Texas High School Football Playoffs: Final Rankings and Matchups

The Texas high school football playoffs are underway, highlighted by the release of the final rankings for the 2025 season. The latest polls for Class 6A, 5A, and 4A reveal a competitive landscape, with teams such as Carthage, Kilgore, and Texas High leading the way. In the Class 3A, 2A, and TAPPS categories, Troup and Mount Enterprise stand out as formidable contenders.

Final Rankings for Class 6A, 5A, and 4A

The concluding Class 6A/5A/4A poll features the following teams ranked by points:

1. Carthage (10-0) – 224 points
2. Kilgore (9-1) – 209 points
3. Texas High (9-1) – 183 points
4. Pleasant Grove (9-1) – 176 points
5. Lindale (9-1) – 161 points
6. Sulphur Springs (9-1) – 147 points
7. Athens (8-2) – 118 points
8. Longview (6-4) – 110 points
9. Marshall (8-2) – 102 points
10. Lufkin (7-3) – 98 points
11. Canton (9-1) – 76 points
12. Pittsburg (7-3) – 57 points
13. Pine Tree (6-4) – 47 points
14. Chapel Hill (6-4) – 35 points
15. Van (6-4) – 33 points

No teams dropped out of this final ranking, ensuring a competitive spirit heading into the playoffs.

Final Rankings for Class 3A, 2A, and TAPPS

In the Class 3A/2A/TAPPS poll, the rankings are as follows:

1. Troup (10-0) – 222 points
2. Mount Enterprise (10-0) – 205 points
3. Frankston (10-0) – 201 points
4. Gladewater (9-1) – 173 points
5. Arp (9-1) – 161 points
6. Elysian Fields (9-1) – 106 points
7. Westwood (8-2) – 103 points
8. Honey Grove (9-1) – 101 points
9. Winnsboro (8-2) – 73 points
10. Edgewood (8-2) – 71 points
11. Waskom (8-2) – 67 points
12. Atlanta (8-2) – 63 points
13. Lovelady (8-2) – 61 points
14. Grand Saline (8-2) – 58 points
15. Malakoff (7-3) – 45 points

As the playoffs begin, these rankings set the stage for exciting matchups that promise to deliver thrilling moments for fans and players alike.

The first-round playoff matchups include several intriguing contests, such as No. 9 Marshall facing Huntsville, and No. 1 Carthage going up against No. 12 Pittsburg. Other matchups include:

– No. 3 Texas High vs. Montgomery Lake Creek
– No. 7 Athens vs. Gilmer
– No. 15 Malakoff vs. Liberty-Eylau
– No. 7 Palestine Westwood vs. East Chambers
– No. 4 Gladewater vs. Mount Vernon
– No. 9 Winnsboro vs. No. 12 Atlanta
– No. 10 Edgewood vs. New Boston

The rankings and matchups were determined by a panel of voters, including sports journalists from various regional publications. Notable contributors to the poll included Phil Hicks and Brandon Ogden of the Tyler Morning Telegraph, Jack Stallard of the Longview News-Journal, and several others from prominent local media.

As the playoffs commence, anticipation builds among players, coaches, and fans across Texas. Each team will aim to secure their spot in the next rounds, making every game a critical step towards championship glory.