Texas high school football rankings: North Crowley dominates in top 10 win

One of the biggest games in Texas so far this season was played Friday night as Waxahachie hosted North Crowley. Expected to be a close game, it ultimately turned into a rout that changed the latest USA TODAY Super 10 Texas rankings. Most other teams took care of business, though one dropped its gam

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One of the biggest games in Texas so far this season was played Friday night as Waxahachie hosted North Crowley.

Expected to be a close game, it ultimately turned into a rout that changed the latest USA TODAY Super 10 Texas rankings. Most other teams took care of business, though one dropped its game, allowing another to jump into the top 10.

Here are our updated rankings for the top 10 high school football teams in Texas.

1. Allen (TX)

Record: 6-0

Next game: Thursday, Oct. 15, at Rock Hill (TX), 7 p.m. CT

Pure dominance describes the Eagles' 70-3 win over McKinney (TX), as they scored 56 first-half points. Sophomore quarterback Ty Snell had an efficient passing night, but the Eagles' ground game could not be stopped as the team totaled 352 yards on the ground.

2. North Crowley (Fort Worth, TX)

Record: 6-0

Next game: Friday, Oct. 16, vs. Lake Ridge (TX), 7 p.m. CT

The Panthers rushed for nearly 300 yards as a team as they imposed their will over Waxahachie in a 42-17 win. Jacob Torres had a perfect night throwing the ball, but it was Kiante Ingram (157 yards, 2 touchdowns) and G'Yrell Smith (116 yards, 3 touchdowns) who stole the show.

3. North Shore

Record: 7-0

Next game: Friday, Oct. 23, vs. King (TX), 7 p.m. CT

In their first real test since early in the season, the Mustangs eked out a narrow 28-27 win over Summer Creek (TX). Javoris Taylor had a night to remember, passing for 159 yards and two touchdowns while also leading North Shore's rushing attack with 117 yards.

4. Waxahachie (TX)

Record: 5-1

Next game: Friday, Oct. 16, at Red Oak (TX), 7 p.m. CT

North Crowley's defense limited Waxahachie to its lowest-scoring game of the year. It started by limiting South Carolina quarterback Jerry Meyer III to 112 yards and just one touchdown pass.

5. Randle

Record: 6-0

Next game: Thursday, Oct. 15, vs. Pasadena (TX), 6:30 p.m. CT

Landen Williams-Callis' pursuit of 10,000 career rushing yards took another massive leap forward in Randle's 49-7 win over Iowa County (TX). He finished the evening with 17 carries for 201 yards and three touchdowns.

6. Prosper

Record: 5-1

Next game: Friday, Oct. 16, at Dallas Jesuit (TX), 7 p.m. CT

The Eagles exploded for 42 first-half points en route to a 63-12 win over Prosper Rock Hill (TX). Tyler Albert threw more touchdown passes than incomplete passes, going 13-of-17 for 262 yards and five touchdowns.

7. DeSoto

Record: 4-2

Next game: Friday, Oct. 16, vs. Mansfield Summit (TX), 7 p.m. CT

Texas Tech four-star running back commit SaRod Baker led the Eagles to a 28-7 win over Lancaster (TX), rushing for 175 yards and two touchdowns. He also contributed in the passing game, completing two passes for 78 yards and another touchdown.

8. Southlake Carroll

Record: 4-2

Next game: Friday, Oct. 16, vs. Keller (TX), 7 p.m. CT

In a 44-7 win over Justin Northwest (TX), the Dragons rolled to a 44-7 behind a 239-yard and five-touchdown passing night from Hudson Tomcheck. Brody Knowles caught three of those touchdown passes, finishing with six receptions for 92 yards.

9. South Oak Cliff (Dallas, TX)

Record: 4-2

Next game: Friday, Oct. 16, vs. Poteet (TX), 7:30 p.m. CT

With a 61-14 win over Seagoville (TX), the Golden Bears have now scored 60 more points in each of their last three games. Jayden Williams had another nearly perfect night, going 12-of-14 passing for 148 yards and four touchdowns.

10. CE King (Houston, TX)

Record: 6-1

Next game: Friday, Oct. 23, at North Shore (TX), 7 p.m. CT

Texas A&M four-star edge commit Zyron Forstall made his debut with the Panthers Friday night after transferring in from IMG Academy. It was a good night to make his debut as King rolled to a 70-6 win over Humble (TX).