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The latest Texas high school football rankings showcase significant shakeups as major upsets unfold. Waxahachie and Rockwall climb after surprising victories, while top teams like Duncanville and North Crowley drop. Southlake Carroll now leads the Dallas-Fort Worth area rankings. Anna and Mansfield Timberview also make headlines with their strong performances. Looking ahead, fans can expect an exciting lineup of 514 high school football games across Texas this week, with many available for live viewing.
Dallas, Texas – Week 4 of the 2025 Texas high school football season has concluded with significant developments in team rankings, highlighted by major upsets. The latest rankings, determined by a vote from the SportsDayHS staff, reflect the shake-up in the standings following surprising game results.
The ranking system awards 20 points to the top team in classes 6A and 5A, with a decrement of one point for each subsequent rank, down to five points for Class 4A teams and 10 points for private schools. The compiled rankings are derived from composite scores of individual votes.
major upsets occurred this week, with Waxahachie surprising Duncanville and Rockwall defeating North Crowley. As a result, Waxahachie climbed five spots to achieve the No. 2 position in the rankings, while Rockwall jumped eight spots to become ranked No. 7. Conversely, Duncanville and North Crowley both dropped four spots following their defeats.
Additionally, the Southlake Carroll Dragons have moved to the No. 1 rank in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after a commanding victory over Euless Trinity, which fell ten places in the rankings. Other teams that have received votes include South Grand Prairie and Hurst L.D. Bell.
Anna secured a decisive 45-14 victory against Lovejoy, causing Lovejoy to drop eight spots in the rankings. Furthermore, Mansfield Timberview surged following a thrilling 43-42 win over Colleyville Heritage. Notably, no teams were eliminated from the rankings this week, as all five ranked teams secured wins.
In addition to these developments, Panther Creek is scheduled to face off against Celina in a highly anticipated game next week. St. Mark’s also made headlines by defeating Trinity Christian-Addison, allowing them to enter the rankings, while All Saints continued their successful streak with a 35-18 victory over ESD.
Looking ahead, a total of 514 high school football games are set to occur across Texas on Friday, September 26. High School On SI will provide ongoing updates and final scores for all scheduled games. Of particular interest is the upcoming highlight game: Frisco Panther Creek vs. Celina.
A busy schedule in the Coastal Bend includes Kingsville facing Moody and Flour Bluff going up against PSJA Memorial on Thursday. Various games will be accessible for live viewing and listening via different networks and YouTube channels, ensuring fans can engage with their favorite teams effectively.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas High School Football
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