After five weeks of games, we’ve reached the midpoint of the 2024 Texas high school football season. With district play in full swing across the state, it’s time to press pause and acknowledge some of the top teams and performers of the year so far.
Who could win Dallas-area MVP?
Some local stars have made early-season MVP cases with eye-popping statistics through the first five weeks.
Among the standouts are Highland Park quarterback Buck Randall, North Crowley wide receiver Quentin Gibson, Duncanville quarterback Keelon Russell and more.
Click or tap here to see what our writers said about these and other players’ MVP hopes.
Which teams have surprised the most?
While the usual suspects have mostly been dominant so far, which schools have surprised in the 2024 season? Team in 6A like Denton Guyer, Euless Trinity, Flower Mound and Arlington have stood out the most. And in 5A it has been West Mesquite, Prosper Walnut Grove, Carrollton Creekview and Arlington Seguin.
Click or tap here to see why our writers picked these teams.
What are the intriguing Dallas-area storylines?
Can Southlake Carroll contend for a state title without running back Riley Wormley? Can North Crowley win a state championship? Can Duncanville and DeSoto can each win a third consecutive state title? Who will win District 4-5AII and how far will that team go in the playoffs?
Which Dallas-area teams could win state, and who are the dark horses?
At the halfway point of the season, here’s who our staff is picking to win state titles.
Midseason report
— Who could win Dallas-area MVP?
— What are the most intriguing storylines?
— Which teams have surprised the most?
— Which teams can win state, who are the dark horses?
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