MaxPreps Texas Top 25 high school football rankings

MaxPreps Texas Top 25 teams had their hands full, going 4-1 last week against out-of-state opponents.

After trailing for most of the second half, No. 10 Carroll (Southlake) needed a trick 2-point conversion in overtime to prevail 42-41 over Union (Tulsa, Okla.).

No. 2 Allen had to survive a 58-53 shootout victory over Dutch Fork (Irmo, S.C.).

No. 4 DeSoto lost starting quarterback Tristen Wallace to injury in the second quarter of a 54-34 win over Eastern Christian Academy (Elkton, Md.).

No. 17 Highland Park extended its home winning streak to 80 games with a 48-42 victory over Pulaski Academy (Little Rock, Ark.).

No. 25 Aledo, playing without injured running back Jess Anders, was no match for Bishop Amat (La Puente, Calif.) in a 42-7 defeat.

Cedar Hill remained atop the rankings and Manvel, on the strength of a 42-17 triumph over North Shore (Houston), climbs to No. 5.

Here's the MaxPreps Texas Top 25 following Week 2 games.

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1. Cedar Hill  2-0 (1 last week)
LSU commit Justin Mcmillan threw for 286 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-30 triumph over 1-1 Bowie (Arlington). Damarkus Lodge and D'Aundrey Bradley II each had a pair of touchdown catches. USC commit Aca'cedric Ware rushed for 116 yards and a score. Up next is a Saturday road showdown against 2-0 Skyline (Dallas).

2. Allen 2-0 (2)
Kyler Murray (Texas A&M pledge) accounted for seven touchdowns and 564 yards of offense in a 58-53 victory over 1-1 Dutch Fork (Irmo, S.C.). Murray threw for 381 yards and rushed for 183 yards and five scores. The Allen defense surrendered four touchdowns of 45 yards are longer. Up next is the District 6-6A opener at 1-1 Boyd (McKinney) on Friday.

3. Katy 2-0 (3)
The defense still has not allowed a point after the Tigers' 55-0 blanking of 0-2 Fort Bend Travis (Richmond). Rodney Anderson (131 yards) and Kyle Porter rushed for three touchdowns apiece and Alec DaPra toed two field goals. Up next is a road trip to Woodlands Prep (Spring) (1-1) on Friday.

4. DeSoto 2-0 (4)
When quarterback Tristen Wallace left midway in the second quarter with an injury, the Eagles inserted backup Jaylin Nelson and concentrated on the running attack in a 54-34 victory over 1-2 Eastern Christian (Elkton, Md.). Nelson, a sophomore, rushed for 53 yards and two scores. Next DeSoto faces 0-2 South Oak Cliff (Dallas) on Saturday.

5. Manvel  2-0 (7)
The defense pitched a second-half shutout and the Mavericks turned a four-point halftime lead into a convincing 42-17 victory over 1-1 Galena Park North Shore (Houston). Junior quarterback D'Eriq King had 241 yards of offense with a hand in four touchdowns. After an open date, the Mavericks begin District 22-6A play against Dobie (Houston) on Sept. 19.

6. Steele (Cibolo) (2-0 (6)
The starters played less than a half in the Knights' 62-0 thumping of 1-1 United South (Laredo). The Steele defense intercepted three passes and has yet to allow any points. On Friday the Knights host 2-0 O'Connor (Helotes).

7. Pearland 2-0 (8)
Jacolbie Butler (UT-San Antonio pledge) rushed for 143 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Oilers to a 34-3 thumping of 1-1 Memorial (Houston). The defense allowed only 165 yards and nine first downs. On Thursday the Oilers begin District 22-6A play against 0-2 Dobie (Houston).

8. Trinity (Euless) 2-0 (5)
The Trojans jumped to a 17-0 lead midway in the second quarter, but had to hold off a rally by 1-1 Rockwall-Heath (Rockwall) for a 17-14 victory. Ja'ron Wilson and Markis McCray had touchdown runs and Luis Martinez booted a 36-yard field goal. Up next is a Thursday home game against 2-0 Lancaster.

9. Cy-Fair (Cypress) 1-0 (10)
The Bobcats are coming off an open date after beginning the season with a 9-0 shutout over The Woodlands. Next is the District 17-6A opener against 0-1 Cypress Creek (Houston) on Friday.

10. Carroll (Southlake) 2-0 (12)
The Dragons used a trick-play pass from Parker Fentriss to quarterback Ryan Agnew for the decisive 2-point conversion in a 42-41 overtime victory over 0-1 Union (Tulsa, Okla.). Lil'Jordan Humphrey rushed for 162 yards and four touchdowns. Up next is a Friday road trip to 1-1 Midland Lee (Midland).

11. Brennan (San Antonio) 2-0 (18)
Da'Shawn Key rushed for 186 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Bears to their 25th consecutive regular-season victory, 41-10 over 0-2 Smithson Valley (Spring Branch). Key also threw for a score. Up next is a road trip to 1-1 Manor on Friday.

12. Atascocita (Humble) 2-0 (16)
Kameron Jones rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-6 triumph over 1-1 Klein Forest (Houston). Niyl Campbell ran for a score and also threw a touchdown pass. On Saturday the Eagles host 1-1 Klein.

13. Skyline (Dallas) 2-0 (14)
Kylan Johnson's fourth touchdown pass, a 34-yarder to Savon Rollison with 40 seconds remaining, gave the Raiders a 53-48 victory over 0-2 Martin (Arlington). Johnson threw for 393 yards and Rollison had 11 catches for 236 yards and three scores. Running back Da'Leon Ward rushed for 224 yards and four scores. Up next the Raiders host 2-0 Cedar Hill on Friday.

14. Midway (Waco) 2-0 (15)
Dyondre Walker returned a fumble 90 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter to help the Panthers prevail 24-14 over 1-1 Mansfield. Quarterback Ben Hicks threw for 206 yards and two scores and Devontre Stricklin had six catches for 108 yards. Up next is road trip to 2-0 Mansfield Timberview (Arlington).

15. Klein Collins (Spring) 2-0 (20)
Justin Pratt rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-21 crowning of 0-2 Kingwood. Nate Edmonds had three scores and the Tigers got defensive touchdowns from Sakedron Horn and Cameron Goode. Up next is a Saturday road contest against 1-1 Bellaire.

16. Fort Bend Elkins (Missouri City) (2-0) (NR)
The Knights scored a pair of touchdowns in the final seven minutes for a 21-13 win over 1-1 Lamar (Houston). Jonathan Giles ran 21 yards for the go-ahead touchdown and connected with Shemick Watts on a 16-yard scoring pass for insurance. Up next is a Saturday home game against 0-2 A&M Consolidated (College Station).

17. Highland Park (Dallas) 2-0 (17)
The Scots increased their home winning streak to 80 with a 48-42 victory over 0-1 Pulaski Academy (Little Rock, Ark.) at Highlander Stadium. Stephen Dieb led the Highland Park attack with 118 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Up next is a home game on Friday against 1-1 Prosper.

18. Lufkin 2-0 (21)
Steven Sowell rushed for 165 yards and three touchdowns as the Panthers pulled away to a 43-19 triumph over 0-2 Lee (Tyler). Quarterback Trey Cumbie supplemented the running game, completing 12-of-18 passes for 123 yards. Up next is 2-0 Curtis (River Ridge, La.).

19. North Shore (Houston) 1-1 (13)
The Mustangs stayed close for a half but wore down in the final two quarters of a 42-17 loss to 2-0 Manvel. Maciah Long threw a pair of touchdown passes in the first half. Up next is a Thursday road game against 1-1 Westfield (Houston).

20. Hendrickson (Pflugerville) 2-0 (23)
Carrington Kearney and Tazh Maloy rushed each rushed for over 100 yards and two touchdowns in a 49-21 triumph over 1-1 Belton. Jordan Williams returned a fumble 25 yards for another score. Up next is a Friday road trip to meet 2-0 Brandeis (San Antonio).

21. Brandeis (San Antonio) 2-0 (NR)
Jaylon Dukes rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown in a 27-14 triumph over 0-2 Judson (Converse). Driton Salihu provided a key play with a 46-yard interception return. On Friday the Broncos host 2-0 Hendrickson (Pflugerville).

22. Westlake (Austin) 1-1 (24)
Sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger accounted for 330 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-48 victory over 1-1 Temple. Ehlinger threw for 192 yards and four scores and rushed for 138 yards and two more touchdowns. Temple's chance to tie with four minutes remaining was lost when the PAT snap went awry. Up next is a Friday home game against 1-1 Anderson (Austin).

23. Guyer (Denton) 1-1 (25)
Anthony Terzini booted a 33-yard field goal with no time remaining in a 45-42 victory over 0-2 Ennis. Guyer tied it with 4:38 remaining on a 35-yard scoring run by sophomore Shawn Robinson, who rushed for 187 yards and threw for 164. Up next is a Friday home game against 1-1 Rider (Wichita Falls).

24. Tyler 2-0 (NR)
Geovari McCollister threw for a pair of touchdowns to help the Lions subdue Longview, 43-19, on the road in the 88th meeting of the schools. Isaac Warren and Bryston Gipson had fumble recoveries for touchdowns for Tyler and Nick Cain scored twice. Up next on Friday is 0-2 rival Lee (Tyler).

25. Aledo 1-1 (11)
The Bearcats were overwhelmed 42-7 by 1-1 Bishop Amat (La Puente, Calif.) for their first regular-season loss in 19 games. A 1-yard touchdown run by Isaiah Mallory in the final minutes stopped Aledo's first shutout since 2001. Up next on Friday is Prepa Tech (Monterrey, Mexico).

Dropped out: No. 9 Coppell; No. 19 Lamar (Houston); No. 22 George Ranch (Richmond)

On the bubble
San Angelo Central (San Angelo, Texas) 2-0, Cedar Park  1-1, Friendswood 2-0, Horn (Mesquite) 2-0, Lake Travis (Austin) 1-1, Mansfield Timberview (Arlington) 2-0, Montgomery 2-0, O'Connor (Helotes) 2-0Plano West (Plano) 2-0, Rockwall-Heath (Rockwall) 1-1