Week 5 of the Texas high school football season has come and gone, bringing some predictable outcomes in the top 25 rankings. Every team that was ranked in SBLive’s power rankings and played over Thursday and Friday came away with a win. This uniform success means there won’t be any movement within the top 25 heading into Week 6. However, the competitive atmosphere is thick, as many teams are on the bubble, ready for a potential shakeup.
Top-ranked Duncanville enjoys a bye this week as they prepare for their highly anticipated matchup against No. 4 DeSoto on October 11. Similarly, No. 8 Summer Creek is gearing up to face off against No. 6 Atascocita in what is considered the game of the week, both teams playing at 7 p.m. on Friday.
In news from last week, Keelon Russell from Duncanville shined brightly by throwing six touchdowns in their win over Skyline. The Panthers have showcased relentless offensive prowess over the past four weeks. Meanwhile, DeSoto battled Waxahachie, securing a 39-24 victory.
Other notable teams also performed well. North Shore, ranked third, achieved a shutout against a winless opponent with contributions from both starting quarterback Kaleb Bailey and backup Kaleb Maryland, each securing two touchdowns.
Westlake took a bye week after a strong road win against No. 11 Steele, while Southlake Carroll delivered a 44-7 victory against Timber Creek. However, the win was marred by a serious injury to their senior running back, Riley Wormley.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the exciting matchups that lie ahead, particularly the highly anticipated face-offs for October 11. The intensity level is sure to rise as teams fight for their spots in the rankings.
The rankings for the top teams as of Sunday, September 29, 2024, remain unshaken, but this could change as the competition continues to heat up. Keep an eye out for the action-packed games scheduled for this coming week!
