The 2023 high school football season in Texas kicks off later this month and MaxPreps has your look at the state's top teams. Defending Class 6A Division 1 state champion
Duncanville owns the No. 1 spot in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.
The Panthers won their first state title since 1998 last season and bring back Colin Simmons (Texas commit), Caden Durham (LSU), Dakorien Moore (LSU), Alex January (Texas), Ka'Davion Dotson (SMU) and Keelon Russell.
In addition to Duncanville, other defending state champions include
DeSoto in Class 6A Division 2,
Aledo in Class 5A Division 1,
South Oak Cliff (Dallas) in Class 5A Division 2,
China Spring in Class 4A Division 1,
Carthage in Class 4A Division 2,
Franklin in Class 3A Division 1,
Gunter in Class 3A Division 2,
Hawley in Class 2A Division 1 and
Albany in Class 2A Division 2.
Rankings are computer-generated, factoring in past results and adjustments such as returners and statistical data when available.
DeSoto enters the season at No. 2 after putting up a 14-2 record in 2022. The Eagles averaged 43.6 points per game and topped 50 in five contests. (Photo: Shane Kirkpatrick)
4.
Westlake (Austin), 14-1
11.
Parish Episcopal (Dallas), 12-1
12.
Vandegrift (Austin), 14-2
14.
Westfield (Houston), 12-2
16.
The Woodlands, 10-3
17.
Parish Episcopal (Dallas), 12-1
18.
McKinney, 8-5
19.
Lancaster, 9-3
20.
Byron Nelson (Trophy Club), 11-2
21.
Carthage, 16-0
22.
Allen, 7-4
23.
Prosper, 13-2
24.
Melissa, 11-3
25.
Pleasant Grove (Texarkana), 11-3
