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THE STATUS: VYPE DFW Girls Basketball Rankings at the season's midway-point; Guyer, Lincoln on the rise
Just like that, we're already well within the tournament portion of this new winter season.
On its face, this stage presents several opportunities for programs to hone their skills against some potent competition. From the audiences' perspective, it allows us to further understand the who's who of Texas high school girls hoops.
As predicted in the preseason, the Boswell Pioneers appears to be the team to beat in Class 6A, as they currently maintain an daunting record of 21-1 and are the No. 1-ranked team in the state, according to MaxPreps.
Following Boswell in the state rankings are the Lincoln Tigers, who have yet to be defeated entering the holiday season, and are primed to dominate Class 4A in the coming months.
One of the most welcome surprises throughout 2024 so far, however, has been the emergence of Denton Guyer. After going 10-20 last winter, the Wildcats have made a stunning turn-around and are now regarded as a legitimate state power.
This isn't meant to downplay the threat posed by Braswell, Flower Mound, Prosper, and, of course, the 2024 State Champs Duncanville in Class 6A, all of whom will be key contenders in the upcoming postseason.
Additionally, fans should keep an eye on Argyle (5A), Wakeland (5A), and Glen Rose (4A), as each are off to tremendous starts.
Now, with all that out of the way, it's time to examine the premier forces the city has to offer, in our updated DFW rankings.
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VYPE DFW GIRLS TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
*Last section indicates current overall record/district record
1. Boswell Pioneers (6A) -- 21-1; 3-0
2. Lincoln Tigers (4A) -- 22-0; 4-0
3. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 17-2; 3-1
4. Braswell Bengals (6A) -- 20-1; 4-0
5. Glen Rose Tigers (4A) -- 18-1
6. Flower Mound Jaguars (6A) -- 20-1; 3-1
7. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 20-4; 3-0
8. Duncanville Pantherettes (6A) -- 12-4; 2-0
9. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 17-4; 4-0
10. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 15-6; 6-0
Honorable Mentions: South Grand Prairie (6A), Decatur (4A), Sunnyvale (4A), Sachse (6A), Denton Ryan (5A), Plano East (6A), Mansfield Summit (5A), Lancaster (6A), Lucas Lovejoy (5A), Canton (4A), Fossil Ridge (5A)
STATE PREVIEW: Guyer seeks revenge at State Tournament
After exiting the state tournament early last season, the Denton Guyer Lady Wildcats are out for revenge; ready to take down anyone who stands in their way of finishing the job this season. VYPE DFW takes a look at their season so far and what fans can expect as they head into the UIL Class 6A State Tournament:
So Far:
Boasting a 37-4 overall record so far this season, the team has defeated talented opponents. Beginning their season with a 15-game win streak, the Lady Wildcats were able to set the tone for the rest of the season. Posting non-district victories over the likes of Colleyville Heritage (9-1), Flower Mound (10-1), Lake Ridge (2-0), South Grand Prairie (6-3), and more, the Lady Bearcats were poised for excellence in district play.
Once in district play, the team took on their district opponents without fear or doubt. Overpowering the likes of Prosper (8-5), McKinney Boyd (7-2), Allen (6-4), Prosper Rock Hill (10-0), Little Elm (13-2), and more as they finished at the top of their district standings with only one loss in district play and a 13-1 overall record.
Securing a playoff spot, the team never looked back as they took down Flower Mound (14-3, 7-2), Arlington Martin (5-1, 3-0), Flower Mound Marcus (7-2), Southlake Carroll in a three-game series (5-9, 3-2, 4-1), and Keller in a three-game series (11-1, 1-2, 8-0) to punch their ticket to the state tournament.
What To Expect:
Denton Guyer is set to take on Weslaco in the semifinal on Thursday, May 31st in Austin, Texas. Facing a team that boasts a 35-6 overall record is going to come with it's share of challenges, but Denton Guyer has what it takes to set the tone early and continue with a strong performance throughout the game as they set their focus on making it to the state finals.
Be sure you catch the team in action as the game begins at 4 pm on Thursday, May 31st at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas.