Here's a look at the top teams in Lubbock-area high school football entering Week 4. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis.
LUBBOCK-AREA FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS
1. Ropes (2-0)
Last week: No. 1; W, 50-8 vs. Texico (N.M.)
This week: vs. Panhandle (2-1)
The Eagles dismantled a New Mexico state champion that has beaten two others from the South Plains.
2. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (3-0)
Last week: No. 3; W, 56-25 vs. Midland Greenwood
This week: at Canyon West Plains (2-1)
The Patriots' dominant run to start the season continues.
3. Post (3-0)
Last week: No. 2; W, 49-6 at Lamesa
This week: at Slaton (1-2)
The Antelopes continue to roll on defense.
4. Shallowater (3-0)
Last week: No. 5; W, 31-28 at Canadian
This week: vs. Monahans (2-1)
The Mustangs have compiled three quality wins.
5. Idalou (3-0)
Last week: No. 4; W, 59-36 vs. Levelland
This week: at Fort Stockton (0-3)
Beating a Class 4A Division II opponent in that manner is the Wildcats' win of the season.
6. New Deal (3-0)
Last week: No. 8; W, 28-7 vs. Slaton
This week: at Seagraves (3-0)
The Lions are one of the area's surprise 3-0 teams.
7. Lubbock Christian (3-0)
Last week: No. 7; W, forfeit vs. Big Spring Pathway
This week: at Bushland (2-1)
The Eagles had an unexpected week off.
8. Seminole (1-2)
Last week: No. 6; L, 54-24 at Canyon West Plains
This week: vs. Hereford (2-1)
Seminole is on a slide, but the opponents have been tough.
9. Estacado (3-0)
Last week: No. 10; W, 61-0 vs. Snyder
This week: vs. Big Spring (0-3)
The Matadors keep taking care of business.
10. Littlefield (3-0)
Last week: No. 9; W, 24-18 at Abernathy
This week: vs. Christoval (1-2)
The Wildcats won their tightest game of the year.
SIX-PLAYER RANKINGS
1. Whiteface (3-0)
Last week: No. 1; W, 79-0 vs. El Paso Leadership
This week: vs. Westbrook (2-1)
The Antelopes have been rolling, but Week 4 will be their toughest test.
2. Borden County (3-0)
Last week: No. 2; W, 66-16 at Benjamin
This week: at Rankin (2-1)
If it weren't for Whiteface, the Coyotes would be the talk of the South Plains.
3. Jayton (3-0)
Last week: No. 3; W, 64-42 vs. Paducah
This week: at Whitharral (1-2)
The Jaybirds passed their first big test.
4. Motley County (3-0)
Last week: NR; W, 56-6 at Springlake-Earth
This week: at Knox City (3-0)
The Matadors are chugging along.
5. Paducah (1-1)
Last week: No. 4; L, 64-42 at Jayton
This week: vs. Roby (2-0)
The Dragons should improve following the quality competition.
Dropped out: No. 5 Sands (2-1; L, 89-47 at Water Valley)
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Surprise 3-0 New Deal ascends in high school football power rankings
