Number two in Class 6A is officially toast. North Shore plummeted from the No. 2 spot all the way to No. 8 after a brutal 42-21 loss to C.E. King this past week. C.E. King, meanwhile, delivered a massive upset, vaulting three spots from No. 7 all the way to No. 4. That’s how fast things change when you step onto the field in Texas high school football.
C.E. King Stuns The State, North Shore Freefalls
C.E. King’s win against North Shore wasn’t just a minor shuffle, it was a seismic event that shook up the top of the Class 6A rankings. For C.E. King, moving from No. 7 to No. 4 is huge, especially when you consider they took down a team previously sitting at No. 2. We’re talking about a squad with defensive lineman Lavell Strong, a guy who was already making noise earlier in the season, like his sack on Cypress Ranch quarterback Braden Baker back in September. This team knows how to play defense, and they’re proving they belong in the elite conversation. North Shore, though? A 7-1 record is still solid, but that 42-21 loss and the drop to No. 8 has gotta sting. You can’t just brush off falling six spots in a week.
The Rest of 6A Shakes Up
While C.E. King grabbed the biggest headlines, other teams were making their own moves. Allen is now sitting at No. 2, up from No. 3, after putting up a ridiculous 77-14 win over Dallas Jesuit. Katy moved up one spot to No. 3 even on an idle week, which shows you how much respect they command. Down the list, Lewisville jumped to No. 7, Southlake Carroll to No. 18, SA Brennan to No. 19, Bridgeland to No. 20, The Woodlands to No. 21, Cedar Park to No. 22, and Arlington Martin to No. 23. But the real fresh faces? Cypress Ranch, previously unranked, broke into the top 25 at No. 24 with a 37-3 win. Round Rock Cedar Ridge, also unranked, snagged the No. 25 spot after a dominant 68-29 performance. That means two teams, Deer Park and Duncanville, got booted out of the top 25 entirely. Brutal.
5A Division I Sees Its Own Chaos
Over in Class 5A Division I, things weren’t quite as wild at the very top, but there were definitely some shifts. Smithson Valley and Frisco Lone Star are still holding strong at No. 1 and No. 2, both undefeated. DeSoto climbed a spot to No. 5 after a big 51-6 win against Cedar Hill. Boerne Champion, however, took a hit, falling from No. 5 to No. 6 after their 35-24 loss to Smithson Valley. And shout out to La Porte, who busted into the top 10 at No. 10, pushing Friendswood right out of the rankings. It just goes to show you, no spot is safe.
As Week 9 rankings hit the board, the regular season is getting intense. These teams are fighting for every inch, every ranking point, and every win matters more now than ever. With so much talent across Texas high school football, every Friday night has the potential to shake up the entire state. You absolutely have to keep an eye on these squads as we head deeper into the season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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