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Whataburger Team of the Week | Randle Answers Back With Authoritative Win Over SOC
Among the more prominent headlines to emerge from opening week: Round 3 goes to Randle. The long-awaited rematch with South Oak Cliff saw the Lions triumph 20-14 on Friday, opening the fall by avenging their 5A Division II state championship defeat from a year ago.
This rivalry has quickly become a defining piece of Randle’s recent history. The Lions captured their first UIL title by defeating South Oak Cliff at AT&T Stadium in 2024, only to see the Golden Bears return the favor in the 2025 championship game. Friday’s latest chapter at Prairie View A&M brought the all-time series to 2-1 in favor of Brian Randle and the Lions.
It took some time to get cooking, but Randle still consistently moved the ball into field-goal range, converting twice to build a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. Then, with just under nine minutes left in the half, senior tailback Landen Williams-Callis broke the game open with a sweep down the sideline for a touchdown.
SOC responded in quick succession, turning an interception into a red-zone opportunity that senior Kenneth Young converted into a touchdown, bringing the Golden Bears within 13-7 just before halftime. Williams-Callis had another answer, however, taking a carry to the house with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter to give Randle a 20-7 advantage. All told, the five-star Texas commit racked up a monstrous 230 rushing yards.
Despite South Oak Cliff trimming the deficit to 20-14 on a swing pass from Jayden Williams to Young with less than two minutes remaining, Randle held on to secure the victory.
Randle’s payback could prove to be an early glimpse of what the Lions have in store for the months ahead. The statement has been made. Now comes the opportunity to build on it. Their next test arrives Thursday night at home against Westfield.
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FIELD POSITION: 2026 VYPE DFW Football Rankings — Week 2 | Allen, North Crowley reshape the Top 20
Week 1 is the ultimate gut-check of the sports world. The questions that lingered through the offseason finally meet a scoreboard, and for several of the area’s top teams, the answers came quickly.
Allen made perhaps the loudest statement, handling Duncanville, 26-7, in a rematch of last year’s State Final Four matchup. The Eagles didn’t just open the season with a win; they answered one of the more painful exits from a year ago. They’ll get another major test Friday when DeSoto comes to town.
North Crowley offered its own statement, shutting out Aledo, 26-0, in the Bearcats’ first game since moving up to 6A. Southlake Carroll, meanwhile, survived an Oklahoma heavyweight in Jenks, 34-33, setting up one of Week 2’s most intriguing matchups when the Dragons travel to North Crowley.
Elsewhere, Waxahachie wasted little time making noise, blasting Ennis, 72-14, in the latest edition of the Battle for 287. Guyer, Coppell and Prosper also opened with convincing wins, while Lone Star, Celina, Melissa, Ryan and Anna showed why the 5A picture could be every bit as competitive.
Not every contender got the start it wanted. South Oak Cliff and DeSoto both suffered difficult losses, along with Duncanville, while Argyle and Highland Park also fell in close or high-scoring affairs. But one week rarely defines a season. If Week 1 was about finding answers, Week 2 is where some of those answers get tested.
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*** The second section denotes the most recent game result (per MaxPreps as of 8/31/2026) | The final section denotes the next matchup
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A–4A) Top 20 Football Rankings — WEEK 2 (8/31–9/6)
1. Allen Eagles (6A) — 1-0 | 26-7 win vs. Duncanville | Next Matchup: vs. DeSoto (9/4)
2. North Crowley Panthers (6A) — 1-0 | 26-0 win vs. Aledo | Next Matchup: vs. Southlake Carroll (9/4)
3. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) — 1-0 | 34-33 win vs. Jenks (OK) | Next Matchup: @ North Crowley (9/4)
4. Duncanville Panthers (6A) — 0-1 | 7-26 loss vs. Allen | Next Matchup: vs. Cedar Hill (9/4)
5. Waxahachie Indians (6A) — 1-0 | 72-14 win vs. Ennis | Next Matchup: vs. Coppell (9/4)
6. South Oak Cliff Golden Bears (5A) — 0-1 | 14-20 loss vs. Randle | Next Matchup: BYE WEEK
7. DeSoto Eagles (5A) — 0-1 | 14-38 loss vs. St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) | Next Matchup: @ Allen (9/4)
8. Guyer Wildcats (6A) — 1-0 | 45-20 win vs. Rockwall-Heath | Next Matchup: @ Melissa (9/4)
9. Coppell Cowboys (6A) — 1-0 | 40-10 win vs. Hebron | Next Matchup: @ Waxahachie (9-4)
10. Aledo Bearcats (6A) — 0-1 | 0-26 loss vs. North Crowley | Next Matchup: vs. Midway (9/4)
11. Prosper Eagles (6A) — 1-0 | 56-37 win vs. Rockwall | Next Matchup: @ North Forney (9/4)
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) — 1-0 | 41-26 win vs. Royse City | Next Matchup: vs. Simon Gratz (PA) (9/3)
13. Celina Bobcats (5A) — 1-0 | 21-19 win vs. Legacy SSS | Next Matchup: vs. Liberty Christian (9/4)
14. Argyle Eagles (5A) — 0-1 | 26-27 loss vs. Oak Ridge (CA) | Next Matchup: @ Terrell (9/4)
15. Melissa Cardinals (5A) — 1-0 | 63-21 win vs. Pulaski Academy (AR) | Next Matchup: vs. Guyer (9/4)
16. Lewisville Farmers (6A) — 1-0 | 56-42 win vs. Highland Park | Next Matchup: vs. Byron Nelson (9/4)
17. Ryan Raiders (5A) — 1-0 | 30-27 win vs. V.R. Eaton | Next Matchup: vs. Timberview (9/3)
18. Anna Coyotes (5A) — 1-0 | 49-31 win vs. Colleyville Heritage | Next Matchup: vs. Brock (9/4)
19. North Forney Falcons (6A) — 0-0 | Next Matchup: vs. Prosper (9/4)
20. Highland Park Scots (5A) — 0-1 | 42-56 loss vs. Lewisville | Next Matchup: @ Rockwall-Heath (9/4)
Others to Watch: Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A), Walnut Grove Wildcats (6A), Lake Highlands Wildcats (6A), Forney Jackrabbits (6A), Rockwall-Heath Hawks (6A), Trinity Trojans (6A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (6A), Crowley Eagles (6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (5A), Lancaster Tigers (5A), Hebron Hawks (6A), Midlothian Panthers (5A), Keller Indians (6A), Timberview Wolves (5A)































