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THE TIER LIST: VYPE DFW Preseason Baseball Rankings; Grapevine, FMHS among early favorites
Despite what the weather might suggest, the spring edition of the UIL calendar has officially arrived, marking the midpoint of February.
With fans heading back to the ballpark, a new season of intrigue begins, and the race to Dell Diamond is underway.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, our early predictions favor the Grapevine Mustangs. Coming off a historic season in which they secured their second UIL-5A State Championship (the first since 2016), Grapevine enters 2025 with high expectations.
Just behind them are the Lucas Lovejoy Leopards, who made program history last spring by reaching the 5A Final for the first time in their 18-year existence. With a roster loaded with returning talent, Lovejoy is poised to make another deep postseason run.
Flower Mound, aiming for a third consecutive State Tournament appearance, is another contender to watch. Meanwhile, Rockwall-Heath (2021 State Champions) and Southlake Carroll (2022) are eager to reclaim their respective titles.
In addition, programs like Argyle, Boswell, and Rockwall round out the list of preseason heavyweights.
As we look ahead to another thrilling season on the diamond, here are VYPE’s top teams to watch as the 2025 season begins.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates 2024 result
VYPE DALLAS-FORT WORTH BASEBALL TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Grapevine Mustangs (6-5A) -- 40-5; 13-1 in District (UIL-5A State Champions)
2. Lucas Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A) -- 30-8-2; 12-0 (UIL-5A State Runner-Up)
3. Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A) -- 40-6; 14-0 (State Semifinalists)
4. Rockwall-Heath Hawks (10-6A) -- 34-9; 12-0 (Regional Semifinalists)
5. Southlake Carroll Dragons (4-6A) -- 26-13; 8-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
6. Argyle Eagles (6-5A) -- 29-9; 11-3 (Regional Finalists)
7. Boswell Pioneers (3-6A) -- 32-8; 14-0 (Regional Semifinalists)
8. Rockwall Yellowjackets (10-6A) -- 27-12-2; 7-5 (Regional Semifinalists)
9. Pearce Mustangs (7-6A) -- 30-19; 15-1 (Regional Finalists)
10. Forney Jackrabbits (10-6A) -- 31-13-1; 9-3 (Regional Finalists)
Honorable Mentions: Prosper (6-6A), Frisco (11-5A), Keller (4-6A), Lone Star (12-5A), Mansfield Legacy (3-6A), Benbrook (8-4A), Aledo (5-5A), Allen (6-6A), Walnut Grove (9-5A)
Playoff Preivew: Rockwall proves Jacket Fight Never Dies, preps for Mansfield
Facing challenges this season, the Rockwall Yellowjackets have left everything on the field each and every game throughout the year. As they head into the second round of playoffs against Mansfield, VYPE DFW takes a look at the team and what fans can expect:
Beginning their season with incredible victories in pre-season play over the likes of Alamo Heights, Dripping Springs, Westlake, El Paso Americas, and more before heading into their district schedule. In district play, athletes like Jake Overstreet, Tristan Raley, Pearson Riebock, Dylan Cheek, Isaiah Oviedo, and others put in the work that allowed the team to finish second in their district standings with a 7-5 district record. Facing down several talented district opponents, the team posted victories over Royse City, North Forney, Mesquite, Tyler Legacy, and more as they secured a playoff spot.
Once in the playoffs, it took only two games to send Wylie East packing; first in a 5-0 shut-out victory then in an 8-3 victory the following day. Preparing for Mansfield is no easy feat as the Tigers come in boasting a 23-7-1 overall record (11-3 in district play). With the ability to play hard right out of the gate, Mansfield is a tough opponent looking to continue in the playoffs by putting up incredible runs against Rockwall. However, Rockwall has already proved that Jacket Fight Never Dies this season as they have overcome various challenges to showcase a spirit of power on the field.
Check out this series; it's going to be one you don't want to miss! The series begins on May 9th at 7:30 p.m.!