Texas, September 16, 2025
News Summary
In Week 4 of Texas high school football, dominant teams like Southlake Carroll and Aledo continued their unbeaten streaks, showcasing impressive victories. Notably, Humble Summer Creek achieved a stunning 78-0 win, while Lufkin followed closely with a 76-0 rout. Close games included North Crowley’s 28-27 victory over Denton Guyer, highlighting the competitive nature of the rankings. Individual performances also shined, with a Tyler player scoring six touchdowns. Upcoming games will influence playoff seeding as teams prepare for district play.
Austin — High school football in Texas continued to show lopsided scores and a handful of tight contests in Week 4 as statewide rankings across all classes reflected several dominant performances and a few close upsets. Top-ranked teams held firm while multiple programs recorded blowouts that reshaped perceptions ahead of district play.
Key takeaways
The most important developments from Week 4: several unbeaten programs maintained perfect starts, including Southlake Carroll, Allen, Humble Summer Creek and Pearland in Class 6A. A number of games produced large margins of victory — notably Humble Summer Creek’s 78-0 win and Lufkin’s 76-0 result — while a handful of ranked matchups were decided by single scores, such as North Crowley’s 28-27 win over Denton Guyer. Individual standout performances included a school-record six-touchdown game by a Tyler player and a 266-yard, five-touchdown rushing day by Marshall’s leading back.
Supporting details: statewide rankings and notable scores
In Class 6A, Southlake Carroll (3-0) led the rankings after a 52-3 victory over Trophy Club Nelson. Other notable 6A results included Allen’s 70-14 win over Prosper Rock Hill, Humble Summer Creek’s 78-0 rout of Spring, Lake Travis’s 59-13 victory over Midland Legacy, and Pearland’s 64-0 win over Pasadena Rayburn. Close games in the top 25 included North Crowley’s 28-27 win against Denton Guyer and Dripping Springs edging Killeen Harker Heights 31-26. Several ranked teams were idle, including Duncanville and Prosper, while some teams moved up after decisive wins.
In Class 5A Division I, Aledo remained No. 1 following a 54-7 win over White Settlement Brewer. Frisco Lone Star (46-7 over McKinney North), Denton Ryan (43-14 over Keller Fossil Ridge), and Lufkin (76-0 over Little Rock Southwest) all recorded emphatic wins. College Station A&M Consolidated put up 48 points in a 48-40 victory over Pflugerville Weiss in a high-scoring affair.
In Class 5A Division II, South Oak Cliff claimed the top spot after a 20-17 victory over Longview. Richmond Randle and Brenham both produced high-scoring wins, with Richmond Randle defeating Fort Bend Travis 56-29 and Brenham beating Bryan 49-22. Iowa Colony and Port Neches-Groves also continued unbeaten starts with decisive victories.
Across Class 4A Division I, Celina and Canyon West Plains posted strong wins, while Kilgore rolled to a 66-6 victory over Gilmer. In Class 4A Division II, Carthage opened the week with a 47-0 shutout, and multiple programs recorded double-digit wins, including Sealy (58-0) and Midland Greenwood (54-6).
Standout individual performances
- Six-touchdown game: A player from Tyler scored six touchdowns in a 63-0 win over Seagoville, setting a school record and contributing to a dominant team performance.
- Quarterback efficiency: A Tyler Legacy signal-caller completed 10 of 15 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Marshall.
- All-purpose scoring: Kilgore’s top playmaker accounted for three rushing touchdowns and a kickoff-return touchdown in a 66-6 win over Gilmer.
- Rushing outburst: Marshall’s lead back rushed for 266 yards and five touchdowns in a victory against Tyler Legacy, a performance that significantly impacted that game’s outcome.
Close games and upsets
Not all contests were blowouts. Several ranked or notable teams were involved in tight finishes. North Crowley’s 28-27 win over Denton Guyer and South Oak Cliff’s 20-17 victory over Longview were decided by single possessions. Longview, ranked in the top 25 of Class 6A, fell to South Oak Cliff, an example of how competitive games between classifications can lead to unexpected outcomes.
Upcoming matchups and context
Attention now shifts to upcoming Central Texas matchups that could influence rankings and playoff seeding as district play approaches. Important upcoming games include Vista Ridge vs. Stony Point and Liberty Hill vs. Connally, both of which have implications for district standings and regional momentum. Teams across the state will use the next weeks to solidify starting lineups and make strategic adjustments before midseason.
Why these results matter
Early-season blowouts can affect state and regional rankings, while narrow wins reveal vulnerabilities that opponents may exploit later in the season. Unbeaten records are valuable for seeding, but close-game performances and individual breakout games also shape perceptions of team depth and coaching adjustments. With district play on the horizon, Week 4 results help set the tone for which programs are likely to contend deep into the season.
Summary table
| Category | Example | Score / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Largest team blowouts | Humble Summer Creek; Lufkin | 78-0; 76-0 |
| Top-ranked 6A | Southlake Carroll | 52-3 over Trophy Club Nelson |
| Tight ranked games | North Crowley vs. Denton Guyer | 28-27 |
| Notable individual | Marshall running back | 266 yards, 5 TDs |
FAQ
What do these Week 4 rankings represent?
The rankings reflect the current statewide standings for high school football teams in various Texas classifications after Week 4 results. They are used to assess team performance and influence seeding and perceptions heading into district play.
Which teams had the most lopsided wins in Week 4?
Teams with the largest margins included Humble Summer Creek (78-0), Lufkin (76-0) and Pearland (64-0). Multiple programs recorded shutouts and high-scoring victories.
Who were the top individual performers?
Standout individual games included a six-touchdown performance by a Tyler player, a 266-yard, five-touchdown rushing game by Marshall’s leading rusher, and multiple multi-touchdown efforts across classifications.
What are the upcoming games to watch?
Key upcoming matchups in Central Texas include Vista Ridge vs. Stony Point and Liberty Hill vs. Connally. These games will be important for district positioning and regional momentum.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Unbeaten teams | Multiple teams across classes remained unbeaten, including Southlake Carroll, Allen, Humble Summer Creek and Pearland. |
| Blowouts | Several games ended with margins of 50 points or more, indicating offensive dominance and defensive shutouts in some cases. |
| Tight finishes | Close games such as North Crowley vs. Denton Guyer (28-27) and South Oak Cliff vs. Longview (20-17) highlighted competitive matchups. |
| Players to watch | High-impact individual performances this week included multiple multi-touchdown outings and a 266-yard rushing game that could affect weekly awards and attention from regional scouts. |
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