Dave Campbell's Texas Football is proud to unveil its preseason statewide Texas high school football rankings for the 2025 season.
The rankings are compiled by the Dave Campbell's Texas Football staff, and complete rankings can be found in the 2025 summer edition of Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
Dave Campbell's has published the state's most respected Texas high school football rankings for decades, and is the official rankings provider for the Associated Press since 2019.
CLASS 3A DIVISION I
| Rank | Team | 2024 Record | Starters Returning (O/D) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | 15-1 | 7/8 | The champs lost star power, but the nuts and bolts are back |
| 2 | Franklin | 10-3 | 6/5 | The Lions have won 68 games over the last five seasons |
| 3 | Paradise | 12-3 | 7/4 | The Panthers’ recent rise has them contending for a title |
| 4 | Jefferson | 12-1 | 6/6 | A special junior class has the Bulldogs thinking big |
| 5 | Edna | 14-1 | 5/4 | New coach Jamie Dixon aims to keep standards sky-high |
| 6 | Malakoff | 15-1 | 1/3 | The Tigers got hammered by graduation, but don’t count them out |
| 7 | Liberty-Eylau | 11-3 | 5/5 | Playmakers abound in Brad Willard’s second season |
| 8 | Llano | 12-2 | 7/6 | Between line play and the QB, the Jackets have sting |
| 9 | Hitchcock | 10-2 | 4/9 | A special senior class graduated, but the defense will be sound |
| 10 | Winnsboro | 10-3 | 6/6 | Expect another year of high-flying Red Raiders offense |
| 11 | Atlanta | 7-4 | 5/6 | No team embodies East Texas speed like the Rabbits |
| 12 | Shallowater | 11-3 | 4/3 | This’ll be a different team after graduating 28 seniors |
| 13 | Jim Ned | 9-4 | 6/7 | The defense will be stout; can the passing game develop? |
| 14 | Palestine Westwood | 11-1 | 7/5 | Panthers ready to turn the page after tumultuous ‘24 |
| 15 | Goliad | 10-3 | 6/7 | This team is fast, and they’re deep — they’re a problem |
| 16 | Palmer | 9-3 | 7/8 | QB Eric Cisneros is one of TXHSFB’s underrated stars |
| 17 | Bushland | 10-2 | 4/4 | It’s a new-look Falcons team, but Jason Reynolds will coach ‘em up |
| 18 | Yoakum | 8-5 | 7/9 | The young Bulldogs paid their dues in ‘24; now they strike |
| 19 | Grandview | 7-5 | 7/8 | In a division with lots of turnover, the Zebras have veterans |
| 20 | Fairfield | 7-5 | 7/8 | A slew of three-year starters give the Eagles an edge |
| 21 | Orange Grove | 8-4 | 8/6 | Getting QB Linden Rodriguez back from injury is huge |
| 22 | Crystal City | 8-3 | 8/8 | Believe it: this could be the best Javelinas team in years |
| 23 | Peaster | 9-3 | 8/7 | The Greyhounds’ steady rise hits a new level in ‘25 |
| 24 | Vernon | 9-4 | 8/6 | The front line is strong, but there are depth concerns |
| 25 | Marion | 5-7 | 7/6 | The Bulldogs won’t be huge, but they can flat-out fly |
CLASS 3A DIVISION II
| Rank | Team | 2024 Record | Starters Returning (O/D) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunter | 14-2 | 2/5 | An offseason upheaval for the champs, but still the team to beat |
| 2 | Tidehaven | 12-3 | 9/8 | The Tigers are experienced, physical and hungry |
| 3 | Wall | 13-2 | 7/4 | Could last year’s big leap lead to a title run? |
| 4 | Lexington | 12-2 | 7/6 | Get to know the name QB Kase Evans; he leads a special offense |
| 5 | Newton | 9-4 | 6/8 | This feels like a vintage Eagles team: fast and confident |
| 6 | Woodville | 13-3 | 5/3 | New coach Heath Clawson inherits a state finalist squad |
| 7 | Holliday | 11-3 | 6/6 | What the Eagles lack in size, they make up in speed |
| 8 | Canadian | 10-4 | 3/4 | An uncharacteristic “bad” year in ‘24...that still won 10 games |
| 9 | Daingerfield | 8-6 | 5/5 | The Tigers peaked late; can that carry over to 2025? |
| 10 | Poth | 12-1 | 4/4 | QB Major Luna triggers a Pirates attack that could explode |
| 11 | East Bernard | 10-2 | 6/6 | The Brahmas have great depth for this level |
| 12 | Blanco | 7-4 | 6/7 | New coach Kent Walker has championship pedigree |
| 13 | DeKalb | 11-2 | 6/8 | A speedy defense gives the Bears a chance to make some noise |
| 14 | Troup | 8-4 | 9/9 | Last year was just the beginning for a program on the come-up |
| 15 | Jacksboro | 9-4 | 6/4 | There’s lots of buzz around Jack County about these Tigers |
| 16 | Van Vleck | 6-7 | 6/9 | Don’t let the record fool you: this team peaked late |
| 17 | Grand Saline | 11-1 | 7/7 | The arrow is pointing up for coach Joe Drennon’s Indians |
| 18 | Idalou | 10-3 | 5/5 | A huge senior class graduated, but there’s reinforcements coming |
| 19 | Tolar | 11-2 | 4/4 | Can the Rattlers replace their all-time winningest senior class? |
| 20 | Wichita Falls City View | 9-3 | 7/7 | Akeem Leviston, a rising star, takes over as head coach |
| 21 | Slaton | 7-4 | 8/9 | Tigers could win first outright district title since 1994 |
| 22 | Arp | 7-4 | 7/7 | There’s lots of experience here, including many three-year starters |
| 23 | Bells | 7-5 | 9/7 | The Panthers will have a size advantage in almost every game |
| 24 | Blue Ridge | 9-3 | 8/7 | A massive offensive line gives them a unique edge |
| 25 | Rice Consolidated | 7-4 | 4/4 | QB Kordae Johnson is a three-year starter with plenty around him |
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