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Now that we've passed the tournament portion of the spring, the most crucial stretch of the Texas high school softball regular season is upon us.
As it stands, the defending UIL-5A State Champs Melissa are still flying high with an undefeated (18-0) start to 2025, which has the Cardinals ranked as not only the No. 1 team in Dallas, but in the entire nation, according to MaxPreps.
Also making waves in the 5A classification are Aledo (14-3) and Birdville (17-2), who have enjoyed strong performances throughout the first half of the new year.
Out of Class 6A, Forney (17-1-1) is on another hot-streak after reaching the Regional Finals in their last campaign, with Denton Guyer, Hebron and Flower Mound Marcus experiencing similar levels of success thus far.
With all that in mind, check out who's turning heads on the diamond as we enter the district race on the DFW Softball scene.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE DALLAS-FORT WORTH SOFTBALL TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Melissa Cardinals (13-5A) -- 18-0; 4-0 in District
2. Forney Jackrabbits (10-6A) -- 17-1-1; 3-1
3. Aledo Bearcats (5-5A) -- 14-3; 3-0
4. Denton Guyer Wildcats (5-6A) -- 11-2; 2-0
5. Birdville Hawks (7-5A) -- 17-2; 3-0
6. Hebron Hawks (5-6A) -- 11-3; 3-1
7. FM Marcus Marauders (5-6A) -- 14-4; 2-1
8. Keller Indians (4-6A) -- 13-5-1; 6-1
9. Mansfield Legacy Broncos (3-6A) -- 14-5; 4-0
10. Prosper Eagles (6-6A) -- 11-1; 6-0
Honorable Mentions: Brock (6-4A), Aubrey (10-4A), Southlake Carroll (4-6A), Flower Mound (5-6A), Royse City (10-6A), Duncanville (11-6A), Midlothian (14-5A), Plano East (6-6A)
The rangy cornerback with blazing speed has drawn college coaches from across the country to the Tiger fieldhouse, and it’s easy to see why.
“My strengths are tackling in the open field and my speed,” the junior said. “I feel like I have great ball skills and a deep understanding of defensive concepts. Not to be cocky, but I do things other kids don’t—and that goes all the way back to junior high.”
McMillian, an all-district football selection, has also made plenty of noise on the track. Over the past few weeks, he’s set personal bests in both the 100 and 200 meters. His 200-meter time of 20.77 landed him in the Katy High School history books as the program’s all-time best.
“I’ve been running track since I was nine,” he said. “It’s always been a part of my life. My goal is to break the Katy 100-meter record and keep improving my times. I’m also chasing the best 200-meter time in the country.”
As McMillian gears up for the recruiting rush, he’ll be able to lean on two experienced guides. His mom, Cydryce, is the head volleyball coach at Episcopal and played her college ball at Indiana. His dad, Charles, played football at Utah State.
“I’m looking for three things,” McMillian said. “A great coaching staff, a great environment, and great academics. That always comes first. I want to play football as long as I can, but I also want an accounting or marketing degree to fall back on.”
The offers are already stacking up: Houston, TCU, North Texas, Utah State, Texas State, Oregon State, and Pittsburgh, among others, have come calling.
But McMillian is still grinding.
“I’m always working to get better,” he said. “These days, I’m really focused on my press coverage. I have long arms, which helps me lock in on a receiver at the line of scrimmage.”
As the middle child of five—with four sisters—McMillian has picked up some important life skills off the field, too.
“It’s not that bad,” he laughed. “They’ve taught me a lot of patience.”
And, apparently, some zone coverage, too.
In what feels like the blink of an eye, Texas high school baseball has moved past the tournament stage and into the heart of district play.
Since the preseason rankings, the Dallas-Fort Worth landscape has shifted, proving just how unpredictable this season can be.
Leading the charge is Boswell, which has surged from No. 7 to the top spot after an outstanding 15-1 start, ranking third overall in Texas, according to MaxPreps.
Still riding high is Grapevine (13-2), the reigning UIL-5A State Champion, which looks primed for another deep playoff run.
Southlake Carroll (12-3-1) continues to be a powerhouse, while Flower Mound (12-5), a 2024 State Semifinalist, remains a major threat.
Aledo has been one of the biggest surprises, racing to a 12-4 record with a 2-0 start in district play.
With key matchups ahead and district rivalries heating up, here’s a look at VYPE’s updated rankings for the top teams in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE DALLAS-FORT WORTH BASEBALL TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Boswell Pioneers (3-6A) -- 15-1; 2-0 in District
2. Grapevine Mustangs (6-5A) -- 13-2; 1-0
3. Southlake Carroll Dragons (4-6A) -- 12-3-1; 2-0
4. Aledo Bearcats (5-5A) -- 12-4; 2-0
5. Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A) -- 12-5; 2-0
6. Wylie Pirates (9-6A) -- 14-6; 5-1
7. Rockwall Yellowjackets (10-6A) -- 14-3; 1-1
8. FM Marcus Marauders (5-6A) -- 12-4; 2-0
9. Sachse Mustangs (9-6A) -- 12-4-1; 4-1
10. Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A) -- 11-4-1; 0-2
Honorable Mentions: Lucas Lovejoy (9-5A), Argyle (6-5A), Prosper (6-6A), Rowlett (9-6A), Royse City (10-6A), Timber Creek (4-6A), MacArthur (7-6A), Melissa (9-5A), Graham (6-4A), Rockwall-Heath (10-6A)
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