Here's a look at the top teams in Lubbock-area high school football entering Week 8. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis.
LUBBOCK-AREA FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS
1. Ropes (6-0, 1-0)
Last week: No. 1; W, 64-14 vs. Plains
This week: at Morton (0-6, 0-1)
The Eagles have scored at least 63 points in three consecutive games.
2. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (7-0, 1-0)
Last week: No. 2; W, 64-6 at Borger
This week:
OpenThat was the Liberty defense's second-fewest points allowed this season.
3. Idalou (7-0, 1-0)
Last week: No. 3; W, 57-22 at Roosevelt
This week: vs. Littlefield (6-1, 1-0)
The Wildcats' offense bounced back with 50 more points than the previous week.
4. Post (5-1, 0-0)
Last week: No. 4; Open
This week: vs. Abernathy (1-6, 1-0)
The Bold Gold will begin their chase of a district title this week.
5. Shallowater (5-1, 0-0)
Last week: No. 5; Open
This week: vs. Bushland (5-2, 1-0)
The Mustangs start district with
a bang.
6. Estacado (7-0, 1-0)
Last week: No. 7; W, 64-35 at Perryton
This week: vs. Borger (2-5, 0-1)
That's arguably the Matadors' best win of the year.
7. Lubbock Christian (5-1, 2-0)
Last week: No. 8; W, 51-7 vs. Flower Mound Coram Deo
This week: vs. Andrews (3-3, 0-0)
That was the Eagles' best outing on defense.
8. Littlefield (6-1, 1-0)
Last week: No. 10; W, 62-15 vs. Muleshoe
This week: at Idalou (7-0, 1-0)
The Wildcats didn't give their rival any room to breathe.
9. Slaton (3-3, 0-0)
Last week: NR; Open
This week: vs. Roosevelt (2-5, 0-1)
The Tigers have been up and down this year, but at their best, they're legit.
10. Seminole (3-3, 1-0)
Last week: NR; W, 62-49 vs. Fort Stockton
This week: at Big Spring (1-5, 0-1)
Defense is a concern, but with that offense, Seminole can still win a lot of games.
Dropped out: No. 6 New Deal (5-2, 0-1; L, 22-15 at Abernathy); No. 9 Olton (6-1, 0-1; L, 54-36 vs. Tulia)
SIX-MAN RANKINGS
1. Borden County (6-0, 1-0)
Last week: No. 1; W, 72-16 vs. O'Donnell
This week: at Westbrook (2-4, 0-1)
That's the third time Borden County has allowed 16 points in a game.
2. Whiteface (6-1)
Last week: No. 2; W, 76-22 vs. Newcastle (at Rotan)
This week: Open
The Antelopes impress once again.
3. Motley County (6-0, 1-0)
Last week: No. 3; W, 64-8 at Guthrie
This week: at Crowell (3-3, 0-1)
That's a solid start to district play.
4. Jayton (5-1, 1-0)
Last week: No. 4; W, 70-8 vs. Roby
This week: at Aspermont (4-2, 1-0)
The Jaybirds rebounded after their first loss in three years.
5. Paducah (5-1, 1-0)
Last week: No. 5; W, 72-36 vs. Crowell
This week: at Turkey Valley (4-2, 1-0)
The Dragons continue to hum on offense.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Upsets shake up Lubbock's high school football power rankings for Week 8
