Here's a look at the top teams in Lubbock-area high school football entering Week 7. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis.
LUBBOCK-AREA FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS
1. Ropes (5-0)
Last week: No. 1; W, 69-0 vs. Stinnett West Texas (at Hereford)
This week: vs. Plains (3-2)
Another dominant performance by the Eagles. No notes.
2. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (6-0)
Last week: No. 2; W, 49-14 vs. Dumas
This week: at Borger (2-4)
There's a valid argument for the Patriots to be No. 1 in our rankings. Consider them 1B.
3. Idalou (6-0)
Last week: No. 3; W, 7-0 vs. Vernon
This week: at Roosevelt (2-4)
The Wildcats showed they can win with defense, too.
4. Post (5-1)
Last week: No. 4; W, 37-0 at Stanton
This week: Open
The Antelopes will rest up before starting district play.
5. Shallowater (5-1)
Last week: No. 5; W, 34-10 at Plainview
This week: Open
The Mustangs responded well after a loss.
6. New Deal (5-1)
Last week:
No. 6; W, 56-12 at Sunray
This week: at Abernathy (0-6)
The Lions hadn't scored more than 28 points in a game before Friday.
7. Estacado (6-0)
Last week: No. 7; W, 40-10 vs. Andrews
This week: at Perryton (4-2)
The Matadors are entering their toughest stretch of the season.
8. Lubbock Christian (4-1, 1-0)
Last week: No. 8; W, 41-27 at Trinity Christian
This week: vs. Flower Mound Coram Deo (2-4, 1-0)
The Eagles get bragging rights over their in-city rival.
9. Olton (6-0)
Last week: No. 10; W, 33-14 at Sundown
This week: vs. Tulia (3-3)
The Mustangs are off to an unprecedented start.
10. Littlefield (5-1)
Last week: NR; W, 21-20 at Dimmitt
This week: vs. Muleshoe (1-5)
The Wildcats got back on track with a solid road win.
Dropped out: No. 9 Slaton (3-3; L, 70-55 at Bushland)
SIX-MAN RANKINGS
1. Borden County (5-0)
Last week: No. 1; Open
This week: vs. O'Donnell (2-3)
The Coyotes begin play in the toughest six-man district in the state.
2. Whiteface (5-1)
Last week: No. 2; W, 70-12 vs. Logan (N.M.)
This week: vs. Newcastle (4-1)
The Antelopes got right after their lone loss.
3. Motley County (5-0)
Last week: No. 4; Open
This week: at Guthrie (2-3)
The Matadors will be rested heading into district play.
4. Jayton (4-1)
Last week: No. 3; L, 58-52 vs. Newcastle
This week: vs. Roby (3-2)
The Jaybirds had their 34-game winning streak ended. Now they turn to district.
5. Paducah (4-1)
Last week: No. 5; W, 48-0 vs. Aspermont
This week: vs. Crowell (3-2)
Are we on a collision course for a Paducah at Motley County district championship finale? The race begins this week.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Littlefield returns to high school football power rankings for Week 7
