Dallas, September 30, 2025
News Summary
As the Texas high school football season enters Week 6, 35 teams from the Dallas area remain undefeated after the first four weeks of play. This weekend, an impressive 152 games are scheduled across the Dallas metro area, showcasing key matchups like Frisco Panther Creek against Celina and Dallas Adamson against South Oak Cliff. The continued success of local teams is crucial as rankings and playoff positions start to solidify, making this a pivotal moment for coaches and communities invested in high school football.
Dallas — The 2025 Texas high school football season is currently in Week 6. 35 Dallas-area teams remain undefeated after the first four weeks of games. The region will play a packed slate this weekend, with 152 games scheduled across the Dallas metro area from September 25 to September 27. Games include key matchups featuring top-ranked teams in Texas, and the North Texas high school football scoreboard allows live tracking of all games.
Key facts and top developments
The article provides a breakdown of the undefeated teams for this week. Prominent matchups for the weekend include Frisco Panther Creek vs. Celina and Dallas Adamson vs. South Oak Cliff. A total of 16 games are scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, while notable matchups for Friday include Skyline vs. Duncanville. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, four games are set to happen, including Lindsay vs. Dublin.
Recent on-field results are already shaping district races and rankings. DeSoto won against Waxahachie (40-17) to bolster its position in District 11-6A. Elsewhere, Cedar Hill begins climbing the rankings by overcoming Lancaster, which was previously ranked. The scoreboard and live tracking tools will be especially busy as teams jockey for position ahead of district play.
Weekend schedule and must-watch games
Across the Dallas metro area, Games include key matchups featuring top-ranked teams in Texas. The most prominent non-district tilts and regional clashes to monitor are Frisco Panther Creek vs. Celina and Dallas Adamson vs. South Oak Cliff. Thursday opens the window with a concentrated evening slate, while Friday carries the bulk of marquee contests. Saturday has a lighter lineup but includes several long-standing regional rivalries, such as Lindsay vs. Dublin.
By day
- A total of 16 games are scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, giving early-season momentum a chance to shift quickly.
- Notable games for Friday, September 26, 2025, include Skyline vs. Duncanville, a matchup with playoff and ranking implications.
- On Saturday, September 27, 2025, four games are set to happen, including Lindsay vs. Dublin.
Undefeated teams and standings
League standings and week-to-week movement are particularly important this season. 35 Dallas-area teams remain undefeated after the first four weeks of games, a figure that highlights both strong starts for established programs and breakout performances from under-the-radar teams. The breakdown of undefeated squads covers classification and district status so fans and local media can follow potential playoff qualifiers.
Coaching, salaries and community context
Coaching compensation and workload are central to the local conversation around high school football. Southlake Carroll’s head coach, Riley Dodge, is the highest-paid in North Texas, earning $175,000 this season. Highland Park’s Randy Allen and Rockwall-Heath’s coach rank second and third, both earning nearly $159,000. At the district level, Coaches in Dallas ISD have varying salaries, with South Oak Cliff’s Jason Todd being the highest paid in the district at $135,875.
Regional averages show a substantial gap between coaching pay and classroom pay. Coaches have an average salary of $125,724 in the area, compared to the average teacher’s salary of around $62,500. Many coaches also take on additional roles such as athletic directors, increasing responsibilities and time commitments. This added pressure is a factor in staff turnover. The level of community expectations contributes to the stress and burnout among coaches, leading to a 20% turnover rate.
Why it matters
High school football remains a central part of local culture and community life across North Texas. Texas high school football culture is deeply valued in the community, with coaches serving as important figures for their players. The combination of packed schedules, regional rivalries and the financial and personal stakes for coaching staffs makes each weekend important for team trajectories and community engagement.
Live coverage and resources
The North Texas high school football scoreboard allows live tracking of all games. Fans and families can follow scores, drive-time updates and standings throughout the three-day slate from September 25 to September 27. Local schedules will determine playoff seeding and district positioning as the season progresses beyond Week 6.
FAQ
Q: What week is the season currently in?
A: The 2025 Texas high school football season is currently in Week 6.
Q: How many Dallas-area teams remain undefeated?
A: 35 Dallas-area teams remain undefeated after the first four weeks of games.
Q: How many games are scheduled this weekend across the Dallas metro area?
A: There are 152 games scheduled across the Dallas metro area from September 25 to September 27.
Q: Does the article include a breakdown of undefeated teams?
A: The article provides a breakdown of the undefeated teams for this week.
Q: Are there key matchups featuring top-ranked teams?
A: Games include key matchups featuring top-ranked teams in Texas.
Q: What are the most prominent matchups this weekend?
A: Prominent matchups for the weekend include Frisco Panther Creek vs. Celina and Dallas Adamson vs. South Oak Cliff.
Q: How many games are scheduled on Thursday?
A: A total of 16 games are scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Q: Which Friday game is highlighted as notable?
A: Notable games for Friday, September 26, 2025, include Skyline vs. Duncanville.
Q: What is happening on Saturday?
A: On Saturday, September 27, 2025, four games are set to happen, including Lindsay vs. Dublin.
Q: Is there live tracking available for all games?
A: The North Texas high school football scoreboard allows live tracking of all games.
Q: Any recent notable results?
A: DeSoto won against Waxahachie (40-17) to bolster its position in District 11-6A.
Q: Are there any ranking movements to note?
A: Cedar Hill begins climbing the rankings by overcoming Lancaster, which was previously ranked.
Q: Who is the highest-paid coach in North Texas?
A: Southlake Carroll’s head coach, Riley Dodge, is the highest-paid in North Texas, earning $175,000 this season.
Q: Who are the second- and third-highest-paid coaches?
A: Highland Park’s Randy Allen and Rockwall-Heath’s coach rank second and third, both earning nearly $159,000.
Q: Do coaches hold additional roles?
A: Many coaches also take on additional roles such as athletic directors.
Q: What are average compensation figures for coaches and teachers?
A: Coaches have an average salary of $125,724 in the area, compared to the average teacher’s salary of around $62,500.
Q: Is coach turnover a concern?
A: The level of community expectations contributes to the stress and burnout among coaches, leading to a 20% turnover rate.
Q: Who is the highest-paid coach in Dallas ISD?
A: Coaches in Dallas ISD have varying salaries, with South Oak Cliff’s Jason Todd being the highest paid in the district at $135,875.
Q: What role does football culture play locally?
A: Texas high school football culture is deeply valued in the community, with coaches serving as important figures for their players.
Weekend and Coaching Summary
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Season week | Week 6 |
| Undefeated teams (Dallas-area) | 35 |
| Games scheduled (Sept 25–27) | 152 |
| Thursday games (Sept 25) | 16 |
| Saturday games (Sept 27) | 4 |
| Notable Thursday/Friday/Saturday matchups | Frisco Panther Creek vs. Celina; Dallas Adamson vs. South Oak Cliff; Skyline vs. Duncanville; Lindsay vs. Dublin |
| Recent result | DeSoto 40–17 Waxahachie |
| Highest-paid coach (North Texas) | $175,000 |
| Coaches average salary | $125,724 |
| Average teacher salary | $62,500 |
| Coach turnover rate | 20% |
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Additional Resources
- SI: Dallas Area High School Football Schedule & Scores
- Wikipedia: Texas High School Football
- NBC DFW: Texas High School Football Scores
- Google Search: Texas High School Football
- Dallas News: Dallas Area High School Football Rankings
- Google Scholar: Texas High School Football
- Dallas Observer: Highest Paid High School Football Coaches
- Encyclopedia Britannica: High School Football
- NBC DFW: Texas High School Football Rankings Week 6
- Google News: Texas High School Football
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