High School Football
VYPE rankings: Powers rising in playoffs
Matt Malatesta
Nov 21, 2017, 2:03 pm
Lamar will face Ridge Point next. Vype
Originally appeared on Vype.com.
Well, Week 1 of the playoffs went about as planned in the Houston-area, barring a few upsets. FB Bush was shocked by Katy Taylor 14-0, The Woodlands fell to Rockwall at home, Spring took an “L” to Klein 10-7 and Crosby lost a wild one to Port Neches-Groves 72-69.
So what shockers will happen in the Area-Round? There are tons of great games, so stay tuned to our predictions.
CLASS 6A TOP 20
Rank | Team (Record) | Comment |
| 1 | Katy (9-0) | Uhhhh Houston, Katy is a Problem |
| 2 | Klein Collins (10-0) | Will be Tougher Against Stony Point |
| 3 | Cy-Fair (10-0) | Dream Season; Favs for DII Region III |
| 4 | Westfield (10-0) | No One Giving Love to ‘Stangs – Loaded |
| 5 | Ridge Point (9-1) | Game of the Week vs Lamar |
| 6 | Lamar (8-1) | Game of the Week vs Ridge Point |
| 7 | Atascocita (9-1) | Eagles are Flying with Roe at Helm |
| 8 | Langham Creek (9-1) | Will Roll Katy Taylor |
| 9 | Clear Springs (8-2) | Will have Tough Game vs North Shore |
| 10 | North Shore (7-3) | Peaking with Freshman QB |
| 11 | The Woodlands (7-3) | Tough End Against Rockwall |
| 12 | Klein Oak (7-3) | Snuck by Aldine Davis |
| 13 | Cypress Ranch (8-2) | Can They Shock World vs Katy? |
| 14 | Dickinson (8-2) | Gators are Athletic Enough Against Atascocita |
| 15 | Strake Jesuit (8-2) | Cy-Fair will be Tough Challenge |
| 16 | FB Bush (7-2) | Stubbed Toe Against Katy Taylor |
| 17 | Friendswood (8-3) | Interesting Matchup vs Summer Creek |
| 18 | Clear Lake (8-3) | Favored vs Kingwood |
| 19 | Summer Creek (7-3) | Can High-Powered Offense Get by FWood |
| 20 | Klein (7-3) | Defense Flexed vs Spring |
CLASS 5A TOP 10
Rank | Team (Record) | Comment |
| 1 | Manvel (10-0) | Nederland is Next |
| 2 | Angleton (10-0) | Boerne Champion will be a Challenge |
| 3 | FB Marshall (8-2) | Too Talented for New Caney |
| 4 | New Caney (8-2) | Can They Keep Up with Buffs? |
| 5 | Magnolia West (9-1) | Up Against Power Program – Temple |
| 6 | Foster (7-3) | Could Continue Playoff Push vs Dripping Springs |
| 7 | Crosby (8-2) | Heartbreaker to PNG |
| 8 | Galveston Ball (6-4) | Still in Postseason |
| 9 | Texas City (5-5) | Tough Hill to Climb vs PNG |
| 10 | Waltrip (8-1) | Kings of HISD |
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