0–10 to 4–0 (+4)

Plano West

Coach Tyler Soukup knows his players hear all the voices outside their building that pipe up after a 0-10 season. That's why he couldn't be prouder of the senior and junior leadership on his Plano West team, which brought the Wolves together to prove to everyone they're better than how they played.

"In all sincerity, it's probably one of the most gratifying feelings that I've had as a coach and in my professional career," Soukup said.

That senior leadership starts with quarterback Jordan Grant, who has selflessly shared time under center with junior backup Blake Tevis. Grant is the team's leading passer with 294 yards and a touchdown, the second-leading rusher with 184 yards and four touchdowns, and has even split out wide to catch five passes for 57 yards and a score. If that doesn't already qualify him for one of the most versatile players in Class 6A, he also plays safety on long-distance downs. 

"Our starting quarterback has shown that, 'I'll do whatever it takes,'" Soukup said. "I'll get out from behind center and let another kid take the snaps if the coaches think that is what's best for the team. I'll tell you what, that doesn't happen very often."

But Soukup says that, despite being proud of his team's 4-0 start, he's even more proud of how focused they've stayed on going 5-0.

Dallas A+ Academy

Dallas A+ Academy has made school history every week of the 2025 season. The Knights were the first group to go 1-0, 2-0, 3-0 and 4-0.

"It's great to be around a group that's doing things that have never been done before," Coach Michael Scott said. "That's why I got into coaching a long, long time ago. The reason I did it was to help these kids learn to be good citizens and good people, but also to be able to do things that they didn't think they were able to do."

Scott says QB Abdiel Gurolla, who missed all but three games last season, is the offensive engine. The senior has 97 carries for 625 yards and six touchdowns, while throwing the ball just seven times all season. But fellow senior Jordan Smith, who normally plays nose guard and full back, came on in relief against Dallas Gateway and rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns in a 14-8 win.

The Knights' defense is holding opponents to just 8.25 points per game under new defensive coordinator Perry Jason. The coach wasn't the only offseason addition, however. Scott helps coach Dallas A+ Academy's soccer team, which lost by one goal in the playoff to eventual state finalist Gainesville. He convinced captain Diego Vasquez to try out for middle linebacker because it had similarities to his position in soccer. Tight end Isaac Perez has also moved from the pitch to the gridiron this year.

Boys Ranch

Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, located about 30 miles northwest of Amarillo, is the state's largest childcare facility for at-risk youth between the ages of 5 and 18. Historically, most of the players who suit up for Boys Ranch are playing their first organized sport. The program has had one winning season in the last 33 years (6-5 in 2008) and at one point had the state's longest losing streak with 49 games.

But Coach Louis Kelley III, the grandson of the legendary Lubbock Estacado coach, has the Roughriders at 4–0 for the first time in school history. Now in his third season, Kelley says the 2025 team is the first in which every kid has only played for him. 

"It's more than football here," Kelley said. "One minute, you're playing counselor. The next minute, you're a coach. You have a lot of different roles you have to play here."

Last year, Boys Ranch went 0–10 in its inaugural season as a six-man football program. But with every player returning, including some who Kelley insists could start at Amarillo Tascosa or Amarillo Palo Duro, Kelley set a District Championship expectation this offseason. Junior wide receiver Cord'e Jackson had three catches for 153 yards and two touchdowns last week. Jackson's pairing with 6'3 wide receiver Ethan Paulo has helped quarterback Isaac Acosta throw for over 900 yards and 18 touchdowns in just four outings.

 

0-10 to 3-0 or 3-1 (+3)

Goose Creek Memorial (3-0)

First-year head coach JayMond Cleveland, a former SMU receiver and nearby Baytown Lee alum, has led Goose Creek Memorial to its first 3-0 start in school history. The three wins match the program's win total from 2021-2024.

Hart (3-0)

A year after finishing winless, Coach Adan Carrasco's Hart Longhorns have won three-straight games by the 45-point mercy rule. Nine returning starters have started the year in mid-season form.

Merkel (3-1)

Sophomore quarterback Easton Malone has developed into the team's undisputed leader after playing quarterback and linebacker as a freshman. The Badgers' offense is averaging 41.75 points per game.

Ore City (3-1)

Justin Arnold, most recently the Henderson offensive coordinator and a former head coach at Overton from 2018-22, was hired on March 18 and has Ore City at 3-1 with a key district opening win over Big Sandy.

Paint Rock (3-1)

New head coach David McAbee inherited a Paint Rock six-man football program with 24 players and a bevy of talent on the offensive side of the ball. McAbee's offensive playcalling has unlocked 4.60 40-yard dash speedsters Angel Briones and Ezra Ruiz.

Valera Panther Creek (3-1)

Panther Creek played in just four games last season before a rash of injuries to an already small six-man football program forced the Panthers to forfeit the rest of their games. But Coach Gary Beam's squad has started 3-1 behind a crop of sophomores, led by running back Caleb Storey and quarterback Caleb Hale, who gained valuable expeience as freshmen.

 

0-10 to 2-2 (+2)

Katy Morton Ranch

Second-year head coach Nick Cavallo's squad is off to a strong start after returning eight starters on both sides of the ball.

Cleburne

Former Mansfield Lake Ridge assistant AJ Sheppard took over a program with two winless seasons in three years and has the Yellowjackets at .500 entering district play.

Livingston (2-1)

Former Allen Eagles state champion quarterback and Whitehouse offensive coordinator Tucker Carter inherited an 8-2 JV team that has stepped up to the varsity stage.

Sugar Land Harmony

Sugar Land Harmony is off to a quicker start in its second season as a UIL program.

S&S Consolidated

Dan Pike's squad has more wins this season than they did in the last three years combined.

Moody

Moody's 15 returning starters have resulted in a 2-2 start in Year 2 of the Weston Cooper tenure.

San Marcos

The Rattlers went a combined 0-20 from 2023-24 after nine players (most of whom are Power Four commits) were ruled ineligible for three seasons. Now at full force, San Marcos is 2-2 entering District 29-6A play.

 

1-9 to 3-1 or 3-0 (+2)

Mansfield Lake Ridge (3-1)

Deshawn Edwards has stabilized the quarterback position after Mansfield Lake Ridge started six different quarterbacks over the last two seasons.

Keller Central (3-1)

Keller Central has matched its win total from 2022-24 combined under second-year head coach Eric Vance.

La Joya

La Joya has transitioned to a spread offense ove the last couple years, but this team still goes as RB Mauricio Mendoza.

Fabens

Quarterback Jesus Martinez-Jiminez is one of the leaders on a senior-heavy ball club. He is Fabens's leading rusher and passer.

Pittsburg (3-1)

First-year head coach John Huffstetler is turning heads across the state after a 3-0 start and a close 32-29 to Jefferson, a top-ten Class 3A DI team.

Boyd (3-1)

Boyd has matched its win total from 2023-24 combined under first-year head coach Shawn Sparks.

Corpus Christi West Oso (3-0)

Nine freshmen starting a game at some point in West Oso's 1-9 season has given the Bears quality depth. Junior linebacker Trajhaun Vurns has 53 tackles in three games. 

Flatonia (3-1)

Flatonia snapped a nine-game losing streak in Week 1 and hasn't looked back. The Bulldogs have allowed just 4.33 points in their three wins.

Como-Pickton (3-1)

Como-Pickton returned its entire offensive line, headlined by Jeremy Flowers, in 2025 and has matched its win total from 2022-24 combined.

Lefors (3-1)

Lefors returned nine starters and has raced out to a 3-1 record.

Sanford-Fritch (3-1)

First-year coach Brandon Bennett has won more games in his first four outings than Sanford-Fritch won from 2022-24.

 

2-8 to 4-0 (+2)

Hurst L.D. Bell

The Blue Raiders have picked up two huge district wins against Keller Timber Creek and Keller to put themselves in a great position for a playoff spot in District 4-6A.

Royse City

Quarterback Jamion Richardson has thrown 12 touchdowns and one interception, leading Royse City to more wins in four games than they had in either 2024 (2-8) or 2023 (3-7).

San Angelo Lake View

San Angelo Lake View already has the most wins in a season since 2020 after returning nearly 70 percent of its team and 17 starters.

Lubbock Liberty

In its first season with seniors, the new Lubbock Liberty program has improved from a 0-4 start to a 4-0 start.

Comfort 

Comfort's players look plenty comfortable in third-year head coach Jay Rieken's system, averaging 42.33 points per game.

Robstown

Robstown, which hasn't had a winning season since 2010, is off to a scorching start behind wide receiver and emergency quarterback Tim Sanchez.

 

0-10 to 1-3 (+1)

Donna North

El Paso Bel Air

Grapevine

Wichita Falls Legacy

Brownsville Porter

San Antonio Brackenridge

Freeport Brazosport

Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Houston Scarborough

Austin Achieve

San Antonio Memorial

Hempstead

Huntington

Smyer

Lazbuddie

Lueders-Avoca

Groveton

 

1-9 to 2-2 (+1)

San Antonio Warren

Fort Worth Boswell

Alief Taylor

San Antonio Lee

Granbury

Frisco Memorial

Corsicana

Lamar Consolidated

Mabank

San Elizario

Natalia

Anthony

Price Carlisle

Vega

Charlotte

Hubbard

Magnolia West

 

2-8 to 3-1 or 3-0 (+1)

Fort Bend Bush

Pasadena Sam Rayburn

Mission Veterans Memorial

Floresville

Dimmitt

Quanah

Cushing

Knippa

Campbell

El Paso Socorro

 

3-7 to 4-0 (+1)

Laredo Johnson

Austin Akins

Shepherd