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Allen Rises in Southwest Region Rankings After Opening Win

Allen moves up in the latest regional rankings following its season-opening victory over Duncanville, while Waxahachie retains the top spot.

Wade Pennington

August 31, 20262 min read

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Allen has climbed significantly in the Southwest Region Super 15 rankings for Week 3 of high school football, securing a position at number two after its opening game. The Eagles improved to a 1-0 record by defeating Duncanville with a score of 26-7.

Sophomore quarterback Ty Snell directed multiple scoring drives for Allen, complementing a defensive effort that held the Panthers in check. The team added two scores in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Allen is scheduled to face DeSoto on Friday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. CT.

Waxahachie remains at the top of the rankings with a 1-0 record after a dominant 72-14 win over Ennis. Junior quarterback Jerry Meyer III threw for 400 yards and six touchdowns, including seven connections with Jashawn Crayton for 187 yards and three scores. Waxahachie plays Coppell on Friday, Sept. 4.

Texas teams occupy ten of the fifteen spots in the regional list, reflecting the state's strong presence in the rankings. Several other Texas programs also opened their seasons with wins. North Shore defeated Lancaster 35-0 behind a powerful rushing attack that gained 287 yards. North Crowley shut out Aledo 26-0, limiting the opponent to negative seven rushing yards.

C.E. King posted a 70-10 victory over Conroe, with Khylan Davis throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns while the team rushed for 327 yards. Randle secured a win in its championship rematch against South Oak Cliff, led by five-star running back commit Landen Williams-Callis, who carried the ball 33 times for 230 yards.

Bixby from Oklahoma also claimed a spot in the top ten with a 35-27 victory over Owasso, rushing for 445 yards. However, not all preseason favorites started strong. Duncanville fell to Allen despite the efforts of former star Keelon Russell, who is now playing at Alabama. DeSoto suffered a 38-14 loss to St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida.

The full rankings highlight the competitive nature of the opening week, with both Oklahoma and Texas teams featured heavily. Details regarding future matchups for other ranked teams were not provided in the source material.

Source: USA Today.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2026/08/31/high-school-football-rankings-southwest-region-week-3/91450144007/

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