Here's a look at the top teams in Lubbock-area high school football entering Week 6. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis.
LUBBOCK-AREA FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS
1. Ropes (4-0)
Last week: No. 1; W, 63-7 at New Deal
This week: vs. Stinnett West Texas (4-1) (at Hereford)
That was the Eagles' fewest points allowed this year.
2. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (5-0)
Last week: No. 2; W, 63-0 vs. Plainview
This week: vs. Dumas (1-3)
The Patriots recorded their largest margin of victory in program history.
3. Idalou (5-0)
Last week: No. 4; W, 46-35 at Shallowater
This week: vs. Vernon (3-2)
That was by far the Wildcats' best win of the season.
4. Post (4-1)
Last week: No. 6; W, 56-21 vs. Hawley
This week: at Stanton (1-3)
The Bold Gold responded well to its first loss.
5. Shallowater (4-1)
Last week: No. 3; L, 46-35 vs. Idalou
This week: at Plainview (2-3)
The Mustangs have played a rugged non-district
schedule.
6. New Deal (4-1)
Last week: No. 5; L, 63-7 vs. Ropes
This week: at Sunray (0-5)
The Lions faced one of the state's best in Ropes.
7. Estacado (5-0)
Last week: No. 8; W, 36-23 at Pecos
This week: vs. Andrews (3-2)
The Matadors had to fight for that road win.
8. Lubbock Christian (3-1)
Last week: No. 10; Open
This week: at Trinity Christian (1-4)
The Eagles have had plenty of time to prepare for their rivalry game.
9. Slaton (3-2)
Last week: NR; W, 63-6 vs. Trinity Christian
This week: at Bushland (3-2)
The Tigers' play is improving at the right time.
10. Olton (5-0)
Last week: NR; W, 64-0 vs. Shamrock
This week: at Sundown (0-5)
The Mustangs have posted three shutouts in four games on the field.
Dropped out: No. 7 Seminole (2-3; L, 51-48 at El Paso Riverside); No. 9 Littlefield (4-1; L, 64-36 vs. Levelland)
SIX-MAN RANKINGS
1. Borden County (5-0)
Last week: No. 2; W, 75-69 vs. Whiteface
This week: Open
The Coyotes have the most impressive résumé in the state.
2. Whiteface (4-1)
Last week: No. 1; L, 75-69 at Borden County
This week: vs. Logan (N.M.) (4-1)
Friday showed the Antelopes are among the state's elite.
3. Jayton (4-0)
Last week: No. 3; Open
This week: vs. Newcastle (3-1)
The Jaybirds will be eager to get back on the field.
4. Motley County (5-0)
Last week: No. 4; W, 72-20 vs. Booker
This week: Open
The Matadors are still rolling.
5. Paducah (3-1)
Last week: No. 5; W, 55-0 vs. Spur
This week: vs. Aspermont (3-1)
The Dragons had allowed at least 20 points in every game until Friday.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: See where Olton debuts in high school football power rankings
