News Summary
As the Texas high school football season progresses into Week 7, rankings have been updated by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine. In Class 6A, Southlake Carroll leads with a perfect 6-0 record following a decisive win. Class 5A Division I sees Aledo also dominating at 6-0 after a closely contested victory. Upcoming matches promise to deliver more thrills as teams vie for playoff positions, showcasing remarkable coaching and individual talent across the state.
Texas high school football has reached a thrilling point in its season as Week 7 rankings have been released by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine and TexasFootball.com. The excitement on the field is palpable, with several teams establishing their dominance and others battling for recognition in the latest standings.
Class 6A Rankings
The top position in Class 6A is held by Southlake Carroll, boasting an impressive 6-0 record after a decisive 63-28 victory over Keller. Meanwhile, Allen, currently 5-0, remains idle this week. Other notable teams in the rankings include Humble Summer Creek (5-0), which edged out Humble Atascocita 38-35, and Fort Bend Ridge Point (6-0), which convincingly defeated Fort Bend Bush 62-14.
Rounding out the top 10 are Lake Travis (5-0), Dickinson (6-0), Pearland (6-0), Prosper (5-0), Austin Westlake (4-1), and Duncanville (2-1). Notably, teams such as Austin Vandegrift, Klein Collins, Rockwall, Willis, and Coppell have dropped out of the rankings this week.
Class 5A Division I Rankings
In Class 5A Division I, Aledo leads with a 6-0 record after a hard-fought 15-14 victory against Denton Ryan. Following closely is Frisco Lone Star, also at 6-0 after defeating Frisco 55-35. Comal Smithson Valley (4-1) remained idle this past week, while Angleton (5-0) showcased their strength with a dominating 68-0 win over Pasadena.
Additional contenders in the top 10 include Denton Ryan (4-1), who lost narrowly to Aledo, Port Arthur Memorial (6-0), which triumphed over Galveston Ball 48-0, and Dallas Highland Park (5-1), which defeated Red Oak 52-35. Other teams include La Porte (4-1), Austin Anderson (5-0), and Pflugerville Weiss (5-1).
Upcoming Matches
Exciting matchups are set for Thursday, October 9, including Westlake against Austin High School at 7:30 p.m. in Class 6A, which can be watched live on the NFHS website. Other notable games to keep an eye on this week include Eastlake vs. Socorro, Franklin vs. Eastwood, Austin vs. Clint, and Del Valle vs. Hanks.
In the El Paso area, 27 teams are in action for Week 7, with teams such as Bowie, Andress, Cathedral, and Coronado sitting this week out.
Regular Season Structure
The regular season consists of 11 weeks, culminating in a playoff series that holds heightened significance for qualifying teams and showcases the best talent in Texas high school football.
Coaching and Player Highlights
Coaching remains a key component in team successes, with Westlake head coach Tony Salazar leading the team to impressive victories, including a recent 66-0 win over Austin Akins. In terms of player recognition, Bowe Bentley from Celina has emerged as a top quarterback, while Brock Boyd of Southlake Carroll has been noted as a top receiver, highlighting the individual talents that contribute to team performances across the state.
The landscape of Texas high school football is as dynamic as ever, with teams fighting for supremacy and players shining bright as Week 7 unfolds.
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Additional Resources
- SI: DeSoto vs. Duncanville Matchup
- El Paso Times: Week 7 Scores
- Dallas News: Dallas Area Players
- KXAN: Westlake vs. Austin High
- Click2Houston: State Rankings Released
- Wikipedia: Texas High School Football
- Google Search: Texas High School Football News
- Google Scholar: Texas High School Football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- Google News: Texas High School Football
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