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High School Football Rankings Shift as Week 4 Matchups Heat Up

High School Football Rankings Shift as Week 4 Matchups Heat Up
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  • PublishedSeptember 16, 2025

BREAKING: The #bEASTTexas Fabulous 15 rankings have just been released, igniting excitement ahead of Week 4 of the high school football season. Major changes have occurred as teams prepare for crucial matchups this Friday.

NEW RANKINGS: No. 1 Carthage leads the way with 224 points, followed closely by No. 2 Pleasant Grove with 193 points and No. 3 Chapel Hill at 184 points. The upcoming games promise fireworks: Carthage faces off against Chapel Hill, while Pleasant Grove squares off against No. 4 Kilgore, which has 175 points.

After suffering their first loss of the season to Dallas South Oak Cliff, Longview has dropped to No. 5 with 173 points but still holds the final first-place vote. The stakes are exceptionally high as Longview looks to bounce back in their upcoming match against Ruston, Louisiana.

In an unexpected shakeup, both Center and Tyler Legacy have fallen out of the big-school top rankings, making way for Pittsburg and Athens to enter the fray. This dynamic change sets the stage for thrilling competition among Texas high school football giants.

In the Class 3A/2A/TAPPS poll, the race for the top spot is razor-thin. Palestine Westwood has secured 8 first-place votes and 218 points, narrowly edging out Winnsboro, which garnered 7 first-place votes and 217 points. Lovelady, Troup, and Arp round out the top five, all boasting undefeated records.

As teams gear up for challenges this week, fans can look forward to key matchups including No. 7 Lindale at No. 14 Gilmer and No. 6 Jefferson at No. 13 Pittsburg. Each game could prove pivotal in shaping the rankings for next week and beyond.

This week’s rankings are determined by a panel of respected voters, including Phil Hicks and Brandon Ogden from the Tyler Morning Telegraph and Jack Stallard from the Longview News-Journal, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of team performance across the region.

As the excitement builds, stay tuned for updates on these critical games. The implications of this week’s results could very well shift the landscape of high school football in Texas. Will your team rise to the challenge? Share your predictions and support for your favorites on social media!

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