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THE STATUS: Final VYPE DFW Girls Hoops Rankings entering the 2026 playoff picture
The regular season in the rearview and the pinnacle of high school basketball begins now.
In 6A, North Crowley surges to the top after steamrolling through district play unbeaten, capturing its first district crown since 2023. The Panthers (27-4) carry a 19-game winning streak into the playoffs and look every bit the part of a regional frontrunner.
Lancaster continues to loom as a steady contender after a strong run through 11-6A, while Southlake Carroll’s 30-1 mark stands among the area’s most impressive resumes, its lone blemish coming against 5A power Argyle. Plano East and Braswell round out a deep 6A contingent, both stacking dominant district campaigns to build postseason momentum.
The 5A ranks are just as formidable. Denton Ryan (31-4) has been methodical and battle-tested, with its only loss since early December coming against North Crowley. Argyle has reinforced its status as a heavyweight with signature wins, including its triumph over Carroll, while Walnut Grove and Wakeland each turned in commanding district performances to cement their standing as serious threats.
In 4A, Decatur has quietly put together one of the most complete seasons in the region, rolling to a 31-4 record and an unblemished district title.
With multiple classifications boasting legitimate title aspirations, the road to March promises little margin for error — and no shortage of heavyweights.
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VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Girls Basketball Rankings -- February 2026 (Pre-Playoffs)
1. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 27-4 // 12-0 in District 3-6A
2. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 31-4 // 12-0 in 6-5A
3. Lancaster Tigers (6A) -- 27-5 // 13-1 in 11-6A
4. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 28-5 // 10-2 in 6-5A
5. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 30-1 // 16-0 in 4-6A
6. Decatur Eagles (4A) -- 31-4 // 14-0 in 7-4A
7. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 30-5 // 14-0 in 9-5A
8. Plano East Panthers (6A) -- 28-7 // 16-0 in 6-6A
9. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 30-5 // 13-1 in 12-5A
10. Braswell Bengals (6A) -- 24-6 // 13-1 in 5-6A
Others to Watch: Duncanville Pantherettes (11-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Aledo Bearcats (5-5A), Marcus Marauders (5-6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Lincoln Tigers (11-4A), Wylie Pirates (9-6A), Keller Indians (4-6A), Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A), Lone Star Rangers (12-5A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Coppell Cowgirls (5-6A), Highland Park Scots (12-5A)
Summer Creek's Addison Martin & Kennedy Simpson
THE STATUS: VYPE Houston GBB Rankings heat up as February nears; Summer Creek, Dawson, Barbers Hill rolling
Much remains unsettled, but the contenders are coming into view—some carrying last year’s momentum, others announcing themselves as real postseason threats.
At the forefront of Class 6A, Summer Creek continues to exhibit its championship-level consistency. The defending 6A Division I titleholders look every bit the part once again, carving through a demanding slate en route to a 20-4 start. Their résumé is layered with statement wins, and their ability to control tempo on both ends has kept them firmly entrenched at the top.
If there’s a district that best embodies volatility and depth, it’s 22-6A. Dawson, Shadow Creek, and Manvel have turned league play into a weekly chess match, with Dawson currently holding a narrow edge thanks to a pivotal head-to-head win and tiebreaker positioning. That race, much like several others across the region, appears destined to be decided late.
Elsewhere in 6A, competitive groupings have emerged in 19-6A, 17-6A, and 16-6A, where parity reigns supreme. Seven Lakes remains a fixture near the top, while Cy Creek and Cy Springs continue to assert themselves through balanced play. Hightower, Klein Collins, and C.E. King round out a tier of programs capable of disrupting any bracket draw, given their athleticism and depth.
In Class 5A, Barbers Hill has wasted little time reestablishing itself as a force capable of another State run. The Eagles’ 23-3 start includes several wins over 6A competition, underscoring just how transferable their success has been. La Porte and Iowa Colony remain firmly in the mix, while Montgomery and Porter headline a group of early contenders still finding their ceiling.
On the private school side, Kinkaid appears to be on a familiar trajectory. The Falcons sit in strong position as SPC-4A play unfolds, though Houston Christian looms with a roster built to challenge that path.
As district races tighten and stakes rise, the separation between contenders and pretenders will only grow clearer in the weeks ahead.
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VYPE Houston Updated Girls Basketball Rankings -- January 2026
6A TOP-20
1. Summer Creek Bulldogs -- 20-4 // 6-0 in District 23-6A
2. Dawson Eagles -- 26-2 // 8-1 in 22-6A
3. Shadow Creek Sharks -- 23-3 // 8-1 in 22-6A
4. Hightower Hurricanes -- 20-3 // 5-1 in 21-6A
5. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 22-6 // 8-1 in 19-6A
6. Manvel Mavericks -- 24-4 // 7-2 in 22-6A
7. Klein Collins Tigers -- 20-4 // 9-0 in 15-6A
8. C.E. King Panthers -- 23-5 // 5-1 in 23-6A
9. Cypress Creek Cougars -- 22-5 // 6-0 in 17-6A
10. Cypress Springs Panthers -- 13-8 // 6-0 in 16-6A
11. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 19-4 // 9-0 in 13-6A
12. Cypress Lakes Spartans -- 22-4 // 5-1 in 16-6A
13. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 18-5 // 7-2 in 19-6A
14. Katy Taylor Mustangs -- 22-4 // 7-2 in 19-6A
15. Memorial Mustangs -- 19-7 // 5-1 in 17-6A
16. Katy Tigers -- 17-8 // 6-3 in 19-6A
17. Cypress Falls Eagles -- 18-6 // 4-2 in 17-6A
18. Clear Falls Knights -- 20-6 // 5-1 in 24-6A
19. Fort Bend Travis Tigers -- 20-6 // 6-0 in 21-6A
20. North Shore Mustangs -- 16-8 // 5-1 in 23-6A
Others to Watch: The Woodlands Highlanders (13-6A), Langham Creek Lobos (16-6A), Cypress Ranch Mustangs (16-6A), Alief Elsik Rams (20-6A), Deer Park Deer (24-6A), Klein Oak Panthers (15-6A), Fulshear Chargers (20-6A), Kingwood Mustangs (23-6A), Tomball Cougars (15-6A), Clear Creek Wildcats (24-6A), Stratford Spartans (17-6A), Pearland Oilers (22-6A),Conroe Tigers (13-6A), Foster Falcons (20-6A)
5A TOP-5
1. Barbers Hill Eagles -- 23-3 // 6-0 in District 19-5A
2. La Porte Bulldogs -- 21-6 // 5-1 in 20-5A
3. Montgomery Bears -- 19-6 // 4-1 in 17-5A
4. Porter Spartans -- 15-6 // 4-0 in 18-5A
5. Iowa Colony Pioneers -- 15-12 // 4-1 in 17-5A
Others to Watch: Galveston Ball Tornadoes (20-5A), Spring Woods Tigers (21-5A), Baytown Sterling Rangers (19-5A), Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A)
1. The Kinkaid School Falcons (SPC-4A) -- 19-5
2. Houston Christian Mustangs (SPC-4A) -- 16-4
3. The Village School Vikings (TAPPS-6A) -- 18-5
4. Second Baptist Eagles (TAPPS-5A) -- 16-5
5. The John Cooper School Dragons (SPC-3A) -- 12-6
Others to Watch: Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (TAPPS-6A), Episcopal Knights (SPC-4A), St. John XXIII Lions (TAPPS-6A), Bay Area Christian Broncos (TAPPS-5A)














































