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Who's No. 1? Lubbock-area high school football 2026 preseason power rankings - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Ropes High School has earned the No.
For high school football followers, this debut ranking establishes an early tone for the season. Ropes enters the new year with significant momentum, having posted an 11-2 record and a No. 4 final ranking in the 2025 season. With the No. 1 position, the team faces high expectations in the coming months. This provides an immediate focal point for local sports conversations.
While Ropes holds the top spot, their schedule lists an "Open" week for the opener, leaving their first game as the No. 1 team still to come.
Common questions
Which team is ranked No. 1 in the Lubbock preseason football rankings?
- Ropes High School has earned the No. 1 position in the initial 2026 Lubbock-area high school football preseason power rankings. The team enters the new season with significant momentum after posting an 11-2 record and a No. 4 final ranking during the 2025 season.
When does the 2026 Texas high school football season start?
- The 2026 Texas high school football season officially kicks off this Thursday. Local fans can expect the power rankings to be updated every week throughout the regular season to reflect the ongoing performance of squads across the Lubbock area.
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