The Texas and New Mexico high school football landscape was refreshed on September 7 with the release of the newest state rankings, spanning the 6A, 4A and six‑man divisions and featuring a host of programs from Lubbock Cooper to Hobbs.
Ranking Highlights
In the 6A category, Lubbock Cooper holds the sixth spot in the 3AD2 division while Shallowater is ninth in the 3ADI division, and Clovis sits at 15th place overall. Meanwhile, Lovington climbs to fourth in the 4A rankings, and Hobbs from New Mexico’s MaxPreps 6A division is positioned eighth, underscoring the cross‑state competition.
The 2ADI division sees Post ranked seventh, and Ropes advances to third in the 2AD2 division. In the six‑man classifications, Whiteface leads the 1ADI group with a second‑place finish, followed by Borden County at third, while Jayton occupies fifth in the 1AD2 division. Additional TAPPS D3 listings include Kingdom Prep at sixth and Christ The King also appearing in the rankings.
Overall, the updated standings illustrate a vibrant football environment across Texas and New Mexico, with teams across every division vying for playoff positioning as the season progresses.