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VYPE rankings: Powers rising in playoffs

VYPE rankings: Powers rising in playoffs
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
1Katy (9-0)Uhhhh Houston, Katy is a Problem
2Klein Collins (10-0)Will be Tougher Against Stony Point
3Cy-Fair (10-0)Dream Season; Favs for DII Region III
4Westfield (10-0)No One Giving Love to ‘Stangs – Loaded
5Ridge Point (9-1)Game of the Week vs Lamar
6Lamar (8-1)Game of the Week vs Ridge Point
7Atascocita (9-1)Eagles are Flying with Roe at Helm
8Langham Creek (9-1)Will Roll Katy Taylor
9Clear Springs (8-2)Will have Tough Game vs North Shore
10North Shore (7-3)Peaking with Freshman QB
11The Woodlands (7-3)Tough End Against Rockwall
12Klein Oak (7-3)Snuck by Aldine Davis
13Cypress Ranch (8-2)Can They Shock World vs Katy?
14Dickinson (8-2)Gators are Athletic Enough Against Atascocita
15Strake Jesuit (8-2)Cy-Fair will be Tough Challenge
16FB Bush (7-2)Stubbed Toe Against Katy Taylor
17Friendswood (8-3)Interesting Matchup vs Summer Creek
18Clear Lake (8-3)Favored vs Kingwood
19Summer Creek (7-3)Can High-Powered Offense Get by FWood
20Klein (7-3)Defense Flexed vs Spring

 

CLASS 5A TOP 10

Rank

Team (Record)

Comment
1Manvel (10-0)Nederland is Next
2Angleton (10-0)Boerne Champion will be a Challenge
3FB Marshall (8-2)Too Talented for New Caney
4New Caney (8-2)Can They Keep Up with Buffs?
5Magnolia West (9-1)Up Against Power Program – Temple
6Foster (7-3)Could Continue Playoff Push vs Dripping Springs
7Crosby (8-2)Heartbreaker to PNG
8Galveston Ball (6-4)Still in Postseason
9Texas City (5-5)Tough Hill to Climb vs PNG
10Waltrip (8-1)Kings of HISD

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