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THE HIERARCHY: VYPE DFW 2025 Week 4 Football Rankings; Lone Star, Waxahachie move up the order
As Week 4 approaches, the VYPE DFW Top 20 remains largely intact—but the margins between contenders are starting to take shape. While it’s still early, a handful of programs are beginning to assert their identities, showing signs they could be built for deeper runs down the line.
North Crowley continues to set the pace after a hard-fought win over Denton Guyer, a game that tested the Panthers in ways their previous victories hadn’t. Their ability to win a low-scoring battle bodes well as they prepare for a tricky Thursday matchup against Rockwall.
Southlake Carroll, meanwhile, looks every bit the part of a top-tier threat, rolling past Byron Nelson with ease. The Dragons have yet to be seriously tested, but that could change this week as they host a surging Trinity team that’s also off to a 3-0 start.
Duncanville remains a looming presence in the top three, despite having just one game under its belt. The Panthers return from a bye to face Waxahachie—a team that’s quietly impressed and could prove to be a tougher out than expected.
In 5A, South Oak Cliff rebounded well from its early loss with a signature win over Longview, while Aledo, Lone Star, and Denton Ryan each extended their perfect starts. All three have looked sharp in different ways, but the coming weeks should offer a clearer sense of staying power.
Among smaller schools, Celina continues to rise after a convincing win over Gunter. A Friday matchup with Franklin will serve as an early litmus test for the Bobcats’ long-term potential.
Though the rankings remain largely unchanged, the tension is beginning to build. With several marquee matchups on deck, Week 4 may start to reveal which teams are truly built to last.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 9/14/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- WEEK 4 (9/15 - 9/21)
1. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 3-0 // 14-7 W v. Denton Guyer // Next Matchup: VS. Rockwall -- Thursday 9/18
2. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 3-0 // 52-3 W v. Byron Nelson // Next Matchup: VS. Trinity -- Friday 9/19
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 1-0 // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ Waxahachie -- Friday 9/19
4. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 3-0 // 70-14 W v. Rock Hill // Next Matchup:@ Plano -- Friday 9/19
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (5A) -- 2-1 // 20-17 W v. Longview // Next Matchup: @ Spruce -- Thursday 9/18
6. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 2-0 // Bye Week // Next Matchup:@ McKinney Boyd -- Friday 9/19
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 3-0 // 54-7 W v. Brewer // Next Matchup: @ Birdville -- Friday 9/19
8. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 3-0 // 28-21 W v. Rockwall // Next Matchup: Bye Week
9. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 3-0 // 43-14 W v. Fossil Ridge // Next Matchup: Bye Week
10. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 3-0 // 43-19 W v. Gunter // Next Matchup: VS. Franklin -- Friday 9/19
11. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 1-2 // 77-7 W v. Miller // Next Matchup: @ Mesquite -- Friday 9/19
12. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 3-0 // 46-7 W v. McKinney North // Next Matchup: VS. Centennial -- Friday 9/19
13. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 2-0 // 35-14 W v. Forney // Next Matchup: VS. Duncanville -- Friday 9/19*
14. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 2-1 // 42-14 W v. Dallas Jesuit // Next Matchup: VS. Pulaski Academy -- Friday 9/19
15. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 1-2 // 7-14 L v. North Crowley // Next Matchup: Bye Week
16. Trinity Trojans (6A) -- 3-0 // 45-7 W v. Keller Central // Next Matchup: @ Southlake Carroll -- Friday 9/19
17. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 2-0 // 47-26 W v. Bowie // Next Matchup: Bye Week
18. Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A) -- 1-2 // 21-28 L v. Lewisville // Next Matchup: @ North Crowley -- Thursday 9/18
19. Forney Jackrabbits (6A) -- 2-1 // 14-35 L v. Waxahachie // Next Matchup: @ Boswell -- Friday 9/19
20. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 2-1 // 35-27 W v. Mansfield Timberview // Next Matchup: Bye Week
Others to Watch: Lovejoy Leopards (5A), Rockwall-Heath Hawks (6A), Lancaster Tigers (6A), Melissa Cardinals (5A), FM Marcus Marauders (6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (6A)
THE HIERARCHY: VYPE SATX 2025 Week 3 Football Rankings; Brennan, Alamo Heights make noticeable strides
With two weeks of the season already in the books, the competitive landscape in the San Antonio area is beginning to take on a more defined shape. While most teams are still fine-tuning their identities, early-season results have already offered insight into which programs are built for staying power.
At the top, Cibolo Steele continues to look sharp on both sides of the ball, following up its opening win with a convincing 28-13 victory over Reagan. The Knights return home this Friday to take on Brandeis.
Right behind them, Brennan picked up one of the most notable wins of the week, outlasting the 2024 UIL 5A-D1 State Champions, Smithson Valley, in last Thursday’s contest.
This should provide the Bears plenty of confidence as they hit the road for a matchup with Sotomayor, while the Rangers expect to bounce back against Madison.
Harlan remains unbeaten after edging out Madison and heads into a bye week with plenty to build on. Johnson, meanwhile, is 2-0 after a composed win over Pieper and will host McAllen Memorial in a non-district test.
New Braunfels and Alamo Heights have both opened with comfortable wins, with the Mules putting up 54 points last week ahead of their clash with Comal Canyon.
Pieper and Boerne have both shown early promise, while Davenport — the lone 4A representative in the Top 10 — has overwhelmed its first two opponents, racking up 66 points in last week’s rout of Tivy. However, the Wolves face a tougher challenge this Friday in a road game against Pieper.
With Week 3 on deck, matchups across classifications could start to reveal which teams are equipped to carry early success into the heart of the season.
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***Last section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 9/7/2025)
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Football Rankings -- WEEK 3 (9/8 - 9/14)
1. Cibolo Steele Knights (6A) -- 2-0 // 28-13 W v. SA Reagan // Next Matchup: VS. Brandeis -- Friday 9/12
2. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 2-0 // 30-21 W v. Smithson Valley // Next Matchup: @ Sotomayor -- Saturday 9/13
3. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) -- 1-1 // 21-30 L v. Brennan // Next Matchup: VS. SA Madison -- Friday 9/12
4. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 2-0 // 28-24 W v. SA Madison // Next Matchup: Bye Week
5. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 2-0 // 31-22 W v. Pieper // Next Matchup: VS. McAllen Memorial -- Friday 9/12
6. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 2-0 // 41-15 W v. Comal Canyon // Next Matchup: @ Del Rio -- Friday 9/12
7. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) -- 2-0 // 54-24 W v. SA Churchill // Next Matchup: VS. Comal Canyon -- Friday 9/12
8. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 1-1 // 22-31 L v. SA Johnson // Next Matchup: VS. Davenport -- Friday 9/12
9. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) -- 1-1 // 35-31 W v. Laredo United // Next Matchup: VS. Medina Valley -- Friday 9/12
10. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 2-0 // 66-13 W v. Tivy // Next Matchup:@ Pieper -- Friday 9/12
Others to Watch: SA Reagan Rattlers (6A), East Central Hornets (6A), Comal Canyon Cougars (6A), Clark Cougars (6A), Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A)