News Summary
The latest rankings for Texas high school football, compiled by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, showcase the dominating performances of teams in various classifications. In Class 6A, Southlake Carroll leads after a decisive victory, while Aledo heads Class 5A Division I. Numerous teams across Central Texas also displayed impressive feats. As the season heats up, upcoming matchups promise to influence playoff positioning significantly.
Texas – The Week 8 high school football rankings in Texas have been updated, revealing a series of dominating performances across various classifications. These rankings, compiled by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine and TexasFootball.com, highlight the top teams and their recent victories as the season progresses.
Class 6A Rankings
Leading the Class 6A rankings is Southlake Carroll (7-0), which secured a decisive 66-7 victory against Northwest Eaton. This win also marked Coach Riley Dodge’s landmark achievement of his 100th career win. Following Southlake Carroll is Allen (6-0), which defeated Princeton with a score of 62-14. Fort Bend Ridge Point (7-0) showcased their strength with a resounding 77-0 victory over Fort Bend Dulles. Other notable mentions in the top 10 include Lake Travis (6-0) beating Del Valle 56-14, Dickinson (6-0) remaining idle, and Pearland (7-0) winning against Pasadena Dobie 43-13. Additionally, Prosper (6-0) triumphed over Plano with a score of 45-14, while Austin Westlake (5-1) beat Austin High 58-14. Rounding out the top ten were Duncanville (3-1), which defeated DeSoto 48-28, and Dripping Springs (7-0), winning against Austin Bowie 28-21.
Class 5A Division I Rankings
In Class 5A Division I, Aledo (7-0) continued their dominance with a solid 61-0 win over Granbury, making them the top team. Frisco Lone Star (6-0) had a quiet week and remained idle, while Comal Smithson Valley (5-1) defeated SA Wagner 48-7. Angleton (6-0) also demonstrated their strength with a victory against Friendswood, finishing the match at 41-6.
Class 5A Division II Rankings
The Class 5A Division II rankings saw Dallas South Oak Cliff (5-1) on a bye week, and Richmond Randle (6-0) achieving a solid win against Texas City with a score of 25-7.
Class 4A Rankings
In Class 4A, Celina (7-0) continues to impress by winning against Sulphur Springs with a score of 38-14, while Stephenville (6-0) remained idle this week.
Class 3A Rankings
Within Class 3A, Franklin (3-2) notched a significant win against Troy, dominating the match with a score of 68-27. Paradise (6-1) also secured a convincing victory against Iowa Park, finishing 43-7.
Central Texas Highlights
Several games in Central Texas saw impressive performances from various teams. Anderson defeated Cedar Creek 62-3, Elgin crushed Crockett 70-21, and Rouse triumphed over Killeen Chaparral with a score of 70-7. Vandegrift outscored Manor, concluding the game 62-13, while Weiss shut out Lockhart, winning 47-0. Other notable scores included Angleton defeating Humble Kingwood Park 67-13 and Denton Guyer besting Lewisville Marcus 52-21. Additionally, district competitors such as Houston Memorial won 49-21 and Spring Westfield kept a clean sheet against their opponents with a 58-0 triumph.
Upcoming Key Matchups
Looking ahead, upcoming key matchups include Southlake Carroll facing Justin Northwest on October 17, and Prosper going up against a tough Plano West team, which could have significant implications for playoff positioning.
The results from this week highlight the strength and competitiveness of Texas high school football, as numerous teams continue to deliver impressive performances while the season intensifies.
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Additional Resources
- SI Texas High School Football Rankings
- Wikipedia: Texas High School Football
- KXAN Texas High School Football Scores
- Google Search: Texas High School Football
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football (Sport)
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- Google News: Texas High School Football Scores
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