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Lewisville wide receiver Landon Brazzell breaks into the second level of the Denton Ryan defense (9/11/2026).
FIELD POSITION: 2026 VYPE DFW Football Rankings — Week 9 | District Chaos Changes the Equation
Nobody's spot is guaranteed this time of year, especially when upsets start shaking up district races.
Among the most significant shifts is Coppell (5-2), which drops out of the Top 10 after suffering a 27-19 defeat against Lake Highlands last Friday.
Similarly, previously unbeaten Celina (6-1) tumbles to No. 20 after being dealt its first loss of the year, courtesy of Frisco (5-2). The Raccoons, meanwhile, make their rankings debut at No. 19 after their 33-20 triumph over the Bobcats.
Those results have opened the door for several programs to climb the ladder, including Timberview (7-0), Lovejoy (7-1) and Walnut Grove (6-1).
At the top, Allen (7-0) and North Crowley (7-0) continue to set the pace, while the impending District 11-6A showdown between Waxahachie (6-1) and Duncanville (4-3) figures to have significant implications.
That being said, expect even more movement in the weeks ahead.

*** 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 10/18/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A–4A) Top 20 Football Rankings
WEEK 9 (10/19–10/25)
2. North Crowley Panthers (6A) — 7-0 | 4-0 in District 11-6A | 76-35 win vs. Lake Ridge | Next: @ Skyline (10/22)
3. Waxahachie Indians (6A) — 6-1 | 3-1 in District 11-6A | 48-3 win vs. Red Oak | Next: vs. Duncanville (10/23)
4. DeSoto Eagles (5A) — 5-2 | 4-0 in District 8-5A D1 | 54-0 win vs. Summit | Next: @ Cedar Hill (10/23)
5. Duncanville Panthers (6A) — 4-3 | 3-1 in District 11-6A | 28-15 win vs. Crowley | Next: @ Waxahachie (10/23)
6. Lewisville Farmers (6A) — 4-3* | 4-0 in District 5-6A | 37-3 win vs. Hebron | Next: @ Flower Mound (10/23)
7. South Oak Cliff Golden Bears (5A) — 5-2 | 5-0 in District 5-5A D2 | 68-6 win vs. Poteet | Next: @ Adamson (10/22)
8. Prosper Eagles (6A) — 6-1 | 3-1 in District 6-6A | 54-31 win vs. Dallas Jesuit | Next: vs. McKinney Boyd (10/22)
9. Argyle Eagles (5A) — 7-1 | 4-0 in District 3-5A D2 | 56-14 win vs. The Colony | Next: vs. Colleyville Heritage (10/23)
10. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) — 5-2 | 4-0 in District 4-6A | 40-28 win vs. Keller | Next: @ Byron Nelson (10/23)
11. Lone Star Rangers (5A) — 7-0 | 4-0 in District 5-5A D1 | 64-7 win vs. Centennial | Next: vs. Reedy (10/23)
12. Anna Coyotes (5A) — 7-0 | 5-0 in District 4-5A D2 | 49-7 win vs. Frisco Memorial | Next: vs. Denison (10/23)
13. Guyer Wildcats (6A) — 5-2 | 3-1 in District 5-6A | 41-0 win vs. Little Elm | Next: @ Hebron (10/23)
14. Martin Warriors (6A) — 7-0 | 4-0 in District 3-6A | 45-20 win vs. Arlington Bowie | Next: @ Arlington Lamar (10/23)
15. Timberview Wolves (5A) — 7-0 | 4-0 in District 7-5A D2 | 36-26 win vs. Joshua | Next: vs. Ennis (10/22)
16. Coppell Cowboys (6A) — 5-2 | 3-1 in District 7-6A | 19-27 loss vs. Lake Highlands | Next: vs. Plano West (10/23)
17. Lovejoy Leopards (5A) — 7-1 | 3-1 in District 3-5A D2 | 31-20 win vs. Grapevine | Next: @ Eagle Mountain (10/23)
18. Walnut Grove Wildcats (6A) — 6-1 | 3-1 in District 6-6A | 35-6 win vs. McKinney Boyd | Next: vs. Princeton (10/23)
19. Frisco Raccoons (5A) — 5-2 | 4-1 in District 4-5A D2 | 33-20 win vs. Celina | Next: vs. Prosper Richland (10/22)
20. Celina Bobcats (5A) — 6-1 | 4-1 in District 4-5A D2 | 20-33 loss vs. Frisco | Next: @ Frisco Memorial (10/23)
Arlington Martin quarterback Chase Devoll has led his team to a 7-0 start.
5 Things We Learned From Week 8 of Football Around the Metroplex
The Texas high school football season gets closer and closer to the postseason. Week 8 of UIL football and Week 9 for the private schools helped bring some district playoff photos into clearer view.
Here’s a look at five storylines that stood out during the week of games played Oct. 15-17.
District 3-6A
Arlington James Martin High School is sitting in first place in District 3-6A play.
At 7-0 overall and 4-0 in district games, the Warriors are closely followed by Weatherford and Aledo, both at 3-1. However, the Warriors have already beaten both of those teams.
Chase Devoll threw three touchdowns, and Javian Jones-Priest accounted for five touchdowns in a 45-20 win over Bowie.
Six of the eight teams in the district are still in the playoff hunt for one of the four berths — with a logjam of 2-2 teams in Arlington, Arlington Mirabeau B. Lamar, and Arlington James Bowie with 2-2 marks. Martin will face Lamar this week in a rivalry showdown that Lamar won last year.
The Warriors will close out facing Arlington and Granbury.
Anna standing alone
Looking ahead a little bit, the Anna vs. Celina showdown on Oct. 30 looked as though it could be a battle of unbeatens.
The winner would claim the District 4-5A Division II title.
Frisco knocked off No. 10-ranked Celina, 33-20, on Friday to force a tie with the Bobcats at 3-1 in district play.
The Raccoons, at one point, held a 19-point lead over Celina. However, Frisco lost to Anna earlier this season, so the Raccoons would need help to share the district title.
The No. 6-ranked Coyotes will face Denison, Celina and Prosper Richland.
Another upset
Perhaps the most shocking result in 6A football this past week was Lake Highland beating No. 9-ranked Coppell, 27-19.
The Wildcats were down 10-0 and later trailed 16-7, but rallied behind two touchdowns from John Cothern. The first was a touchdown run by the quarterback to give his team a 20-19 lead. Then, he had a touchdown pass to Conrad Ince.
Ince had three catches for 14 yards, but scored twice.
Lake Highland, part of Richardson ISD, is now in first place in District 7-6A with a 4-0 mark. Coppell and Plano East are now tied for second at 3-1.
Plano West, Richardson Berkner and Plano are all part of a tie for 4th with 2-2 district marks.
Backup coaches at Cedar Hill
Cedar Hill head coach Nichols Ward was placed on leave on Oct. 9 and news came out before the Longhorns’ game against Mansfield Legacy on Friday.
According to WFAA, Ward is under investigation for something, but what exactly was not reported by the television station.
Coaches Brice Musgrove and Chason Virgil shared co-head coaching duties in a 39-23 win over Mansfield Legacy.
The win moves Cedar Hill to 2-2 in District 8-5A Division I play. They are part of a tie for third place with three other teams for the final playoff berth with Burleson Centennial, Midlothian, Mansfield Summit and the Longhorns.
Defending state champion DeSoto is atop the district standings with a 4-0 mark.
Rose Strong
This weekend also came the news that Fort Worth Chisholm Trail quarterback Keaton Rose is battling leukemia.
The senior threw for 905 yards and 7 touchdowns and ran for another school record in 4 games this year. Gabriel Webster has been the starting quarterback since Rose’s exit.
A GoFundMe has been created to help his family and a T-shirt sale is also underway.
Chisholm Trail, part of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, is 4-3 overall and 2-1 in District 3-5A Division I. Denton Ryan is leading with a 4-0 mark, with Denton, Azle and Chisholm Trail with two wins and right now sitting in one of the four playoff spots.
































