Dallas-Area High School Football Playoff Outlook for Week 10: In, Out, and on the Bubble

As the Texas high school football season nears its end, Week 10 brings crucial matchups for Dallas-area teams fighting for a playoff berth. While some teams have secured spots, others are on the edge, making this week’s games decisive. Below is an overview of key districts and scenarios for playoff contention.

Overview of Week 10 Playoff Scenarios by District

District 3-6A

Playoff Bound: Crowley (Div. II), North Crowley (Div. I)
Eliminated: Fort Worth Boswell
Key Games: Mansfield vs. North Crowley, Mansfield Legacy vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge, Weatherford vs. Fort Worth Boswell
Scenarios: Four teams are vying for two spots. Mansfield clinches with a win over North Crowley or if Weatherford loses. Mansfield Legacy qualifies with a win over Lake Ridge and a Weatherford loss or Mansfield win.

District 4-6A

Playoff Bound: Southlake Carroll, Euless Trinity (Div. I), Trophy Club Byron Nelson
Eliminated: Hurst L.D. Bell, Keller Central, Northwest Eaton
Key Games: Euless Trinity vs. Justin Northwest, Keller Timber Creek vs. Northwest Eaton
Scenarios: One spot remains. Justin Northwest clinches with a win over Euless Trinity.

District 9-6A

Playoff Bound: Sachse (Div. I), Wylie East (Div. II), Wylie (Div. I)
Eliminated: North Garland, South Garland
Key Games: Sachse vs. Garland Naaman Forest, Wylie East vs. Garland, Wylie vs. Garland Lakeview Centennial
Scenarios: Four teams are still in contention for the last playoff spot. Sachse can secure the district title with a win over Naaman Forest.

District 10-6A

Playoff Bound: Longview (Div. II), North Forney, Rockwall (Div. I)
Eliminated: Royse City
Key Games: Rockwall vs. Rockwall-Heath, North Forney vs. Longview, Forney vs. Tyler Legacy
Scenarios: Three teams compete for one remaining spot. Tyler Legacy clinches with a win and a Heath loss.

District 5-6A

Playoff Bound: Coppell (Div. I), Denton Guyer (Div. II), Lewisville (Div. I)
Eliminated: Little Elm, Denton Braswell
Key Games: Denton Guyer vs. Lewisville
Scenarios: The game between Denton Guyer and Lewisville will determine the No. 2 seed. Flower Mound is at risk of elimination with a loss.

District 6-6A

Playoff Bound: Allen (Div. I), Prosper
Eliminated: Plano West, Princeton, McKinney Boyd
Key Games: McKinney vs. Plano East, Plano vs. Prosper Rock Hill
Scenarios: The winner of McKinney Boyd vs. Plano East will earn a playoff berth, though the loser will remain in contention.

District 7-6A

Playoff Bound: Lake Highlands (Div. I)
Eliminated: Irving, Irving Nimitz, Irving MacArthur
Key Games: Richardson Pearce vs. Irving Nimitz, Richardson vs. Lake Highlands, Richardson Berkner vs. Jesuit
Scenarios: Lake Highlands clinches the district title with a win and a Richardson Pearce loss. Richardson Pearce can clinch a spot with a win.

District 8-6A

Playoff Bound: Arlington Bowie
Eliminated: Grand Prairie
Key Games: Arlington Lamar vs. Arlington Bowie, South Grand Prairie vs. Haltom, Arlington vs. Grand Prairie, Arlington Martin vs. Arlington Sam Houston
Scenarios: South Grand Prairie secures a spot with a win or losses by both Lamar and Martin. Haltom or Arlington can qualify with a win and losses by Lamar and Martin.

District 11-6A

Playoff Bound: Duncanville, DeSoto, Lancaster
Eliminated: Mesquite Horn
Key Games: Lancaster at Waxahachie, Mesquite at Duncanville, Skyline at DeSoto, Cedar Hill at Mesquite Horn
Scenarios: Waxahachie qualifies with a win over Lancaster. Duncanville is set for the Division I playoffs, while DeSoto and Lancaster will go to Division II.

For the remaining districts in the Dallas area, playoff battles continue, with many teams facing must-win games to extend their seasons. The Week 10 outcomes will significantly shape the final playoff picture as teams vie for district titles and crucial seeding positions.