Preseason No. 1 Ranking
Duncanville opens 2025 as No. 1 in High School Football America Texas Top 25, powered by NFL Play Football, with a 13-1 record and national No. 13 spot. North Crowley sits at No. 2 after ending Duncanville's title streak.[1][2]
The Panthers' limited schedule—opener vs. No. 16 South Oak Cliff on Sept. 5, then seven district games—adds intrigue but underscores district strength where they went 6-1, ahead of Waxahachie and DeSoto.[1][7]
National rankings affirm their elite status, with 38 Texas teams in HSFA Top 300, Duncanville leading the state.[2]
Playoff Surge to Semifinals
Duncanville's late 2024 surge featured 10 straight wins after an early loss, returning to Blue Star Media Elite 25 at No. 23. They avenged a district defeat with a 35-27 victory over Waxahachie in Region II final.[4]
Against Allen, a 31-9 playoff domination marked their best performance, propelled by improved defense. Rivals rankings placed them No. 2 nationally with a 12-1 record pre-semifinals.[3][6]
Standouts like Trenton Yancey (two rushing TDs vs. Waxahachie) and Barnes bolster title hopes as they prep for potential rematches.[3][4]
Path to State Championship
With semifinals history for eight straight years, Duncanville eyes redemption. Past clashes like vs. North Shore in championships fuel narratives.[4]
Preseason hype positions them above Southlake Carroll, Westlake, and Allen. A focused district run could lead to another finals showdown.[1][2]
Fans track via MaxPreps for schedules, standings, where Duncanville leads District 11-6A metrics.[5][7]