West Plains' Slade Russell carries the ball during a non-district football game against Seminole at Happy State Bank Stadium on Aug. 29, 2025.
West Plains' Slade Russell carries the ball during a non-district football game against Seminole at Happy State Bank Stadium on Aug. 29, 2025.
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West Plains sits atop initial Texas Panhandle high school football power rankings

Check out the Amarillo Globe-News’ rankings of the top teams in Texas Panhandle high school football entering Week 3 of the season. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis.

1. West Plains (2-0)

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Last week: W, 58-0 vs. Clint Horizon

This week: at Estacado (1-1)

The Wolves entered the season ranked No. 2 in the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football rankings and have lived up their placement through two weeks.

2. Panhandle (2-0)

Last week: W, 61-19 vs. Stratford

This week: at Dalhart (1-1)

Led by Army commit Broxton Robinson, the Panthers have outscored opponents 132-19 in the first two weeks of the season.

3. Amarillo High (2-0)

Last week: W, 41-21 at San Angelo Central

This week: at Midland High (0-2)

The Sandies have taken down a pair of Class 6A opponents to start the season, beating each by at least 20 points.

4. Tascosa (2-0)

Last week: W, 53-3 vs. Wichita Falls Legacy

This week: at Midland High (0-2)

Led by Texas Tech pledge Krush Johnson, the Rebels’ defense has allowed just three points through two games.

5. Gruver (2-0)

Last week: W, 46-12 vs. Texhoma (OK)

This week: at West Texas (2-0)

After reaching the state semifinals in 2024, the Greyhounds opened the 2025 season with two big wins.

6. Randall (2-0)

Last week: W, 58-0 vs. Monahans

This week: vs. Perryton (1-1)

Senior quarterback Kaison Benton and the Raiders’ rushing attack has Randall’s offense humming.

7. Canadian (2-0)

Last week: W, 24-14 vs. Bushland

This week: vs. Dumas (2-0)

The Wildcats’ ground game has powered Andy Cavalier’s team to a pair of wins, but the group will be tested in Week 3 against Dumas.

8. Wellington (2-0)

Last week: W, 23-13 at Frederick (OK)

This week: vs. Dumas (2-0)

The Skyrockets finally get to play a home game in Week 3 after collecting two wins on the road to start the season.

9. Wheeler (2-0)

Last week: W, 55-6 at Morton

This week: vs. Hale Center (1-1)

The Mustangs’ rushing attack and stout defense has led Wheeler to a 2-0 record while allowing just six total points.

10. Dumas (2-0)

Last week: W, 51-6 at Borger

This week: at Canadian (2-0)

The Demons’ explosive offense has topped 50 points in each of its first two games this season, allowing only six points on defense.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: West Plains sits atop initial Texas Panhandle high school football power rankings

Reporting by Randall Sweet, Amarillo Globe-News / Amarillo Globe-News

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

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