As the second week of the Texas high school football season unfolds, the 5A Division I landscape is already electrified. The freshly minted rankings reflect not just last Friday’s results but the potential narratives brewing across the state. We’ve got familiar powerhouses beginning to establish early pecking order and hungry challengers ready to make statements. Let’s dig into the Week 2 – 5A-DI power rankings as they stand:
- Aledo – Securing the top spot, the Bearcats from Aledo remain the gold standard. Their disciplined, physical brand of football continues to set them apart.
- Smithson Valley – Right behind is SV, led by a robust defense and explosive offense—always a threat to shake up the bracket.
- Denton Ryan – A perennial playoff contender, Denton Ryan brings experience and grit to the field, poking at the top ranks with legitimate cause.
- Frisco Lone Star – A dynamic rising program, Frisco Lone Star’s rapid ascent keeps them in national discussions and firmly inside the top five.
- La Porte – A south-Texas stalwart, La Porte may not face the name-recognition flash but brings consistent, game-winning performances week in and week out.
- Highland Park – A historic Dallas fixture, Highland Park’s placing here underscores steady execution and coaching pedigree.
- Angleton – A bold entrance within the top ten; Angleton’s presence underlines their renewed energy and regional dominance.
- Abilene – The Eagles are a West Texas tradition, known for toughness and physicality; their showing at #8 speaks of early-season form.
- A&M Consolidated – From College Station, Consolidated’s balance across units keeps them relevant in top-ten conversations.
- SA Pieper – From San Antonio, Pieper’s inclusion rounds out the rankings, representing the Alamo City’s rising profile in 5A.
As practices wane and Week 1 highlights settle, these rankings offer a snapshot at the early-season rhythm. Aledo’s placement at #1 signals that, even with the calendar just turning to September, programs know who the bullseye is. The Bearcats’ disciplined schemes and veteran leadership keep them on top, while Smithson Valley’s high-octane tempo keeps them breathing down their neck.
But it’s Denton Ryan’s third-place slot that may resonate with scouts and recruiters—this is a team that blends show-stopper athletes with organized execution. Meanwhile Frisco Lone Star, as a relative newcomer on the state’s elite stage, continues to rise, thanks to both coaching savvy and recruiting momentum.
Week 1 of the Texas 5A-DI rankings paints an evolving portrait: one where tradition meets ambition and regional underdogs challenge established hierarchies. Aledo sits atop for a reason—but the chase pack is real, hungry, and brimming with capable athletes whose fortunes are never written in pen.
As the season deepens, each Friday night reorders the pecking, and scouts, recruiters, and fans alike must stay vigilant. Will Aledo stay the immovable force? Can Smithson Valley or Denton Ryan supplant them? And who among Frisco Lone Star, Angleton, or SA Pieper will rise to define late-season breakout narratives?
One thing’s for certain—in Texas high school football, the story is only just beginning.
