District 4-6A is once again shaping up to be one of the most competitive and talent-rich districts in the state. With powerhouse programs, rising contenders, and no shortage of college-caliber athletes, every Friday night feels like a playoff game. As the 2025 Texas high school football season approaches, we break down which teams are primed to dominate, who could surprise, and what to watch for in one of the toughest districts in Texas.

Euless Trinity

2024 Recap: The Trojans went 11-2 overall and 7-1 in the district, placing in second place. After a good playoff run going three rounds deep before having their season end with a nail-biter losing to Allen 22-21, we believe the Trojans will have another great season and playoff push for state.

Scouting Report: Out of the backfield is Juntavious Harris, 2026, RB, 5-8 / 170, held 15 total Division I offers and a Texas State Commit. One of the top-rated offensive linemen in the class of 2026 in the nation is SMU commit Pupunagatoa Katoa, OL, 6-3.5 / 365, a three-star recruit who held 23 Division I offers before committing to the Mustangs. Our number-ranked cornerback in the class of 2026 in Texas is a four-star John Meredith III , CB, 6-2 / 175, with 41 Division I offers to go play anywhere in the country. Trinity has some young talent in the class of 2028, Fine Taufatofua Vailahi, DE, Trinity, 6-2 / 235, with five Division I offers, and another young talent in Semisi Naupoto, DT, 6-1 / 250.

Hurst Bell

2024 Recap: The Blue Bells went 2-8 overall last season and 1-7 in district play, placing 8th.

Scouting Report: TBD

Keller

2024 Recap: The Indians went 5-5 overall last season, and 4-4 in district play, ending up in 5th place.

Scouting Report: TBD

Keller Central

2024 Recap: After going 1-9 last season in 2024 and 0-8 in district play, the Chargers placed 9th in the district.

Scouting Report: TBD

Keller Timber Creek

2024 Recap: The Falcons went 5-5 last season with a 3-5 record in district play, placing 7th.

Scouting Report: TBD

Northwest

2024 Recap: The Texans went 6-5 overal last season with a record of 4-4 in the district and placing 4th. They have some young talent rising up the ranks next season and could prove to be a formitable oppenet for others in the district.

Scouting Report: two players to keep an eye on for Northwest is Cameron Heard, 2028, QB, and Jason Moreno, 2028, LB, 5-7 / 145.

Northwest Eaton

2024 Recap: The Eagles went 4-6 overall last season with a district record of 3-5, leading them to 6th place in the district.

Scouting Report: Leading the defense is three-star San Diego State commit, Alijah Lash, 2026, DL, 6-2 / 225.

Byron Nelson

2024 Recap: The Bobcats have a strong football team, with several starters returning for the 2025 season. Last season, they finished with an overall record of 8-3 and a district record of 6-2, securing 3rd place. Unfortunately, their postseason journey ended in the first round of the playoffs, where they faced the eventual state champions, North Crowley, and lost 56-21.

Scouting Report: The Bobcats have some talent on the team with Parker Almanza, 2026, TE, 6-3 / 215, and Mahamadou Siby, 2026, CB, 5-9 / 170, who has several Division I offers. In addition to the senior class of next fall, the Bobcats have some young talent with the class of 2028, Ben Odom, QB, 6-0 / 175, and Nolan Hawkins, S, 6-0 / 190.

Southlake Carroll

2024 Recap: The Dragons had a perfect record in district play last season, going 8-0 with a district championship and boasting an overall record of 15-1, with a deep playoff run before losing to in the 6A Division 2 state semifinals to Vandergrift in a close one, 24-17. The Dragons have the team to make another run at a state title.

Scouting Report: The Dragons are a talented squad with Angelo Renda, 2026, QB, 6′ / 180, a Pitt commit, and three-star running back Davis Penn, 5-9 / 170, four-star wideout, and Ohio State commit Brock Boyd, 6-1 / 165, who held 33 Division I offers before committing to the Buckeyes. Leading the trenches on the offensive line is Memphis commit, Carey Clayton, 2026, OL, 6-3 / 270. Leading the way in the class of 2027 for the Dragons is Brody Knowles, WR, 6-4 / 190, with 15 total Division I offers. Blake Gunter, 2027, WR, 6-2 / 180, with 5 total Division I offers. One of the top offensive linemen in the class of 2027 in the nation is Tristan Dare, OL, 6-4 / 260, with 27 Division I offers. The Dragons are loaded at the quarterback position with depth, with talent like the class of 2028 Hudson Tomcheck, 6-3 / 175, who should be next in line to lead the Dragons.

District Prediction

Southlake Carroll enters 2025 with unfinished business. After an undefeated district run and a deep playoff push that ended just short of a title shot, the Dragons return with one goal: finish the job. This year’s squad is stacked across the board — strong in the trenches, explosive on offense, and experienced where it counts. With elite depth and a winning culture, Southlake is the clear favorite to win the district and make another serious run in December.