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5 Things We Learned From Week 7 of UIL Football Around the Metroplex
There are only a few more weeks of the regular season for Texas high school football around the metroplex.
Let’s dive into five storylines that followed after games played in Week 7.
Still unbeaten
There were a few games bigger last weekend than North Crowley and Waxahachie. The Fort Worth school went to Waxahachie and picked up a dominating 42-17 win.
That means there will be a new No. 1 team in Class 6A in the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football/Associated Press poll. Heading into that game, three of the top four teams in the state were from the DFW area. Defending Class 6A Division I champion Galena Park North Shore was the only non-Dallas area team in that grouping.
Waxahachie will fall, but they have wins over two teams in the top-10 last week: No. 9 Coppell and No. 10 Denton Guyer.
Keller needed every point and almost every minute to rally for a win over Trophy Club Byron Nelson, 49-42. That win extends the Indians’ win streak to 6-0, the best record for the program since 1967.
Byron Nelson had a 42-28 lead before Blake Dyniewski’s TD run made it 47-42 and erased the 1-point deficit with less than 2 minutes left.
Speaking of unbeatens
Heading into Week 8, several teams secured wins last week, extending their winning streaks this season.
Of the UIL bunch, Anna and Celina are in the same district, so by virtue of that, there will be a team with a loss in that game — unlike the NFC East where ties happen. That matchup is on Oct. 30, assuming both keep winning.
There is also O.D. Wyatt and Fort Worth Arlington Heights are in the same district and also will play on Oct. 30. At the private school level, unbeaten Episcopal School of Dallas and Arlington Oakridge play this week, so at least one team from this list will have an L after Week 8.
Gone from the list is Prosper Walnut Grove, which lost 50-49 in overtime to Dallas Jesuit.
Here’s a glance at those without a loss so far:
UIL
- Arlington Martin
- Keller
- Allen
- Sachse
- North Crowley
- Fort Worth Arlington Heights
- Fort Worth O.D. Wyatt
- Frisco Lone Star
- Anna
- Celina
- Mansfield Timberview
- Mineral Wells
- Dallas Life Oak Cliff
- Collinsville
Private
- Dallas First Baptist
- Arlington Oakridge
- Episcopal School of Dallas
- Fort Worth Covenant Classical
- Irving Faustina Academy
* Asterisk* unbeaten
Lewisville improved to 3-3 on the year after a dominating 42-7 win against No. 10-ranked Denton Guyer.
The Fighting Farmers got two punt return scores from Deuce Mathis, who also threw a touchdown pass. The team is still unbeaten on the field and 0-3 in a boardroom decision.
The Dallas Morning News wrote that quarterback Laykon Brassfield’s family is looking for a court hearing to overrule the DEC decision to rule him ineligible. To flash back a bit, the Fighting Farmers were 3-0 when his residency issues led to Lewisville having to forfeit a 3-0 start.
Coach Michael Odle has guided his team through this rocky time with poise as they have won 40-7, 38-8 and 42-7 and are part of a 3-way tie for first place in District 5-6A. Denton Braswell and Hebron are tied with them at 2-0 in district play.
Hebron will play in Lewisville this week at Max Goldsmith Stadium in a key game.
Backup shines bright
North Richland Hills Richland and Birdville played on Friday, both coming off the 1st loss of the season.
In a battle to stay in second place in the district, the Royals rolled to a dominating win, 56-35. Quarterback Brett Kates accounted for 7 total touchdowns — 4 passing and 3 rushing.
However, one of the biggest storylines was the absence of Jayshon Gibson.
The UCLA pledge was hurt late against Dallas Highland Park and didn’t return in the team’s final drive of the game, an eventual loss.
The Royals turned to sophomore Isaiah White. He ran the ball 24 times for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns.
He’s a name to watch and he’s one some colleges already know.
He holds offers from Kansas State, Minnesota, Texas Tech, SMU, UTSA and UTEP, according to 247sports.com
Trey for 8
Frisco Lone Star standout quarterback Trey Wright threw for 7 touchdowns, breaking a school record in Week 6.
In Week 7, he did the same thing.
In a 69-7 win over Frisco Heritage, the USC pledge threw for 357 yards and 7 touchdowns. Five different receivers had touchdowns. Wright also had a TD run, giving him a hand in 8 of the touchdowns for the Rangers, now 6-0 overall and 3-0 in District 5-5A Division 1.
This week the Rangers face a 1-5 Frisco Centennial team that is coming off a 70-0 loss to Melissa.
Could Wright break the record again?
Bonus Nugget
Van Alstyne picked up an 83-26 win over Lake Worth. That is a new school record for points in a game, breaking the previous record. That previous mark was an 81-0 win over Cooper in 1931. To give context, UIL crowned only one football champion in the whole state back then.
Bridgeland has wins over Cypress Ranch, The Woodlands and Tompkins
RESHUFFLED RANKINGS: The VYPE Lone Star College Top 25 gets a makeover after Week 7
VYPE’s No. 1 team in Class 6A, North Shore, survived a major scare on Friday night against Summer Creek, rallying from a 14-point second-half deficit to escape with a win. It ultimately came down to a blocked field goal to preserve the Mustangs’ undefeated record.
Through seven weeks of football, the picture is becoming clearer — and it’s time for VYPE to reshuffle the rankings.
With more data on the table, the questions get tougher. Who can beat whom? Which teams have faced the most challenging schedules? And which programs still have something to prove?
Let’s break it down.
CLASS 6A: THE CONTENDERS ARE EMERGING
Pearland has made a strong case for itself, dominating its schedule while securing a signature victory over Manvel, which was ranked in the Top 12 at the time. The Oilers are building momentum as the competition heats up.
Bridgeland has also earned its place in the conversation. The Bears edged The Woodlands with a late field goal and took down Cypress Ranch, which was ranked No. 2 at the time. Cypress Ranch now checks in at No. 6, with CE King sitting at No. 7. Don't forget, Ranch and King gave us an instant classic earlier this season, adding another layer to an increasingly competitive race.
Meanwhile, Klein continues to fly under the radar as one of the area's most consistent teams. The undefeated Bearkats have stacked wins over Klein Oak, Magnolia and Klein Cain, giving them a strong résumé as district play intensifies.
The Woodlands is another team trending upward. The Highlanders took care of ranked Willis and dominated College Park, which was ranked at the time. Those performances give The Woodlands a strong argument as VYPE continues to evaluate the contenders.
Tomball beat Klein Collins, which will have huge district repercussions. Tompkins moves into the rankings after a huge win over Jordan.
Two teams that remain difficult to evaluate are Deer Park and Memorial. Deer Park's signature win came against a solid La Porte squad, while Memorial has yet to face a true test. Both have put themselves in the conversation, but tougher competition should tell us more about where they belong.
CLASS 5A: LA PORTE MAKES A STATEMENT
La Porte is beginning to gain serious traction after an explosive second-half performance to take down Port Arthur Memorial. The Bulldogs are making noise at the right time and could be a team to watch as the season progresses.
Fort Bend Marshall and Lake Creek also return to the rankings following solid victories. With district races tightening, both programs have an opportunity to build momentum and strengthen their postseason cases.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS: NO CHANGES AT THE TOP
The private school rankings remain unchanged this week. With the top programs continuing to hold their ground, the next round of matchups could be pivotal in determining whether anyone can break through.
TUNE IN: ON MY WHISTLE
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Watch “ON MY WHISTLE” every week on the VYPE YouTube channel for game predictions, key matchups and the latest conversation surrounding Houston-area high school football.
The season is heating up, the rankings are shifting, and every Friday night brings another opportunity to make a statement. The question now is simple: Who is built to make a championship run?
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THE VYPE Top 25 Class 6A
- North Shore Mustangs
- Katy Tigers
- Ridge Point Panthers
- Pearland Oilers
- Bridgeland Bears
- Cypress Ranch Mustangs
- CE King Panthers
- Shadow Creek Sharks
- Klein Bearkats
- The Woodlands Highlanders
- Deer Park Deer
- Tomball Cougars
- Memorial Mustangs
- Barbers Hill Eagles
- Manvel Mavericks
- Summer Creek Bulldogs
- Waller Bulldogs
- Klein Collins Tigers
- Langham Creek Lobos
- Fulshear Chargers
- Cypress Falls Eagles
- Fort Bend Travis Tigers
- Cypress Woods Wildcats
- Aldine Davis Falcons
- Tompkins Falcons
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CLASS 5A TOP 10
- Randle Lions
- Angleton Wildcats
- Montgomery Bears
- Crawford Chargers
- Friendswood Mustangs
- La Porte Bulldogs
- Waltrip Rams
- FB Marshall Buffs
- Lake Creek Lions
- West Fork Gators
PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP 5
- The Kinkaid School Falcons
- St. Thomas Eagles
- Episcopal Knights
- TWCA Warriors
- Lutheran South Pioneers