Southlake, September 23, 2025
News Summary
After a decisive 44-6 victory over Euless Trinity, Southlake Carroll has climbed to the No. 1 position in the Texas high school football rankings. This shift follows notable upsets among previously ranked teams, including Duncanville’s loss to Waxahachie, which dropped them from first to fourth. The rankings reflect the intense competition and the impact of key matchups across various classifications this week, highlighting the ongoing excitement of the high school football season.
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Southlake Carroll rises to No. 1 in Texas high school football rankings after decisive Week 5 win
The Week 5 high school rankings from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine and TexasFootball.com show significant movement across classifications, with Southlake Carroll ascending to No. 1 after a dominant victory. Several previously top-ranked teams suffered upsets, prompting a reshuffle in the statewide standings that reflects results from a busy week of high-stakes matchups.
Top-line results and ranking changes
Key results and ranking outcomes for Week 5 are as follows:
- Southlake Carroll (4-0) wins against Euless Trinity, score 44-6; now ranks No. 1.
- Duncanville falls to Waxahachie, score 28-27; drops from No. 1 to No. 4.
- Waxahachie soars to No. 3 after defeating Duncanville.
- North Crowley drops out of the Top 25 after losing to Rockwall, score 37-35.
- Rockwall returns to the rankings at No. 19.
Class 6A overview
The upper tier of Class 6A showed continued strength from several unbeaten programs. Alongside Southlake Carroll, other top-ranked schools in Class 6A include Allen (4-0), Fort Bend Ridge Point (4-0), and Lake Travis (4-0). The changes at the top followed a narrow upset that affected the previous No. 1 seed and created movement that will influence playoff positioning and perception heading into the midseason stretch.
Class 5A and 4A notable results
Notable results in other classifications also influenced rankings and momentum. Scores and outcomes of note:
- Notable scores from Class 5A, including Aledo winning 56-7 against NRH Birdville.
- Frisco Lone Star defeats Frisco Centennial 47-0.
- In Class 4A, Celina defeated Franklin 33-22.
Undefeated teams, resurging programs, and weekly effects
Several programs remain unbeaten and will be monitored as rankings continue to settle. Humble Summer Creek (3-0) idle this week. In Class 5A Division II, Dallas South Oak Cliff and Richmond Randle remain undefeated in Class 5A Division II. In Class 3A, multiple teams are preserving perfect records, with Several teams in Class 3A, such as Winnsboro, also maintain perfect records.
The season has resumed with many high-stakes matchups contributing to shifting rankings. Rankings consistently updated through the weekly performances are guiding how teams are viewed across the state and will shape seeding and attention as the calendar moves toward playoff time.
What changed this week
The most consequential single-game result for the rankings was the close upset in which Duncanville falls to Waxahachie, score 28-27; drops from No. 1 to No. 4. That result, combined with Southlake Carroll (4-0) wins against Euless Trinity, score 44-6; now ranks No. 1, produced a clear shift at the top of the statewide list. Elsewhere, narrow games produced further movement: North Crowley drops out of the Top 25 after losing to Rockwall, score 37-35, and Rockwall returns to the rankings at No. 19.
Outlook
With multiple undefeated teams still active and several ranked teams tested by close games, weekly performance will continue to dictate ranking adjustments. Coaches and programs will take the coming weeks to strengthen position within classifications, while fans and analysts track how wins and losses shape postseason prospects.
FAQ
- What rankings are these results from?
- These results are from the Week 5 high school rankings from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine and TexasFootball.com.
- Which team is now No. 1?
- Southlake Carroll (4-0) wins against Euless Trinity, score 44-6; now ranks No. 1.
- What happened to Duncanville?
- Duncanville falls to Waxahachie, score 28-27; drops from No. 1 to No. 4.
- How did Waxahachie move in the rankings?
- Waxahachie soars to No. 3 after defeating Duncanville.
- Did any team drop out of the Top 25?
- North Crowley drops out of the Top 25 after losing to Rockwall, score 37-35.
- Did any team return to the rankings?
- Rockwall returns to the rankings at No. 19.
- Which other Class 6A teams are noted as top-ranked?
- Other top-ranked schools in Class 6A include Allen (4-0), Fort Bend Ridge Point (4-0), and Lake Travis (4-0).
- Were there notable Class 5A and 4A results?
- Notable scores from Class 5A, including Aledo winning 56-7 against NRH Birdville. Frisco Lone Star defeats Frisco Centennial 47-0. In Class 4A, Celina defeated Franklin 33-22.
- Are there undefeated teams to watch?
- Humble Summer Creek (3-0) idle this week. Dallas South Oak Cliff and Richmond Randle remain undefeated in Class 5A Division II. Several teams in Class 3A, such as Winnsboro, also maintain perfect records.
- How often are rankings updated?
- Rankings consistently updated through the weekly performances.
Ranking snapshot
| Team | Record | Recent Result | New Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southlake Carroll | 4-0 | Wins against Euless Trinity, score 44-6 | No. 1 |
| Duncanville | — | Falls to Waxahachie, score 28-27 | Drops from No. 1 to No. 4 |
| Waxahachie | — | Defeated Duncanville | No. 3 |
| Rockwall | — | Defeated North Crowley, score 37-35 | Returns at No. 19 |
| North Crowley | — | Loses to Rockwall, score 37-35 | Drops out of Top 25 |
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- Google News: Texas high school football rankings
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