The Texas top 25 remained largely intact after last week’s action, with only Humble Atascocita dropping out after a 35-28 home loss to Austin Westlake. The Chaps (2-1) moved up one spot from No. 12 to No. 11 this week.
Another Humble school, Summer Creek, makes its debut in the top 25 after bouncing Spring, 78-0. In addition to Westlake’s big road win, Dallas South Oak Cliff held off Longview, 20-17, and Celina rolled past Gunter, 43-19, in the other top 25 match-ups.
Here are our new weekly rankings:
No. 1 Duncanville Panthers (1-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, at Waxahachie, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/5/25, Duncanville 35, Dallas South Oak Cliff 28
W/L Streak: 1 win
Previous Ranking: 1
The Panthers are coming off another bye week as part of their abbreviated eight-game 2025 schedule. This week, Duncanville hits the road for the first time this season to take on a solid Waxahachie squad. The Indians (2-0) are coming off a 9-4 season that included a third-round playoff appearance.
No. 2 North Crowley Eagles (3-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/18/25, Rockwall, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, North Crowley 28, Denton Guyer, 27
W/L Streak: 19 wins
Previous Ranking: 2
North Crowley continues to find ways to win close games this season. Last week, the Eagles came away with a 28-27 road win at Denton Guyer to run their win streak to 19 straight games. The Eagles return home to wrap up non-district play against Rockwall (1-2) on Thursday.
No. 3 Southlake Carroll Dragons (3-0, 1-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, Euless Trinity, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Southlake Carroll 52, Trophy Club Byron Nelson 3
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: 3
The Dragons outscored their first three opponents — Midland, Lewisville Hebron and Trophy Club Byron Nelson — by a combined total of 136-10. How’s that for dominance? However, Southlake Carroll gets its first big test of the season against undefeated Euless Trinity this week. The Trojans have outscored their first three opponents, 106-30.
No. 4 Richmond Randle Lions (3-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/18/25, at Fort Bend Marshall, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Richmond Randle 56, Fort Bend Travis 29
W/L Streak: 19 wins
Previous Ranking: 4
Randle ran its winning streak to 19 straight games with a lopsided win over Fort Bend Travis last week in which running back Landen Williams-Callis rushed for 326 yards and six touchdowns on 22 carries. The Lions look primed to make a run at winning their second straight state title this season.
No. 5 Dallas South Oak Cliff Golden Bears (2-1, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/18/25, at Dallas Spruce, 7:15 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Dallas South Oak Cliff 20, Longview 17
W/L Streak: 1 win
Previous Ranking: 5
The Golden Bears are coming off an impressive 20-17 win over Longview, another team in our top 25. After emerging 2-1 from one of the most difficult non-district schedules in the state, SOC should have no problem running the table for the remainder of the regular season.
No. 6 Allen Eagles (3-0, 1-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, at Plano, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Allen 70, Prosper Rock Hill 14
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: 9
One of the most tradition-rich programs in Texas is alive and kicking. With last week’s thumping of Prosper Rock Hill, Allen has won 16 of its last 17 contests. This week, the Eagles take on Plano, another undefeated team on the road.
No. 7 Celina Bobcats (3-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, vs. Franklin, 7:30 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Celina 43, Gunter 19
W/L Streak: 19 wins
Previous Ranking: 7
Celina continued to assert its dominance with a 43-19 thumping of defending Class 3A Division II state champion Gunter last week. The Bobcats got 221 rushing yards and three touchdowns from Logan Gutierrez in the victory. Celina has won 19 straight games.
No. 8 Carthage Bulldogs (2-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, Tyler Chapel Hill, 7:30 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Carthage 47, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 0
W/L Streak: 17 wins
Previous Ranking: 6
Following a bye week, Carthage put the pedal to the metal last week with a shutout victory over Texarkana Liberty-Eylau. The Bulldogs continue non-district play with a big home game against Tyler Chapel Hill, which comes into the contest at 3-0, Friday night.
No. 9 Galena Park North Shore Mustangs (2-1, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/25/25, at Humble, 7:30 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Galena Park North Shore 55, Spring Westfield 0
W/L Streak: 2 wins
Previous Ranking: 8
Since a tough 41-31 loss to Dallas South Oak Cliff to open the 2025 season, the Mustangs have not given up a single point in back-to-back wins over Crowley and Spring Westfield. Now, North Shore opens District 23-6A play at Humble. The Mustangs have not lost a district game since 2019.
No. 10 Aledo Bearcats (3-0, 1-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, at Birdville, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Aledo 54, White Settlement Brewer 7
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: 10
Aledo kept one of the most impressive winning streaks in high school football history alive last week by beating White Settlement Brewer for a national record 128th straight district win. The streak dates back to 2007, which is pretty mind-boggling.
No. 11 Austin Westlake Chaparrals (2-1, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, Cibolo Steele, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Austin Westlake 35, Humble Atascocita 28
W/L Streak: 2 wins
Previous Ranking: 12
Westlake notched a huge 35-28 road win over Humble Atascocita last Friday with a steady, balanced effort. The Chaps have another big one this week when they entertain Cibolo Steele (3-0) to wrap up non-district play. The Sporting News is covering that contest.
No. 12 Waco La Vega Pirates (2-1, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, Brownwood, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Waco La Vega 44, West Orange-Stark 20
W/L Streak: 1 win
Previous Ranking: 11
The Pirates bounced back nicely from a loss to Celina by doubling up West Orange-Stark on the road. La Vega is back home this week to face Brownwood in another non-district contest. QB1 Kourtney Parr threw for 309 yards and five touchdowns last week.
No. 13 Denton Ryan Raiders (3-0, 1-0)
Next Game: 9/26/25, at Granbury, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/11/25, Denton Ryan 43, Keller Fossil Ridge 14
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: 14
After struggling on offense during the first two weeks of the season, the Raiders put up a 43-spot to open district play with a resounding win over Keller Fossil Ridge. Running back Tre’vaughn Reynolds rushed for 209 yards and four touchdowns on 17 carries. Ryan has one more district game against Granbury before its showdown with No. 10 Aledo.
No. 14 Longview Lobos (2-1, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, at Ruston (LA), 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Dallas South Oak Cliff 20, Longview 17
W/L Streak: 1 loss
Previous Ranking: 13
Longview played well but came up short in a tight game at No. 5 Dallas South Oak Cliff last week. The path doesn’t get easier for Los Lobos. Longview plays at Ruston (LA) this week. The Bearcats beat Longview, 21-10, in 2024.
No. 15 Highland Park Scots (2-1, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, Pulaski Academy (AR), 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Highland Park 42, Dallas Jesuit 14
W/L Streak: 2 wins
Previous Ranking: 15
Highland Park got a big night from quarterback Buck Randall in a lopsided win over Dallas Jesuit last week. The junior was 16-of-27 for 346 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. He also rushed for 47 yards and a TD. This week, the Scots host Pulaski Academy (AR), which handed Highland Park a home loss the last time they played in Dallas. The Bruins are 0-2 this year.
No. 16 Canyon West Plains Wolves (3-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, Bushland, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Canyon West Plains 63, Lubbock Estacado 34
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: 16
The Wolves continued to roll last week with a 29-point victory over Lubbock Estacado. West Plains has outscored its first three opponents by a combined total of 154-44. The Wolves continue non-district play at home against Bushland on Friday.
No. 17 Frisco Lone Star Rangers (3-0, 1-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, Frisco Centennial, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Frisco Lone Star 46, McKinney North 7
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: 18
Lone Star opened District 5-5A Division I play with a lopsided win over McKinney North. Trey Wright threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 151 yards and two more scores for the Rangers.
No. 18 Gunter Tigers (2-1, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/18/25, at Sanger, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Celina 43, Gunter 19
W/L Streak: 1 loss
Previous Ranking: 17
Like last season, Gunter ran into a buzzsaw against defending Class 4A Division I state champion Celina last week. The good news for the Tigers is that loss did nothing to knock them off their path to winning their third straight Class 3A Division II state championship in 2024. Look for Gunter to get back on track at Sanger this week.
No. 19 Kilgore Bulldogs (2-1, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, at Texarkana Pleasant Grove, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Kilgore 66, Gilmer 6
W/L Streak: 2 wins
Previous Ranking: 19
Since losing to No. 8 Carthage in the season opener, Kilgore has been on a mission. The Bulldogs followed up a 49-14 win at Whitehouse with a 66-6 manhandling of Gilmer last Friday night. The Bulldogs will square off with No. 22 Texarkana Pleasant Grove in our lone top 25 match-up this week.
No. 20 Prosper Eagles (2-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, at McKinney Boyd, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/4/25, Prosper 45, Rockwall-Heath 27
W/L Streak: 2 wins
Previous Ranking: 21
The Eagles are coming off a bye week, which is probably bad news for McKinney Boyd. Prosper has signature wins over No. 11 Austin Westlake and Rockwall-Heath, which beat No. 15 Highland Park. A rested and ready Prosper team is a scary proposition.
No. 21 Argyle Eagles (2-1, 1-0)
Next Game: 9/26/25 at Colleyville Heritage, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Argyle 35, Mansfield Timberview 27
W/L Streak: 2 wins
Previous Ranking: 20
Since losing to No. 17 Frisco Lone Star in the season opener, Argyle answered with back-to-back wins over Midlothian Heritage and Mansfield Timberview in last week’s district opener. The Eagles will rest up this week with a bye before resuming District 3-5A Division II play against Colleyville Heritage on Sept. 26.
No. 22 Texarkana Pleasant Grove Hawks (3-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/19/25, Kilgore, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/11/25, Texarkana Pleasant Grove 49, Daingerfield 7
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: 22
The Pleasant Grove defense is flat-out stingy. Through three games, the Hawks have surrendered a meager 16 points. The offense is also coming off its biggest game of the season, a 49-7 win over Daingerfield. No. 19 Kilgore is in town to face Pleasant Grove on Friday.
No. 23 Dripping Springs Tigers (3-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/18/25, at Buda Johnson, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/12/25, Dripping Springs 31, Killeen Harker Heights 26
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: 23
Dripping Springs held off a salty Killeen Harker Heights team, 31-26, last week to remain undefeated. The Tigers are still riding high on their season-opening win over defending Class 6A Division II state champ Austin Vandegrift. Drip plays at Buda Johnson on Thursday in a game The Sporting News is covering.
No. 24 San Antonio Brennan (3-0, 1-0)
Next Game: 9/20/25, San Antonio Harlan, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/13/25, San Antonio Brennan 56, San Antonio Sotomayor 0
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: 25
Brennan dropped the defensive hammer on San Antonio Sotomayor last week to record its first shutout of the season. The win opened Brennan’s District 28-6A title defense. The Bears have won 16 straight district contests.
No. 25 Humble Summer Creek Bulldogs (3-0, 0-0)
Next Game: 9/26/25, Channelview, 7 p.m.
Last Game: 9/11/25, Humble Summer Creek 78, Spring 0
W/L Streak: 3 wins
Previous Ranking: NR
Welcome to the countdown, Summer Creek. The Bulldogs improved to 3-0 on the season by annihilating Spring, 78-goose egg. Summer Creek is coming off a 12-3 season that culminated with a 34-31 playoff loss to Austin Vandegrift.
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