THE STATUS: VYPE DFW Hoops Rankings in the regular season's final stages; Lancaster, Marcus ascend

With only a few games left in the regular season, several district races in the Dallas-Fort Worth area remain tight.

Notable shifts have occurred in our rankings since two weeks ago, though Allen (26-1; 12-0 in district) and Lake Ridge (28-2; 8-0) continue to hold firm at the top.

However, Lancaster (22-5; 8-1) has made significant progress, climbing into the Top-3 after their 68-60 win over district rival Duncanville.

Just behind them, North Crowley (24-5) is looking to close out their district slate with strong performances, maintaining momentum for the postseason.

Meanwhile, Flower Mound Marcus makes its debut in the DFW Top-10 following a dramatic 53-51 win over Denton Guyer last week.

As the regular season draws to a close and the playoffs approach, teams will be competing for position. Here’s an updated look of the area’s top basketball programs.

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*Parentheses indicates the team's district

*Last section indicates current overall record/district record

*Records are from before games taking place on 1/31

VYPE DFW BOYS TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)

1. Allen Eagles (6-6A) -- 26-1; 12-0

2. Lake Ridge Eagles (3-6A) -- 28-2; 8-0

3. Lancaster Tigers (11-6A) -- 22-5; 8-1

4.North Crowley Panthers (3-6A) -- 24-5; 6-2

5.Duncanville Panthers (11-6A) -- 16-7; 8-1

6. Plano East Panthers (6-6A) -- 22-4; 10-2

7. FM Marcus Marauders (5-6A) -- 22-7; 8-2

8.Denton Guyer Wildcats (5-6A) -- 24-7; 8-2

9. Mansfield Summit Jaguars (8-5A) -- 23-6; 9-0

10. Frisco Heritage Coyotes (11-5A) -- 24-4; 10-0

Honorable Mentions: Birdville (6-5A), Plano West (6-6A), Crowley (3-6A), Dallas Carter (11-4A), Lake Highlands (7-6A), Prosper (6-6A), Little Elm (5-6A), Highland Park (12-5A), Timberview (8-5A)