshape the conversation as teams jockey for playoff positioning and look to build momentum heading into the home stretch.
In Class 5A, things largely went according to plan, with no teams losing ground in the rankings. The same held true in the private school ranks, where the established contenders continued to hold their positions.
But with district races heating up and playoff spots beginning to come into focus, there is still plenty of football left to be played.
Want to know which teams are rising, who needs to make a move and what matchups could shake up the rankings this week?
Tune in to VYPE’s On My Whistle podcast on YouTube for a breakdown of the biggest storylines and what to watch as the race toward Jerry World continues.
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THE VYPE Top 25 Class 6A
- North Shore Mustangs
- Katy Tigers
- Ridge Point Panthers
- Bridgeland Bears
- Pearland Oilers
- Cypress Ranch Mustangs
- CE King Panthers
- Shadow Creek Sharks
- Tomball Cougars
- The Woodlands Highlanders
- Deer Park Deer
- Memorial Mustangs
- Waller Bulldogs
- Cypress Falls Eagles
- Klein Bearkats
- Summer Creek Bulldogs
- Langham Creek Lobos
- Fort Bend Travis Tigers
- Cypress Woods Wildcats
- Tompkins Falcons
- Barbers Hill Eagles
- Manvel Mavericks
- Dickinson Gators
- Cypress Lakes Spartans
- Westfield Mustangs
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CLASS 5A TOP 10
- Randle Lions
- Angleton Wildcats
- Montgomery Bears
- Crawford Chargers
- Friendswood Mustangs
- La Porte Bulldogs
- Waltrip Rams
- FB Marshall Buffs
- Lake Creek Lions
- West Fork Gators
PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP 5
- The Kinkaid School Falcons
- St. Thomas Eagles
- Episcopal Knights
- TWCA Warriors
- Lutheran South Pioneers
Pearland takes down Manvel in a battle of unbeatens
Pearland has biggest win of wet Week 5; New VYPE Rankings powered by Lone Star College
Week 6 was a weird one across the Houston area, as rain and lightning delays washed out games for some while others managed to dodge the weather and get their games in.
North Shore remains No. 1 in the Class 6A rankings, while Randle holds the top spot in Class 5A. In the private school ranks, Kinkaid takes over at No. 1.
The biggest win of the week may have come in Pearland, where the Oilers knocked off Top 10 program Manvel in a statement victory.
Klein Collins also picked up a huge win, knocking off Klein Cain in a game that was delayed by weather and eventually pushed to Saturday.
The War of the Woods was all The Woodlands, as the Highlanders rolled past College Park in the annual rivalry showdown.
As for the rankings, Jordan, Cypress Woods and Fort Bend Travis make their way into the Top 25 this week in Class 6A.
Over in Class 5A, Waltrip and Splendora join the rankings after strong performances.
The playoff picture is beginning to take shape, and with district races heating up, every Friday night is starting to carry a little more weight.
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THE VYPE Top 25 Class 6A
- North Shore Mustangs
- Katy Tigers
- Ridge Point Panthers
- CE King Panthers
- Pearland Oilers
- Memorial Mustangs
- Cypress Falls Eagles
- Cypress Ranch Mustangs
- Fulshear Chargers
- Tomball Cougars
- Shadow Creek Sharks
- Willis Wildkats
- Bridgeland Bears
- Klein Collins Tigers
- Barbers Hill Eagles
- Manvel Mavericks
- Deer Park Deer
- Klein Bearkats
- Summer Creek Bulldogs
- The Woodlands Highlanders
- Waller Bulldogs
- Cypress Woods Wildcats
- Jordan Warriors
- Fort Bend Travis Tigers
- Klein Cain Hurricanes
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CLASS 5A TOP 10
- Randle Lions
- Angleton Wildcats
- Montgomery Bears
- Crawford Chargers
- Friendswood Mustangs
- West Fork Gators
- La Porte Bulldogs
- Baytown Sterling Rangers
- Waltrip Rams
- Splendora Wildcats
PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP 5
- The Kinkaid School Falcons
- St. Thomas Eagles
- Episcopal Knights
- TWCA Warriors
- Lutheran South Pioneers