Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine and TexasFootball.com have published their Week 8 high‑school football rankings for the 2026 season. The rankings cover every UIL class from 6A down to 1A six‑man, reflecting the results of games played Oct. 15‑17.
Class 6A – North Crowley stays on top
North Crowley (6‑0) remains the No. 1 team after a 42‑17 victory over Waxahachie. Galena Park North Shore (7‑0) holds the No. 2 spot, edging Humble Summer Creek 28‑27. Allen, Katy, Fort Bend Ridge Point and SA Johnson round out the top six, each posting dominant wins.
Class 5A Division I – Comal Smithson Valley leads
Comal Smithson Valley (6‑0) retains the top ranking after a 42‑7 win over Austin Anderson. Frisco Lone Star (6‑0) and Richmond Randle (6‑0) sit at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, both posting convincing victories.
Class 5A Division II – Dallas South Oak Cliff ahead
Dallas South Oak Cliff (4‑2) holds the No. 1 position following a 61‑14 triumph over Seagoville. Boerne (6‑0) and Argyle (6‑1) follow, each with strong offensive performances.
Class 4A Division I – Stephenville leads the pack
Stephenville (6‑0) stays at the summit after a 35‑14 win over Lampasas. Lindale (6‑0) and Bay City (6‑1) complete the top three.
Class 4A Division II – Carthage tops the rankings
Carthage (5‑0) remains unbeaten with a 62‑35 victory over Pittsburg. Waco La Vega (6‑0) and Lubbock‑Cooper Liberty (7‑0) round out the top three.
Class 3A Division I – Columbus leads
Columbus (6‑0) continues its perfect run after a 35‑2 win over Edna. Malakoff (7‑0) and Gunter (5‑1) hold the next two spots.
Class 3A Division II – Idalou stays unbeaten
Idalou (7‑0) leads the division following a 57‑22 win over Lubbock Roosevelt. Jefferson (5‑1) and Troup (5‑1) follow.
Class 2A Division I – Shiner tops the list
Shiner (7‑0) remains No. 1 after a 43‑3 victory over Bloomington. Mason (6‑0) and Axtell (6‑0) complete the top three.
Class 2A Division II – Bremond leads
Bremond (6‑0) holds the top spot after a 55‑6 win over Bartlett. Gruver (7‑0) and Collinsville (6‑0) follow.
Class 1A Six‑Man Division I – Gilmer Union Hill on top
Gilmer Union Hill (6‑0) stays No. 1 after a 67‑22 win over Lantana Harvest Christian. Gordon (6‑0) and Aquilla (7‑0) round out the leaders.
Class 1A Six‑Man Division II – Matador leads
Matador Motley County (6‑0) remains unbeaten after a 64‑8 victory over Guthrie. Richland Springs (6‑1) and Balmorhea (6‑0) follow.
Private Schools – 11‑Man and Six‑Man
Dallas First Baptist (7‑0) tops the private 11‑man rankings, while FW Covenant Classical (6‑0) leads the private six‑man division.
These rankings provide a snapshot of Texas high‑school football as the regular season approaches its climax. Coaches, players, and fans across the state will use the list to gauge where their programs stand and what challenges lie ahead in the final weeks of competition.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
