Texas Panhandle high school football power rankings | 5 teams still unbeaten

Check out the Amarillo Globe-News' rankings of the top teams in Texas Panhandle high school football entering Week 10 of the 2026 season. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis.11-man rankings1. Gruver (9-0, 3-0)Last week: No. 1; W, 57-3 vs VegaThis week: at West Texas (6-2, 2-0)The Greyhounds are averaging 52 points per game, while allowing an average of 17.9 points per game entering the team's final contest of the regular season.2. Palo Duro (8-1, 5-0)Last week: No. 2; W, 35-21 at Wichita Falls MemorialThis week: OpenThe Dons' have scored at least 35 points in each of Palo Duro's last seven games and won eight consecutive contests. Over the past three weeks, Palo Duro has outscored opponents 143-31.More: Palo Duro football finds its rhythm on offense in win against Tascosa3. Wheeler (7-0, 2-0)Last week: No. 3; W, OpenThis week: vs Wellington (6-1, 2-0)The Mustangs have outscored opponents by an average score of 42.9 to 12.6 this year and have compiled a 15-1 record in the regular season since the start of the 2025 campaign.4. Dalhart (7-1, 2-0)Last week: No. 4; W, 52-6 vs Denver CityThis week: at Shallowater (7-1, 2-0)The Wolves earned five consecutive wins by double figures since falling to Panhandle on the road in Week 3 and meet Shallowater for first place in District 1-3A Division I in Week 10.5. Amarillo High (7-1, 5-0)Last week: No. 5; W, 41-14 vs FrenshipThis week: at Lubbock High (3-5, 2-3)The Sandies haven't lost to a UIL opponent this season and earned double-digit victories in each of the team's first five District 2-5A Division I contests.More: Creed, Coy Cavalier help seal Amarillo High football's win against Monterey6. Wellington (6-1, 2-0)Last week: No. 6; W, 46-6 vs ClarendonThis week: at Wheeler (7-0, 2-0)The Skyrockets have allowed more than 12 points once this season and have scored at least 40 points in four of the team's last five contests. Wellington meets Wheeler for District 5-2A Division II's top spot in the penultimate week of the regular season.7. Stratford (5-2, 1-1)Last week: No. 7; W, 83-0 vs BovinaThis week: vs Bovina (3-4, 0-2)Hunter Lee, Abe Goss and Darius Jones led the Elks to its highest scoring output of the season in Week 9.8. Randall (7-1, 2-1)Last week: No. 8; W, 24-21 vs RandallThis week: vs West Plains (5-3, 3-0)The Raiders survived another close game in Week 9, earning a rivalry victory to get back in the win column ahead of another tough District 2-4A Division I contest in Week 10.9. Olton (7-1, 1-1)Last week: No. 9; OpenThis week: vs Farwell (3-6, 2-1)The Mustangs are outscoring opponents by an average of 32.1 points in six wins that didn't come via forfeit this season, including three shutouts.10. Canadian (6-3, 3-0)Last week: No. 10; W, 49-7 at ChildressThis week: OpenThe Wildcats are one win away from another District 1-3A Division II title and get an open week before meeting River Road in Week 11.Honorable MentionsBushland (5-3, 1-1); Canyon (5-3, 1-2); Friona (6-2, 1-1); Panhandle (5-4, 3-0); Spearman (5-4, 2-1); Tascosa (5-3, 4-1); Tulia (6-3, 3-0); West Plains (5-3, 3-0); West Texas (6-2, 2-0)More: Layne throws 7 TDs, leads West Texas High football to victory against VegaSix-man rankings1. Boys Ranch (7-0, 2-0)Last week: W, 40-22 vs ClaudeThis week: at White Deer (8-0, 2-0)2. White Deer (8-0, 2-0)Last week: W, 58-12 at WildoradoThis week: vs Boys Ranch (7-0, 2-0)3. Hart (8-0, 2-0)Last week: W, 1-0 vs Amherst (forfeit)This week: at Lazbuddie (4-4, 2-1)4. Nazareth (6-2, 1-0)Last week: W, 48-8 at WhitharralThis week: at Springlake-Earth (2-6, 0-1)5. Valley (5-3, 2-1)Last week: L, 54-28 at Motley CountyThis week: vs Crowell (4-4, 1-2)Honorable MentionsHappy (5-3, 1-0)This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Texas Panhandle high school football power rankings | 5 teams still unbeaten