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VYPE Austin Football Game of the Week: Vandegrift vs. Dripping Springs (Week 1)
Friday, August 29 – 7:30 PM / Tiger Stadium – Dripping Springs, TX
The 2025 season kicks off with a heavyweight Central Texas clash as defending 6A-Division II State Champion Vandegrift travels west to face a talented Dripping Springs squad under the lights at Tiger Stadium.
For Vandegrift, Friday’s game marks the beginning of a new chapter following a historic 2024 campaign that saw the Vipers finish 15–1 and claim their first-ever UIL state title with a 24–17 victory over Southlake Carroll at AT&T Stadium.
Head coach Drew Sanders — named District 25-6A Coach of the Year — returns a battle-tested core hungry to prove last season was no fluke.
Leading the charge is senior signal-caller Miles Teodecki, a three-star Kansas State-commit who put together one of the state’s most prolific seasons last fall. Teodecki threw for over 3,200 yards and 48 touchdowns, adding four more scores on the ground to earn district Offensive MVP honors.
He’ll once again have top target Brock Chilton at his disposal. The Air Force-bound senior wideout earned first-team, all-district recognition last fall and brings a blend of quickness and sure hands to the perimeter.
Up front, the Vipers will be anchored by a veteran offensive line featuring Parker Cecil, the reigning District Offensive Lineman of the Year, alongside Carter Mannon, another first-team selection.
Defensively, Vandegrift’s front-seven brings back proven starters in linebacker Parker Davis and defensive end Hugo De La Vara Vazquez. Both earned second-team, all-district honors last season and will be instrumental in slowing down a high-powered Dripping Springs passing attack.
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The Tigers, meanwhile, come into 2025 with plenty of motivation after finishing 8–4 in one of the state’s most competitive districts. Coach Galen Zimmerman and co. placed third in 26-6A — behind juggernauts Westlake and Lake Travis — and advanced to the Area Round before falling to a surging Harlan squad.
Offensively, Dripping Springs boasts one of the top wide receiver duos in the area. Senior Cooper Reid, an Arizona State-commit, returns after posting over 1,000 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns en route to unanimous first-team, all-district honors. He’s joined by Merrik Bloomgren, a reliable second-team selection who adds depth and experience to the group.
Up front, the Tigers feature a promising mix of youth and experience, headlined by junior Hudson Whitenight — a three-star tackle and Offensive Newcomer of the Year in 2024 — and senior John Ault, a first-team, all-district honoree.
On defense, Malachi Igharo leads the secondary after earning first-team recognition at cornerback, while Kyle Daniel and Dylan Brasher round out a versatile linebacker unit that will be tasked with containing Vandegrift’s balanced offensive attack.
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Though it’s only Week 1, both programs enter with expectations — and rosters — built for deep postseason runs.
For Vandegrift, the target is squarely on their back as the reigning champs. For Dripping Springs, it’s an early opportunity to show they belong in the conversation. Under the Friday night lights, those ambitions will begin to take shape — one possession at a time.
The 2024 UIL 6A-D1 State Champions -- North Crowley Panthers
THE HIERARCHY: VYPE DFW 2025 Preseason Football Rankings; North Crowley, SL Carroll headline the early Top-20
As the countdown to the ensuing football season begins, the Dallas-Fort Worth region once again stands at the epicenter of Texas gridiron power. With a mix of returning state champions, perennial contenders, and fast-rising challengers, this year’s VYPE DFW preseason Top 20 offers a familiar — yet subtly reshuffled — look at the area’s elite programs.
At the top sits North Crowley, which enters the season as the reigning 6A Division I State Champions after a flawless 16-0 run in 2024. With momentum and depth on their side, the Panthers now shift from surprise story to title defender.
Close behind are programs with no shortage of postseason pedigree. Southlake Carroll, fresh off a 6A Division II title-game appearance, and Duncanville, another consistent contender, remain fixtures in the championship conversation. Allen, DeSoto, Denton Guyer, and Coppell also return with rosters capable of deep playoff runs in the state's top classification.
In Class 5A, Highland Park and South Oak Cliff headline a group rich with postseason experience. Both reached the State Finals in their respective divisions last year, and each has the infrastructure and tradition to make another push. Teams like Aledo, Denton Ryan, and Argyle continue to reload rather than rebuild, while Frisco Lone Star and Wylie East are looking to convert regional success into state-level breakthroughs.
The 4A scene is led by Celina, which went undefeated en route to a state title last fall. The Bobcats, one of Texas’ most decorated programs, appear poised for another strong year. Panther Creek is also gaining attention after a 10-win season and could be a sleeper pick in the smaller-class ranks.
With proven champions and hungry challengers at every level, DFW football promises another thrilling ride in 2025.
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VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- 2025 PRESEASON
***Second section denotes 2024 result
1. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 16-0 // UIL 6A-D1 State Champions*
2. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 15-1 // UIL 6A-D2 State Finalists
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 13-1 // UIL 6A-D1 State Semifinalists
4. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 14-2 // UIL 5A-D1 State Finalists
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (5A) -- 13-3 // UIL 5A-D2 State Finalists*
6. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 13-1 // 6A-D1 Region 1 Finalists
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 12-2 // 5A-D1 Region 1 Finalists
8. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 10-4 // 6A-D2 Region 1 Finalists
9. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 11-3 // 6A-D2 Region 2 Finalists
10. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 13-2 // UIL 5A-D1 State Semifinalists*
11. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 16-0 // UIL 4A-D1 State Champions*
12. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 13-2 // UIL 5A-D2 State Semifinalists*
13. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 8-3 // 6A-D1 Bi-District Finalists
14. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 9-4 // 6A-D1 Regional Semifinalists
15. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 12-2 // 5A-D1 Region 2 Finalists
16. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 12-1 // 6A-D1 Regional Semifinalists
17. Trinity Trojans (6A) -- 11-2 // 6A-D1 Regional Semifinalists
18. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 7-4 // 6A-D1 Bi-District Finalists
19. Panther Creek Panthers (4A) -- 10-2 // 4A-D1 Area Finalists
20. Wylie East Raiders (6A) -- 10-2 // 6A-D2 Area Finalists
Others to Watch: North Forney Falcons (6A), Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (6A), Lake Highlands Wildcats (6A), Lovejoy Leopards (5A), Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A), Reedy Lions (5A), Midlothian Panthers (5A), Red Oak Hawks (5A), Stephenville Yellowjackets (4A)