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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)
THE STATUS: VYPE DFW Basketball Rankings amid tournament season; Lake Ridge soars into Top-3
With the holidays upon us, we're in the heat of the tournament stage of this year's Texas high school basketball season.
Just as they were placed in our preseason rankings, the Allen Eagles continue to perform at an exceptional level, which means they retain their top spot in the Dallas-area.
Although, the No.1-ranked team in the state (MaxPreps) certainly has their work cut out for them in District 6-6A, as Plano East, Prosper, and Plano West are as formidable as they come.
Lake Ridge has continued where they left off a year ago, reaching the State Semifinals and now boasting an impressive 18-1 record as they rise through the ranks.
However, the likes of North Crowley, Denton Guyer, and Duncanville are not to be underestimated, while Mansfield Summit makes considerable strides within Class 5A.
With that in mind, see how the top squads in Dallas are shaping up as we head into the final stretch of the 2024 tournament stage.
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VYPE DFW BOYS TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
*Last section indicates current overall record/district record
1. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 14-1; 4-0 in District
2. Lake Ridge Eagles (6A) -- 18-1
3. Plano East Panthers (6A) -- 15-1; 3-1
4. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 17-2; 1-0
5. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 16-3; 4-1
6. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 14-5; 1-1
7. Lake Highlands Wildcats (6A) -- 15-3; 2-0
8. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 7-3; 2-0
9. Mansfield Summit Jaguars (5A) -- 14-4; 2-0
10. Marcus Marauders (6A) -- 13-4; 1-1
Honorable Mentions: Kimball (4A), Lancaster (6A), Plano West (6A), Richardson (6A), Little Elm (6A), DeSoto (6A), Aledo (5A), Dallas Carter (4A), Braswell (6A), Timberview (5A), The Colony (5A)