High school football rankings: Quinn Ewers powers Southlake Carroll back in MaxPreps Top 25

Southlake Carroll returns to the MaxPreps Top 25 high school football rankings after beating a one-loss Arlington Martin team 30-26, advancing to the Texas Class 6A Division 1 quarterfinals. Five-star quarterback prospect Quinn Ewers made his first start since Oct. 30, throwing for 251 yards and three touchdowns.

An upset winner over previously-ranked Allen, Trinity (Euless) is up next for Ewers and Dragons.

Elsewhere in the loaded Class 6A Division 1 bracket, No. 2 North Shore (Houston) extended its win streak to 28, cruising to a 47-22 win over previously-ranked Tompkins (Katy). Auburn signee Dematrius Davis accounted for nearly 400 yards total offense and seven touchdowns. The Mustangs face Ridge Point (Missouri City) next with a spot in the 6A Division 1 semifinals on the line.

No. 7 Duncanville and No. 21 DeSoto both won last week, setting up a huge 6A Division 1 quarterfinal matchup Jan. 2 at Globe Life Park (Arlington).

No. 24 Highland Park (Dallas) makes its first appearance in the MaxPreps Top 25 after improving to 11-0 with a 30-20 win over Lone Star (Frisco). The Scots take on No. 9 Ryan (Denton) in the 5A Division 1 quarterfinals on Jan. 1 at Globe Life Park.

No. 3 Grayson (Loganville) is the only team in the rankings playing for a state title this week as it faces Travis Hunter and Collins Hill (Suwanee) in the 7A championship Dec. 30. Jake Garcia and the Rams are hoping to deliver the school's third state title and first since 2016. MaxPreps Top 25 High School Football Rankings

Record: 8-0 | Last week: 1

Record: 13-0 | Last week: 2

Last week: Beat Tompkins (Katy) 47-22

Next week: Jan. 1 vs. Ridge Point (Missouri City)

Record: 13-0 | Last week: 3

Last week: Idle

Next week: Dec. 30 vs. Collins Hill (Suwanee)

Record: 6-0 | Last week: 4

Record: 10-0 | Last week: 5

Record: 14-0 | Last week: 6

Record: 9-1 | Last week: 7

Last week: Beat Westfield (Houston) 56-0

Next week: Jan. 2 vs. No. 21 DeSoto

Record: 14-0 | Last week: 8

Record: 12-0 | Last week: 9

Last week: Beat Longview 27-9

Next week: Jan. 1 vs. No. 24 Highland Park (Dallas)

Record: 11-0 | Last week: 10

Last week: Beat Stevens (San Antonio) 71-14

Next week: Jan. 2 vs. Steele (Cibolo)

Record: 10-0 | Last week: 11

Record: 11-0 | Last week: 13

Record: 14-0 | Last week: 14

Record: 10-0 | Last week: 15

Record: 8-1 | Last week: 16

Record: 8-1 | Last week: 17

Record: 13-1 | Last week: 18

Record: 10-2 | Last week: 19

Record: 10-1 | Last week: 20

Last week: Beat Tomball Memorial (Tomball) 38-21

Next week: Jan. 2 vs. Rockwall-Heath (Rockwall)

Record: 11-2 | Last week: 22

Record: 10-1 | Last week: 23

Last week: Beat Spring 27-21

Next week: Jan. 2 vs. No. 7 Duncanville

Record: 8-1 | Last week: 24

Record: 10-1 | Last week: 25

Last week: Beat Shadow Creek (Pearland) 49-24

Next week: Jan. 2 vs. Clear Falls (League City)

Record: 11-0 | Last week: NR

Last week: Beat Lone Star (Frisco) 30-20

Next week: Jan. 1 vs. No. 9 Ryan (Denton)

Record: 10-1  | Last week: NR

Last week: Beat Martin (Arlington) 30-26

Next week: Jan. 2 vs. Trinity (Euless)