{"id":480082,"date":"2026-10-29T05:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T05:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/480082\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T05:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T05:52:09","slug":"texas-high-school-football-top-25-state-rankings-oct-28-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/480082\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas High School Football Top 25 State Rankings \u2013 Oct. 28, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 9th ranking for the\u00a0Texas<\/a>\u00a0high school\u00a0football\u00a0<\/a>season is out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at who we think will be the Top 25 teams in the state heading into Week 10 for UIL teams and Week 11 for the private schools.<\/p>\n

For the first time this season, we have a new No. 1 team, following Houston C.E. King’s win<\/a> over Galena Park North Shore. That led to a shakeup among some teams, as C.E. King moved up the poll. <\/p>\n

One Top 25 team fell out of the poll after Week 9: Duncanville, which lost again. This week features only two Top 25 clashes \u2014\u00a0No. 17 vs. Pearland vs. No. 19. Alvin Shadow Creek and No. 2 Richmond Randle vs. No. 20 Angelton<\/p>\n

Four Texas teams are in the High School On SI Power 25 National High School Football Rankings.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Texas high school football top 25 poll. | High School on SI<\/p>\n

1. Allen (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 2<\/p>\n

The Eagles moved to the No. 1 spot after defending 6A Division I champion Galena Park North Shore suffered its first loss. Allen is among the nation’s top teams and is close to another undefeated regular season.<\/p>\n

Up next: at McKinney Boyd, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

2. Richmond Dr. Thomas E. Randle (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

The Lions haven\u2019t been tested much since early in the season\u2014wins of 20-14 and 3-0. Now, they face an undefeated Angleton squad.<\/p>\n

Up next: vs. Angleton, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

3. Fort Worth North Crowley (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 3<\/p>\n

The Panthers are rolling as of late, scoring 76 points on Oct. 16 and last week, posting 75 points in a romp over Dallas Skyline.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Mansfield, Oct. 29<\/p>\n

4. Spring Branch Smithson Valley (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 5<\/p>\n

Caleb Peagler had a pair of rushing scores for the Rangers in a battle with previously unbeaten Boerne-Champion last week, a 35-24 victory. Regular-season finale this week for Smithson Valley.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Seguin, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

5. Frisco Lone Star (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 6<\/p>\n

Braxton Wambach (139 yards rushing, 3 TDs) and Trey Wright (137 yards rushing, 3 TDs) stepped up in a win over Frisco Reedy.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Frisco Lebanon Trail, Oct. 29<\/p>\n

6. Katy (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 7<\/p>\n

The Tigers were idle last week and will have two games left.<\/p>\n

Up next: vs. Katy Taylor, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

7. Houston C.E. King (7-1)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 16<\/p>\n

The Panthers knocked off previous No. 1 Galena Park North Shore, 42-21, and moved to the top of the District 17-6A standings. However, Humble Summer Creek, which is tied for second in the district, is up next.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Humble Summer Creek, Oct. 29<\/p>\n

8. Galena Park North Shore (7-1)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 1<\/p>\n

The Mustangs will have a chance to regroup from its first loss with a pair of what-should-be-winnable games, starting with a winless Channelview team.<\/p>\n

Up next: vs. Channelview, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

9. Waxahachie (8-1)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 8<\/p>\n

The Indians beat Duncanville last week, but lost South Carolina pledge Jerry Meyer III to a broken collarbone. Junior Micah Lewis becomes QB1 for Waxahachie.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Crowley, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

10. DeSoto (6-2)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 9<\/p>\n

The Eagles defense has 42 sacks this year, led by 9 1\/2 by Khing Thibodeaux. In a 51-6 win over Cedar Hill last week, Thibodeaux and Quentin Billigns had blocked punt returns for scores.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Mansfield Legacy, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

11. Dallas South Oak Cliff (6-2)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 10<\/p>\n

The Golden Bears allowed -4 yards in a win against Dallas Adamson last year. The Mecca is 2 wins away from another undefeated district run, which would be the 7th year in a row.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Dallas Thomas Jefferson, Nov. 29<\/p>\n

12. Carthage (7-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 11<\/p>\n

The Bulldogs picked up a 37-13 win over a 6-win Texarkana Pleasant Grove squad, with 5 touchdowns from 5 different players. Another tough test looms this week.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Gilmer, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

13. Stephenville (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 12<\/p>\n

The Yellowjackets kept the win streak alive with a 41-20 triumph over previously unbeaten Jarrell. Carter Monk and Adan Jergins combined for 11 catches for 259 yards and 2 TDs.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Burnet, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

14. Fort Bend Ridge Point (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 13<\/p>\n

Brody Bartee came back and threw for 278 yards and 5 touchdowns. John Rangel caught three of those scores for the Panthers in a 52-8 win over Fort Bend Bush.<\/p>\n

Up next: vs. Fort Bend Travis, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

15. San Antonio Claudia Taylor Johnson (7-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 14<\/p>\n

Last week was the fourth time this season the Jaguars\u2019 defense allowed 7 or fewer points in a game. On the offensive side of the ball, Braelyn Allen had 4 TDs vs. San Antonio Reagan.<\/p>\n

Up next: at San Antonio Winston Churchill, Oct. 29<\/p>\n

16. Boerne (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 17<\/p>\n

Zach Freasier, a senior, had 6 catches and scored 4 last week for the Greyhounds in a win against San Antonio Veterans Memorial.<\/p>\n

Up next: vs. New Braunfels, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

17. Pearland (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 18<\/p>\n

The Oilers will face a tough test this week, facing Alvin Shadow Creek in what will be a de facto District 19-6A championship game.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Alvin Shadow Creek, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

18. Anna (7-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 19<\/p>\n

The Coyotes are still in first place in District 4-5A Division II and already have wins over the second-place and third-place teams. Next up is against a Celina team that was in this Top 25 for 8 weeks.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Celina, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

19. Alvin Shadow Creek (7-1)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 20<\/p>\n

The Sharks had no problem with Alvin last week, winning 59-0. Now, it\u2019s the biggest challenge of the year against undefeated Pearland at Freedom Field on Friday.<\/p>\n

Up next: vs. Pearland, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

20. Angleton (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 24<\/p>\n

The Wildcats escaped with a 28-21 win over previously unbeaten Friendswood last week. Next up, facing undefeated Richmond Randle on the road.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Richmond Randle, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

21. Brenham (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 25<\/p>\n

The undefeated Cubs are headed to a winner-take-all district title game next week vs. Belton. But first up is a Killeen Ellison squad on the road.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Killeen Ellison, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

22. Southlake Carroll (6-2)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 21<\/p>\n

The Dragons have a 2-game lead in the district title hunt with 2 games left. There is no team with a winning record in the next two weeks.<\/p>\n

Up next: vs. Keller Timber Creek, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

23. Port Arthur Memorial (7-1)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 23<\/p>\n

The Titans have two games left, but will need to win out and have La Porte get upset to get a share of a district title.<\/p>\n

Up next: at Beaumont United, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

24. Boerne-Champion (7-1)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: 22<\/p>\n

The Chargers held a lead at one point against defending state champion Smithson Valley, but a key turnover sparked the Rangers to a win.<\/p>\n

Up next: vs. Austin McCallum, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

25. Mansfield Timberview (8-0)<\/p>\n

Previous ranking: NR<\/p>\n

The Wolves stayed perfect and fended off a pesky Ennis squad last week. Steven Hall tied a season-best with 6 TD passes.<\/p>\n

Up next: vs. Everman, Oct. 30<\/p>\n

Dropped out: No. 15 DuncanvilleAlso considered: Longview (7-1), Austin Westlake (6-1), Montgomery (7-0), Prosper (7-1), Cypress Bridgeland (7-1), Deer Park (7-1), Cypress Ranch (7-1), Celina (6-1), Argyle (8-1), Friendswood (8-1), Lewisville (5-3), College Station (8-1), La Porte (6-2), Barbers Hill (7-1), Denton Billy Ryan (6-1)\"\"Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 9th ranking for the\u00a0Texas\u00a0high school\u00a0football\u00a0season is out.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a look at who we think will be the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":480083,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[27,29,28],"class_list":["post-480082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-texas","tag-texas","tag-texas-headlines","tag-texas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/480082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=480082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/480082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/480083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=480082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=480082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=480082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}