Dave Campbell's Texas Football is proud to unveil its preseason statewide Texas high school football rankings for the 2025 season.
The rankings are compiled by the Dave Campbell's Texas Football staff, and complete rankings can be found in the 2025 summer edition of Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
Dave Campbell's has published the state's most respected Texas high school football rankings for decades, and is the official rankings provider for the Associated Press since 2019.
CLASS 4A DIVISION I
| Rank | Team | 2024 Record | Starters Returning (O/D) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celina | 16-0 | 3/5 | State champs, DCTF coverboys and now preseason No. 1 |
| 2 | Canyon West Plains | 11-4 | 10/7 | The Wolves knocked on the door last year; can they kick it in? |
| 3 | Kilgore | 13-3 | 8/5 | Don’t be fooled by graduation: the Ragin’ Red are still a threat |
| 4 | Stephenville | 12-2 | 5/10 | The Jackets have all the nuts and bolts; can they reload offensively? |
| 5 | La Vernia | 11-4 | 6/6 | The future is very bright for the Bears, but the present’s strong too |
| 6 | San Antonio Davenport | 10-2 | 4/5 | A menacing front seven should carry the load early |
| 7 | Frisco Panther Creek | 10-2 | 5/5 | Legit blue-chips all over the field for the Panthers |
| 8 | Austin LBJ | 11-1 | 5/5 | Speed, speed, speed — the Jaguars will fly |
| 9 | Sulphur Springs | 10-3 | 7/9 | Working in a new QB is a challenge, but the Wildcats are legit |
| 10 | Alvarado | 13-1 | 5/8 | In a flip from last year, the defense will lead the way early |
| 11 | Tyler Chapel Hill | 10-4 | 6/10 | They lost some studs, but Jeff Riordan’s Bulldogs don’t rebuild |
| 12 | Bay City | 12-2 | 5/7 | Hopes are high after the Blackcats’ best season since 2003 |
| 13 | Corpus Christi Calallen | 10-3 | 7/5 | 2024 was a return to form; could 2025 be a return to the top? |
| 14 | Decatur | 7-5 | 6/4 | A fourth year under Steve Huff should pay dividends |
| 15 | Canyon Randall | 11-2 | 4/8 | If the young offense blossoms, the Raiders are a Region I threat |
| 16 | Springtown | 10-2 | 3/7 | The Porcupines have lots of skill talent, but need an OL to develop |
| 17 | Dallas Kimball | 8-3 | 7/5 | Expectations are high on Westmoreland Road |
| 18 | Lindale | 6-6 | 8/5 | Reinforcements are coming —the junior class is loaded |
| 19 | Fort Bend Crawford | 5-6 | 11/11 | They showed flashes in their first season; now, they’re experienced |
| 20 | Huffman Hargrave | 9-2 | 8/8 | They’ll be small, but the Hawks have tons of playmakers |
| 21 | Fischer Canyon Lake | 8-4 | 8/11 | Sleeper alert! The Hawks have speed, size and swagger |
| 22 | El Campo | 6-5 | 6/5 | The defense is sound, as long as depth develops |
| 23 | Lampasas | 10-3 | 3/3 | This is a young, scrappy team hungry to prove something |
| 24 | Aubrey | 8-5 | 2/3 | The Chaps are in a reload phase — how quick will it be? |
| 25 | Needville | 7-5 | 5/4 | Strength up the middle: defensive line, LBs and secondary |
CLASS 4A DIVISION II
| Rank | Team | 2024 Record | Starters Returning (O/D) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carthage | 15-1 | 7/6 | The 4A program of record chases Championship No. 11 |
| 2 | Tex. Pleasant Grove | 10-3 | 9/8 | Josh Gibson’s Hawks remind us of their recent title teams |
| 3 | Waco La Vega | 12-4 | 8/6 | Don Hyde won’t like being ranked this high, but his Pirates are stacked |
| 4 | Brock | 13-2 | 4/3 | The Eagles’ new young faces are very promising |
| 5 | Sealy | 10-4 | 9/8 | The Tigers have everything you need to win a title |
| 6 | Bellville | 8-4 | 7/6 | The Brahmas may not be as star-studded, but they’re rock solid |
| 7 | Sunnyvale | 9-4 | 7/7 | With a strong core, this is a team built to play into December |
| 8 | West Orange-Stark | 9-3 | 6/5 | Mustangs are getting back to WOS football: running and defense |
| 9 | Gilmer | 8-4 | 1/3 | The Buckeyes are light on experience, heavy on size |
| 10 | Graham | 12-2 | 1/3 | Graduation hammered the Steers, but tradition cures all |
| 11 | Silsbee | 9-4 | 7/8 | For a program known for skill guys, these Tigers are great up front |
| 12 | Wimberley | 12-3 | 4/4 | It’s a new era for the Texans, and pedigree matters a ton |
| 13 | Cuero | 9-4 | 6/5 | Exciting youngsters supplement a team with great OL play |
| 14 | Glen Rose | 10-3 | 4/5 | Expect the O-line to lead the way while young players develop |
| 15 | Midland Greenwood | 10-2 | 6/8 | The arrow is pointing up; these Rangers could be special |
| 16 | Hamshire-Fannett | 10-2 | 4/4 | Longhorns coming off back-to-back 10-win seasons |
| 17 | Seminole | 10-2 | 7/6 | This is the year to strike — this senior class is loaded |
| 18 | Robinson | 8-3 | 6/5 | New coach Kevin Brown takes over a team with tons of firepower |
| 19 | Sinton | 13-1 | 7/3 | The Pirates will go as far as their young defense takes them |
| 20 | Athens | 8-3 | 10/6 | Could be the best Hornets team in a long time |
| 21 | Lubbock Estacado | 7-5 | 8/6 | RB James Bozeman leads a team with tons of speed |
| 22 | Brookshire Royal | 7-4 | 7/8 | Falcons could grab first outright district title since ‘05 |
| 23 | Van | 10-4 | 4/5 | The heartbeat of this team will be its offensive line |
| 24 | Center | 8-3 | 6/6 | New coach Nick Brown was OC for Aubrey’s high-flying attack |
| 25 | Lago Vista | 9-4 | 7/5 | If the secondary develops, they’re a Region IV threat |
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