MaxPreps Texas Top 25 high school football rankings

Run defense has been somewhat of an issue for the top-ranked team in the MaxPreps Texas Top 25 Football Rankings, the Allen Eagles.

That defense will get a huge test on Friday when it faces Plano West running back Soso Jamabo.

With 1,711 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns in eight games, the 6-foot-2, 206-pound senior has separated himself from other top running backs in North Texas. Jamabo, who remains uncommitted to dozens of college suitors, has helped Plano West to seven wins in eight games, the only loss coming to rival Plano by three points.

Allen (8-0) owns a 35-game winning streak, dating back to midseason of 2012. The Eagles, despite returning only one defensive starter, are 6-0 in District 6-6A.

Eagles opponents are averaging 196 rushing yards per game. In winning state titles in Class 5A Division I the last two seasons, Allen held opponents to an average of 148 rushing yards.

Plano West is 5-1 in district play. The Wolves defense will be challenged by Allen quarterback Kyler Murray, who has thrown for 7,894 career yards and 87 touchdowns.

Elsewhere, No. 18 Lake Travis (Austin), coming off a 24-7 win over rival Westlake (Austin), faces a challenge from red-hot Bowie (Austin). Since opening the season with a one-point loss at Pflugerville, Bowie has won seven straight. Both teams are 6-0 in District 14-6A. Cedar Hill's 65-42 victory over DeSoto in last week's nationally televised showdown led to a shakeup in positions 2, 3 and 5 of the Texas Top 25.

Here's the MaxPreps Texas Top 25 following Week 9 games.

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1. Allen 8-0 (1)
Texas A&M pledge Kyler Murray threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns in a 63-17 triumph over 1-8 Flower Mound. Jalen Guyton made nine catches for 163 yards and two touchdowns. David Feliciano had 101 rushing yards for two scores and added a receiving touchdown. Up next is a District 6-6A road showdown with 7-1 Plano West on Friday.

2. Skyline (Dallas) 8-0 (3)
Kylan Johnson threw for 271 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-26 victory over 5-3 MacArthur (Irving). Both teams came into the game with 4-0 records in District 9-6A. Carlos Strickland had two touchdown receptions and Marcus Brown returned an interception 50 yards for a score. Up next on Friday is a home game against 4-4 R.L. Turner (Carrollton).

3. Cedar Hill 7-1 (5)
Damarkus Lodge had seven catches for 235 yards and three touchdowns as the Longhorns rallied for a 65-42 victory over 7-1 DeSoto in a nationally televised game. Justin Mcmillan threw for 337 yards and four scores. Southern California pledge Aca'cedric Ware rushed for 145 yards and four scores. The defense limited DeSoto to one touchdown in the second half. The Longhorns, with an inside track to the District 8-5A title, host 5-3 Mansfield on Friday.

4. Manvel 8-0 (4)
Playing less than a half, D'Eriq King threw for 225 yards and five touchdowns in a 61-7 thumping of 0-8 Rayburn (Pasadena). King's backup, Kyle Trask, ran for a score and threw for another in the second quarter as the Mavericks piled up a 58-0 halftime lead. Up next is a Friday home game against 1-7 Memorial (Pasadena).

5. DeSoto 7-1 (2)
After jumping to a 14-point lead in the second quarter, the Eagles could manage only seven points in the second half of a 65-42 loss to neighboring rival Cedar Hill (7-1). The defeat ended a 27-game regular-season winning streak. Sophomore Jaylin Nelson rushed for 117 yards and three touchdowns while throwing for 145 yards and two scores. On Friday, the Eagles try to rebound against 3-4 Midlothian.

6. Carroll (Southlake) 8-0 (6)
lil'jordan Humphrey rushed for 261 yards and four touchdowns as the Dragons rallied from a two-point halftime deficit for a 42-23 victory over 4-4 Heritage (Colleyville). Ryan Agnew threw for 138 yards and a score with eight completions going to Ryan Mcgiboney for 75 yards. Up next on Friday is a home date against 0-8 Haltom.

7. Katy 7-1 (7)
Garrett Doiron threw four touchdown passes, three to Tony Mullins, in a 56-7 victory over 3-5 Strake Jesuit (Houston). Oklahoma pledge Rodney Anderson rushed for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Kyle Porter also scored twice. Up next on Friday is 0-8 Tompkins (Katy).

8. Pearland 9-0 (8)
Senior quarterback Jake Blumrick, who transferred back to Pearland from Friendswood before the season, threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-3 victory over 1-7 Memorial (Pasadena). Ryan Diaz finished with seven catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns. After an open date, the Oilers conclude the regular season on Nov. 7 with a home game against Manvel.

9. Steele (Cibolo) (8-1) (9)
L.G. Williams' 1-yard touchdown run with 16 seconds remaining capped a 23-22 come-from-behind victory over 4-4 Judson (Converse) in a showdown for the District 25-6A lead. Steele trailed by nine points at halftime. Bryson Denley and Travell Lumpkin accounted for the other touchdowns. After an open date, the Knights host 3-5 Canyon (New Braunfels) in the regular-season finale on Nov. 7.

10. Trinity (Euless) 8-1 (10)
Ja'ron Wilson rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown and added a 58-yard scoring catch in a 33-10 victory over 4-4 Coppell. Hernain Figueroa capped it with a 91-yard interception return for a score. The Trojan defense limited Coppell to 10 points despite the Cowboys' 56-37 edge in offensive plays. On Thursday, Trinity completes the regular season with a road game against 3-5 Richland.

11. Brennan (San Antonio) 8-0 (11)
Da' shawn Key rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns in a 69-0 rout of 2-6 Jay (San Antonio). Jahmyl Jeter rushed for 83 yards and two scores. Derrick Hill added a 22-yard interception return for a score. The Bears increased their regular-season winning streak to 28. Up next is a District 27-6A showdown on Friday against 6-2 Stevens (San Antonio).

12. The Woodlands 7-1 (12)
The Highlanders limited the top offense in District 16-6A to one touchdown in a 33-6 victory over 6-3 Oak Ridge (Conroe). Sophomore Grant Milton, playing because of an injury to a starter, had a sack and a fumble recovery. Offensively, Patrick Carr rushed for 143 yards and three scores. Up next is a Friday trip to 3-5 Summer Creek (Houston).

13. Midway (Waco) 8-0 (13)
University of Houston pledge Ben Hicks threw for five touchdowns in a 49-22 triumph over 3-5 Killeen. Joseph Ward snagged three touchdown catches and Marcus Johnson returned a kickoff 75 yards for another score. Safety Kahlil Haughton intercepted two passes. Up next is a Friday home game against 4-4 Belton.

14. Westfield (Houston) 7-1 (14)
Edwin Oliver returned a fumble 96 yards for a touchdown and two minutes later teammate Gordon Warren added a 60-yard fumble return for a score in a 41-7 triumph over 3-5 Dekaney (Houston). Rayquan Jones rushed for two scores and Aj Tisdel ran for 142 yards and a score. Next is a Saturday home game against 1-7 Klein Forest (Houston).

15. Brandeis (San Antonio) 8-0 (15)
Jaylon Dukes rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-3 victory over 6-2 O'Connor (Helotes). Peyton Hall had five receptions for 180 yards and a touchdown. Graham Pace returned an interception 17 yards for another score. Up next is a Thursday contest against 4-4 Clark (San Antonio).

16. Langham Creek (Houston) 7-1 (16)
Toneil Carter rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-23 victory over 5-3 Jersey Village (Houston) to improve the Lobos to 7-0 in District 17-6A. Paul Watson threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Quartney Davis contributed three catches for 96 yards and a score. Up next is a Friday meeting with 3-5 Cypress Springs (Cypress).

17. Klein Collins (Spring) 7-1 (18)
Justin Pratt rushed for 339 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-14 triumph over 6-2 Montgomery in a District 15-6A showdown. Pratt, a junior, scored on runs of 90, 29 and 1 yards. Quarterback Nate Edmonds connected with Quinton Newton on a key 31-yard scoring pass with 29 seconds remaining in the first half for a 27-14 lead at the break. Up next on Friday is 6-2 Spring.

18. Lake Travis (Austin) 7-1 (21)
The Cavs ran their winning streak to seven over 5-3 rival Westlake (Austin) with a 24-7 victory. Dominic Delira, an Iowa State pledge, threw for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He ran for another. The defense recorded eight sacks, seven in the second half. Up next is a Friday District 14-6A showdown against 7-1 Bowie (Austin).

19. Guyer (Denton) 7-1 (20)
Shawn Robinson rushed for 244 yards and threw for 295 in a 59-28 victory over 2-6 Byron Nelson (Trophy Club). Alex Honey had five catches for 201 yards and three scores. Ian Edwards added a 21-yard interception return for a score. Up next on Thursday is 3-5 Timber Creek (Keller).

20. Atascocita (Humble) 8-1 (19)
Niyl Campbell's 6-yard touchdown pass to Coye Fairman with 4:45 remaining proved to be the game-winner in a 28-21 victory over 2-6 Kingwood. Campbell threw for 288 yards and three scores. Dawud Shorts had six catches for 132 yards as the Eagles improved to 4-1 in District 16-6A. Up next is the regular-season finale on the road Friday against 3-5 Conroe.

21. Rockwall 8-0 (22)
Will Reed threw for 262 yards and two scores in a 48-21 victory over 5-3 Rowlett. Xavier Castille had nine catches for 128 yards. Chris Warren rushed for 144 yards and two scores and added a touchdown catch. Rockwall intercepted four passes and James Taylor returned one of those 55 yards for a score. Up next is a Friday trip to 4-4 Lee (Tyler).

22. Aledo 7-1 (23)
Jess Anders iv rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns in a 73-7 rout of 4-4 Burleson. Luke Bishop threw for 228 yards and three touchdowns. The Bearcats scored on their first 11 possessions and their 641-yard output exceeded the average allowed by the Burleson defense by 363 yards. Now 5-0 in District 8-5A, the Bearcats host 1-7 Granbury on Friday.

23. Horn (Mesquite) 7-1 (24)
Chris Robison connected with Jarrison Stewart for four touchdowns as the Jaguars pulled away to a 43-19 victory over 4-4 North Mesquite (Mesquite). Horn overcame five turnovers with Robison throwing for 282 yards. Stewart had six catches for 152 yards. Jordan Shavers rushed for 156 yards. On Thursday the Jags host 4-4 Pearce (Richardson).

24. Ridge Point (Missouri City) 8-0 (25)
Senior Jesse Crebbe threw four touchdown passes in a 41-6 victory over 3-5 Ball (Galveston). Trey Brock had a pair of touchdown catches. Terry Petry had a touchdown catch and also recovered a fumble in the end zone for six points. Up next is a Friday contest against 1-7 Fort Bend Willowridge (Houston).

25. Martin (Arlington) 6-2 (NR)
After losing their first two games to DeSoto and Skyline (Dallas), the Warriors have won six straight, the latest an 86-21 thumping of 2-6 Paschal (Fort Worth). Nic Smith led the way with 161 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Jason Huntley returned a kickoff for a touchdown and Josh Watson had a punt return for a score. On Friday Martin will face 3-5 Arlington.

Dropped out:
No. 17 Cy-Fair (Cypress)

On the bubble

Bowie (Austin) 7-1
Dickinson 8-0
Ennis 6-2
Highland Park (Dallas) 7-1
Lamar (Houston) 7-1
Mansfield Timberview (Arlington) 7-1
Plano West 7-1
Reagan (San Antonio) 8-1
Round Rock 7-1
Temple 7-1