Lake Travis, Vandegrift top our Class 6A rankings as we preview Central Texas high school football
Our 2026 high school football previews and district predictions for Class 6A include our first top-five rankings of the season, led by Lake Travis.
Central Texas high school football season kicks off with five teams standing out in Class 6A districts.
1. Lake Travis, the former DI state semifinalists, return with a strong defense led by DBs Luca Antoun, Jeremiah Strong, and LB Owen Aird. They graduated 18 starters but are not lacking in talent.
2. Vandegrift, a DII state semifinalist, has a new quarterback, Gavin Koester, spearheading an offense that should excel running the ball. Their defense is deep across all three levels.
3. Westlake, with 7-4 record and DII area round finalist status, has more question marks than in the past decade. However, they possess talented players, including Wylie Nichols, one of Central Texas' top defensive backs.
4. Dripping Springs, the area's most prolific 6A quarterback in Chase Ames, returns with a strong offensive line to protect him. They are primed for another double-digit win season.
5. Hutto, with a 9-3 record and DI area round finalist status, features WR/DB Jaiden Fields, one of the area's top three players. A new quarterback could significantly impact their offense.
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