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FIELD POSITION: 2026 VYPE DFW Football Rankings — Week 5 | Southlake Carroll, Coppell, Argyle Are Heating Up
The early-season noise is giving way to something more telling, with district slates beginning to reveal which rosters are built to sustain their momentum.
North Crowley (4-0) kicked off district play with a stellar 47-30 victory over rival Duncanville, putting the Panthers neck-and-neck with Waxahachie (4-0) atop 11-6A. Allen (4-0) also remains unbeaten after handling Prosper, 51-21, while Coppell (3-1) has made its presence felt on the scoreboard, most recently overwhelming Berkner, 42-14.
The path to a district championship won’t be easy for DeSoto (2-2), with the Eagles set to face Lancaster and Cedar Hill in the coming weeks. Still, opening the gauntlet by thwarting Burleson Centennial, 29-3, should give the defending state champs plenty of momentum heading into the stretch.
Southlake Carroll (2-2) remains firmly in the Top 10 after an impressive 35-17 win over Keller Central, handing the Chargers their first loss of the fall and signaling that the Dragons intend to flex their muscle well beyond November.
Guyer, Lewisville, and Lone Star will return from bye weeks and get back into action with crucial district matchups. Meanwhile, Argyle (3-1) climbs the rankings after lighting up the scoreboard against Highland Park, defeating the Scots, 70-37, on Friday night.
The runway is getting shorter, and the room for mistakes is narrowing with it.

*** 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 9/20/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A–4A) Top 20 Football Rankings
WEEK 5 (9/21–9/27)
1. Allen Eagles (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 6-6A | 51-21 win vs. Prosper | Next Matchup: vs. Princeton (9/25)
2. North Crowley Panthers (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 11-6A | 47-30 win vs. Duncanville | Next Matchup: vs. Crowley (9/25)
3. Waxahachie Indians (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 11-6A | 63-27 win vs. Lake Ridge | Next Matchup: @ Skyline (9/24)
4. DeSoto Eagles (5A) – 2-2 | 1-0 in District 8-5A D1 | 29-3 win vs. Burleson Centennial | Next Matchup: vs. Midlothian (9/25)
5. Coppell Cowboys (6A) – 3-1 | 1-0 in District 7-6A | 42-14 win vs. Berkner | Next Matchup: vs. Pearce (9/25)
6. Guyer Wildcats (6A) – 2-1 | 0-0 in District 5-6A | Bye Week | Next Matchup: vs. Wakeland (9/24)
7. Prosper Eagles (6A) – 3-1 | 0-1 in District 6-6A | 21-51 loss vs. Allen Next Matchup: @ McKinney (9/24)
8. Duncanville Panthers (6A) – 1-3 | 0-1 in District 11-6A | 30-47 loss vs. North Crowley | Next Matchup: @ Red Oak (9/25)
9. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) – 2-2 | 1-0 in District 4-6A | 35-17 win vs. Keller Central | Next Matchup: vs. V.R. Eaton (9/25)
10. South Oak Cliff Golden Bears (5A) – 1-2 | 1-0 in District 5-5A D2 | 55-0 win vs. Hillcrest | Next Matchup: @ Wilson (9/25)
11. Lewisville Farmers (6A) – 3-0 | 0-0 in District 5-6A | Bye Week | Next Matchup: vs. Marcus (9/25)
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) – 3-0 | 0-0 in District 5-5A D1 | Bye Week | Next Matchup: @ Melissa (9/25)
13. Argyle Eagles (5A) – 3-1 | 0-0 in District 3-5A D2 | 70-37 win vs. Highland Park | Next Matchup: vs. Grapevine (9/25)
14. Anna Coyotes (5A) – 4-0 | 2-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 42-21 win vs. Emerson | Next Matchup: @ Independence (9/25)
15. Celina Bobcats (5A) – 3-0 | 1-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 46-15 win vs. Prosper Richland | Next Matchup: @ Panther Creek (9/25)
16. Aledo Bearcats (6A) – 2-2 | 1-0 in District 3-6A | 69-0 win vs. Granbury | Next Matchup: vs. Martin (9/25)
17. Timberview Wolves (5A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 7-5A D2 | 64-0 win vs. Burleson | Next Matchup: @ Midlothian Heritage (9/25)
18. Walnut Grove Wildcats (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 6-6A | 63-35 win vs. McKinney | Next Matchup: @ Rock Hill (9/25)
19. Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A) – 3-1 | 1-0 in District 10-6A | 69-48 win vs. Horn | Next Matchup: @ North Forney (9/25)
20. Keller Indians (6A) – 4-0 | 1-0 in District 4-6A | 55-46 win vs. Timber Creek | Next Matchup: @ Boswell (9/25)
Others to Watch: Melissa Cardinals (5-5A D1), Ryan Raiders (3-5A D1), Brock Eagles (4-4A D2), Lancaster Tigers (8-5A D1), McKinney North Bulldogs (5-5A D1), Lovejoy Leopards (3-5A D2), Heath Hawks (10-6A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Keller Central Chargers (4-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Little Elm Lobos (5-6A), North Forney Falcons (10-6A), Martin Warriors (3-6A), Trinity Trojans (8-6A), West Mesquite Wranglers (7-5A D1), Richland Royals (6-5A D1), Red Oak Hawks (11-6A)

A LOOK BACK: The breakdown of four huge DFW Week 4 Games
After running roughshod over Duncanville, DeSoto and Southlake Carroll during the non-district portion of its schedule, Allen didn’t skip a beat in its district opener.
Despite a valiant effort from Prosper Thursday night at Prosper ISD’s Children’s Health Stadium, the Eagles exploded for 28 unanswered points in the second half to cruise to a 51-21 victory.
Allen has now scored 50-plus points in three consecutive games and has won every game this season by at least 19 points. More importantly, the Eagles are now 1-0 in District 6-6A and already have a statement win over a team widely considered one of the district’s top contenders.
“It feels great. Definitely a team win — all four of them have been,” Allen sophomore quarterback Ty Snell told VYPE DFW. “We came to practice this week and executed, and that all showed tonight.”
Snell certainly did his part. The sophomore sensation finished with 267 passing yards and three touchdowns, completing 80 percent of his passes.
Fellow sophomore standout Zack “Black” Williams continued his impressive season, hauling in his seventh touchdown of the year on a beautifully executed scramble play between him and Snell. And Allen isn’t slowing down.
The Eagles return home next Friday to host Princeton at Eagle Stadium for their second District 6-6A game of the season.
After rolling through four high-profile opponents by an average margin of 28.5 points per game, Allen has quickly established itself as one of the teams to watch as the district race heats up.
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BATTLE OF THE PANTHERS
North Crowley and Duncanville delivered another high-scoring battle in District 11-6A, but it was the Panthers who pulled away in the second half for a 47-30 victory.
The first half was an offensive showcase, with the two teams combining for 553 yards before North Crowley’s defense made the necessary adjustments after halftime.
The Panthers’ ground game was the difference.
G’yrell Smith powered his way to 170 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while Kiante Ingram added 109 yards and two scores. Quarterback Jacob Torres also came up with several big throws, including two touchdown connections with Damarion Mays.
Duncanville quarterback Maximus “The Great” Denson kept the Panthers within striking distance early, throwing three touchdown passes in the first half. Four-star Purdue commit Trenton Yancey added four catches for 56 yards and a touchdown.
But North Crowley flipped the script after halftime.
The Panthers’ defense held Duncanville to just 73 yards in the second half, allowing the offense to create separation and secure another statement victory.
With the win, North Crowley improved to 4-0 and remained undefeated, while Duncanville dropped to 1-3.
Another chapter in this growing rivalry — and another big win for North Crowley.
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THE DRAGONS ARE BACK
Southlake Carroll, coming off losses to North Crowley and Allen, was in a rare spot heading into Week 4.
At 1-2, the Dragons dropped out of the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football/Associated Press state rankings. They had not been 1-2 since 2000 and had not lost three games in a row since the 1996 season, losing to McKinney, Coppell and Dallas Highland Park to close out a 4-6-1 season.
The 1996 season was also the last time Southlake Carroll didn’t have a winning record.
Facing a 3-0 Keller Central squad, the Dragons raced out to an early lead and picked up a 35-17 win on Thursday at Keller ISD Athletic Complex.
Dez Bryant Jr. scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and quarterback Hudson Tomcheck had a part in the final three scores to help the Dragons open District 4-6A with a win.
Southlake is now 15-0 all-time vs. the Keller ISD school in Fort Worth.
The Dragons jumped ahead 14-0 behind a 14-yard and 15-yard touchdown run by Bryant Jr., who has moved over from wide receiver to running back. Two years ago, when the Dragons made the run to the Class 6A Division II finals, they made a similar move.
That season, injuries forced Christian Glenn to move from wide receiver to running back. Like Bryant Jr., his dad was also an NFL wide receiver — Terry Glenn.
Bryant Jr. finished with 77 yards after rushing for 69 yards against Allen in his debut at the position.
“He does stuff that you never expect, which I think is what makes him so good,” Tomcheck said. “He'll go up and he'll bounce outside and cut back and go backfield and gain 20 yards. It's just unreal …. like it's stuff you never expect, which I think is one of his big strengths.”
Southlake led 14-0 after the first quarter and led 21-3 at halftime.
Tomcheck had a touchdown run late in the second quarter.
Keller Central (3-1) pulled within 21-10 in the third.
The teams traded turnovers in the third quarter — the Keller Central turnover was an interception by Carroll’s Ty Moody near midfield.
Southlake Carroll had to punt and Tyler Cooper couldn’t get a punt off and tried to run. The Chargers swarmed him and he fumbled. Farodd Meling picked it up and ran it back 35 yards for a touchdown.
Suddenly, the Chargers had pulled within 21-10.
Six plays later, a 12-yard touchdown pass from Tomcheck to Illinois pledge Brody Knowles extended the Southlake Carroll lead to 27-10.
In the fourth quarter, Keller Central’s Jerry Dillard and Tomcheck had touchdown runs.
Southlake Carroll returns home to play Haslet V.R. Eaton on Sept. 25. Keller Central stays at home and will host Trophy Club Byron Nelson on Sept. 24.
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BIG WIN FOR RANGERS OVER DENTON
Garland Naaman Forest is 3-1 for the second year in a row.
The Rangers went on the road Friday night and escaped with a 21-17 win over Denton at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex.
Quarterback Braylon Deal, a TCU pledge, ran for three touchdowns in the final non-district game.
Last year, Naaman Forest also started 3-1, but finished with a 5-6 record after a loss in the first round of the playoffs. However, the Rangers were in 6A the past two years and made the playoffs both times with 5-5 regular-season records.
This year the Rangers are in District 6-5A Division I and will start district play at Dallas Highland Park next Friday.
Heading into the district opener, only 4-0 North Richland Hills Richland and Birdville have better records in the district.
“We got 24 hours to celebrate,” Deal said. “Then we get treatment tomorrow (Saturday), and then we game plan for next week and Highland Park.”
The Rangers were down 10-0 early and eventually took a 14-10 lead at halftime after a pair of 6-yard touchdown runs in the second quarter by Deal. The first was set up by a fumbled punt by Denton at the 17-yard line.
Denton took the lead back in the third quarter with 2:58 left in the third quarter.
A trio of punts opened the second half and after pinning the Rangers deep, the Broncos (3-1) got the ball at Naaman Forest’s 41.
Two plays later, the Broncos regained the lead. Quarterback Terrance Lopez hit Sylvester Sims for an 8-yard gain and a facemask call added 15. The next play, Kaiden Credit ran for a 13-yard touchdown.
Naaman Forest answered on the next possession and scored the game's final points on a 6-yard run by Deal with 25 seconds left in the third.
The 68-yard drive featured a 14-yard run and a 17-yard run by Deal. Trevion Dizer added a 12-yard run, and perhaps the biggest play was a holding call on Denton on 4th-and-1.
Two plays after that drive-saving penalty, Deal scored the game-winning touchdown.
Denton, off to its best start since 2016, failed to muster a comeback on the next two drives — one coming off a fumble recovery by Markell Jennings.
Naaman Forest got the ball back with 5:11 and ran out the rest of the clock.
Deal finished with 118 yards rushing and his three touchdowns on the ground were one more than he had in the first three weeks of the season.
Denton struggled with 216 yards of total offense. The Broncos ran for 126 and passed for 90 and finished with 87 yards of penalties.
Terrance Lopez had a touchdown pass to Sylvester Sims in the first quarter for the first-half touchdown. Cris Puga hit one of two field goal attempts in the first half for Denton.
“It's always going to be about us, and we have to learn to understand that and be better,” Denton coach David Beaty said. “It hadn't reared its head at this point, so you don't want to learn that way. But it might be a good thing for us. And I mean, we just gave up 21 points at night. When you give up 21 points to a good team like this, you should win the game. And we weren't able to put the ball in the end zone. We've been scoring 45, 50 points a game, so 17 isn’t enough.”





























