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VYPE DFW Football Game of the Week Preview: Aledo vs. Denton Ryan (Week 6)
Friday, October 3rd – 7:00 PM // C.H. Collins Athletic Complex -- Denton, TX
As has become tradition, the winner of this game will likely gain control of the district title race—and perhaps much more. Beyond bragging rights, Friday’s result could have major implications come playoff seeding in November.
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ALEDO
The Bearcats (5-0; 3-0) enter this contest unbeaten, having navigated a difficult early schedule with impressive composure. After knocking off 6A heavyweights Denton Guyer (21-14) and Lancaster (18-0) to open the year, Coach Robby Jones and co. have rolled through district play, most recently dominating Fossil Ridge 56-14.
The offensive attack has been anything but one-dimensional.
Senior tailback Kaden Winkfield leads a three-headed rushing monster, racking up 349 yards and four touchdowns. Fellow seniors Brady Powell (252 yards, 4 TDs) and Rudy Moya (243 yards, 2 TDs) round out a backfield that’s tallied nearly 900 yards combined through five games.
At receiver, Notre Dame-commit Kaydon Finley continues to be electric, hauling in 22 catches for 315 yards and six scores. Whether it’s junior Nash McElree or senior Lincoln Tubbs taking snaps behind-center, Finley consistently finds ways to make plays.
Furthermore, junior Bayne Martin has also emerged as a worthy WR2, adding 128 yards and three scores of his own.
Defensively, the Bearcats are equally balanced.
Senior linebacker Chase Wilburn leads the team with 25 tackles, while senior defensive end Cooper Cyphers brings the heat off the edge with a team-high four sacks. In the secondary, safety Lamel Swanson (Army-commit) anchors a unit that’s shown the ability to support both the pass and run.
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DENTON RYAN
Denton Ryan (4-0; 2-0) counters with a similarly deep and talented roster. The Dave Henigan-led Raiders are fresh off a 41-0 rout of Granbury, but the challenge ramps up significantly this week.
Offensively, Ryan leans on senior running back Tre’vaughn Reynolds, who’s already amassed nearly 700 total yards and six scores in just four games.
Quarterback Quin Henigan has been a model of efficiency, averaging nearly 200 passing yards per contest while protecting the ball—boasting a 5-to-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
He distributes the ball to a reliable group of targets, including tight end Jose Melendez (245 yards, 3 TDs), senior receiver Raymond Smith, and junior Connelly “CC” Cunningham.
On the other side of the ball, Ryan is built around reigning district Defensive MVP Uzziah “Cookie” Warmate (Sr. DL). The Sam Houston State-commit has already posted 27 tackles, five tackles for loss, and two sacks.
The Raiders’ front is bolstered by first-team senior edge rushers Kha’Ron Freeman-Wade and Errol West, while junior MLB Demari Ruth leads the team with 34 tackles, two forced fumbles, and a sack.
Arizona-commit Xaier Hiler locks things down in the secondary, often eliminating top opposing receivers from the equation.
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With both teams loaded with next-level talent and carrying undefeated records, Friday’s matchup has all the makings of a classic. For Aledo and Ryan, it’s not just about this week—it’s about setting the tone for the rest of the season.
THE HIERARCHY: VYPE DFW 2025 Week 6 Football Rankings; DeSoto back in the Top-10 with decisive victory
As the high school football season hits its midpoint, the top of the Dallas-Fort Worth area rankings remains as competitive as ever, with several undefeated teams looking to cement their positions entering Week 6.
At the 6A level, Southlake Carroll and Allen continue to dominate their respective districts, each sitting at 5-0 following emphatic blowout wins. While Allen heads into a bye, Carroll prepares for a key home test against a Keller squad with playoff ambitions.
Prosper, another unbeaten giant in 6A, handled a talented Plano East team and now turns its focus to Rock Hill as it continues a quietly consistent campaign.
Elsewhere, DeSoto made the biggest statement of Week 5, halting Waxahachie’s perfect run in dominant fashion. The Eagles, now 3-2, have overcome early-season challenges and seem to be hitting stride as they approach their bye — just in time for a massive district clash with Duncanville looming after the break.
In 5A, the anticipated Aledo–Denton Ryan matchup is finally here. Both programs remain undefeated after lopsided victories and now face off in what could serve as a preview of deeper playoff rounds.
Lone Star and Highland Park also remain firmly in the mix, the latter surviving a 70–66 thriller against Tyler to stay atop its district.
Meanwhile, Celina continues to carry the 4A flag with a 5-0 record, having edged Panther Creek last week. The Bobcats travel to Aubrey this Friday looking to remain perfect.
With rankings beginning to crystallize, Week 6 offers both clarity and chaos — with heavyweight clashes and district implications unfolding across every level.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 9/28/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- WEEK 6 (9/29 - 10/5)
1. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 5-0 (3-0 in District 4-6A) // 55-13 W v. Timber Creek // Next Matchup: VS. Keller -- Friday 10/3
2. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 5-0 (3-0 in 6-6A) // 62-0 W v. McKinney // Next Matchup: Bye Week
3. Duncanville Panthers (6A) -- 2-1 (1-1 in 11-6A) // 50-3 W v. Skyline // Next Matchup: Bye Week
4. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 4-1 (1-0 in 3-6A) // 68-0 W v. Mansfield Legacy // Next Matchup: Bye Week
5. South Oak Cliff Bears (5A) -- 4-1 (2-0 in 5-5A-D2) // 44-0 W v. Adamson // Next Matchup: VS. Hillcrest -- Friday 10/3
6. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 4-0 (2-0 in 6-6A) // 48-20 W v. Plano East // Next Matchup: @ Rock Hill -- Friday 10/3
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 5-0 (3-0 in 3-5A-D1) // 56-14 W v. Fossil Ridge // Next Matchup: @ Denton Ryan -- Friday 10/3*
8. Lewisville Farmers (6A) -- 4-0 (1-0 in 5-6A) // 33-28 W v. FM Marcus // Next Matchup: @ Braswell -- Friday 10/3
9. DeSoto Eagles (6A) -- 3-2 (2-0 in 11-6A) // 40-17 W v. Waxahachie* // Next Matchup: Bye Week
10. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 3-1 (1-1 in 11-6A) // 17-40 L v. DeSoto // Next Matchup: Bye Week
11. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 4-0 (2-0 in 3-5A-D1) // 41-0 W v. Granbury // Next Matchup: VS. Aledo -- Friday 10/3*
12. Celina Bobcats (4A) -- 5-0 (1-0 in 7-4A-D1) // 35-28 W v. Panther Creek // Next Matchup: @ Aubrey -- Friday 10/3
13. Lone Star Rangers (5A) -- 5-0 (3-0 in 5-5A-D1) // 54-7 W v. Heritage // Next Matchup: VS. Frisco -- Thursday 10/2
14. Rockwall Yellowjackets (6A) -- 3-2 (1-0 in 10-6A) // 48-31 W v. Royse City // Next Matchup: VS. Longview -- Friday 10/3
15. Denton Guyer Wildcats (6A) -- 2-2 (1-0 in 5-6A) // 49-7 W v. Flower Mound // Next Matchup: @ Coppell -- Friday 10/3*
16. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 4-1 (1-0 in 7-5A-D1) // 70-66 W v. Tyler // Next Matchup: VS. Red Oak -- Friday 10/3
17. Coppell Cowboys (6A) -- 3-0 (1-0 in 5-6A) // 37-23 W v. Hebron // Next Matchup: VS. Denton Guyer -- Friday 10/3*
18. Rockwall-Heath Hawks (6A) -- 4-1 (1-0 in 10-6A) // 51-21 W v. Tyler Legacy // Next Matchup: Bye Week
19. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 3-1 (2-0 in 3-5A-D2) // 58-35 W v. Colleyville Heritage // Next Matchup: VS. Everman -- Friday 10/3
20. Cedar Hill Longhorns (6A) -- 4-1 (2-0 in 11-6A) // 26-10 W v. Lancaster* // Next Matchup: Bye Week
Others to Watch: Byron Nelson Bobcats (6A), Trinity Trojans (6A), Forney Jackrabbits (6A), FM Marcus Marauders (6A), North Forney Falcons (6A), Melissa Cardinals (5A)