It’s become clear that Melissa hasn’t skipped a beat since repeating as state champions last spring, riding a 22-game winning streak into the playoffs with a pristine 27-2 record.

Guyer (26-2) is poised for another run at the state level, while Byron Nelson (30-3-1), Waxahachie (34-1), and Allen (25-3) have emerged as legitimate contenders throughout the campaign.