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Dave Campbell's Texas Football releases early 2026 high school rankings

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine has published its latest high school football rankings, placing Carthage, Lindale, and Union Hill at the top of their respective classifications in East Texas.

Zane Boyd

June 30, 20261 min read

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine has released its latest high school football rankings, highlighting top programs across multiple classifications. In East Texas, Carthage leads the Class 4A Division II standings, while Lindale tops Class 4A Division I. Union Hill holds the number one spot in Class A Division I.

The publication also outlines rankings for larger classifications. Waxahachie is ranked first in Class 6A, followed by Galena Park North Shore and C.E. King. In Class 5A Division I, DeSoto takes the top position, with South Oak Cliff leading Division II. Mansfield Timberview is ranked first in the Texas High classification.

Further down the list, Stephenville leads Class 4A Division I, and Columbus tops Class 3A Division I. In Class 2A Division I, Ganado is ranked first, with Bremond leading Division II. For Class A Division II, Cherokee holds the top spot. The rankings also include listings for private 11-man and six-man programs, with Dallas Parish Episcopal ranked first among private 11-man teams and Waco Valor Prep leading the six-man category.

Source: news-journal.com.

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https://news-journal.com/2026/06/30/high-school-football-carthage-lindale-union-hill-are-top-ranked-beasttexas-teams/

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