Lake Travis Leads Central Texas Class 6A Preseason Rankings
The 2026 Central Texas high school football preview for Class 6A has been released, with Lake Travis and Vandegrift leading the initial top-five rankings. The preview includes district predictions for the upcoming season. Dripping Springs is also featured in the coverage.
The preseason Class 6A rankings place Lake Travis and Vandegrift atop the Central Texas pecking order, with the initial top-five list now public. District predictions accompany the rankings, giving fans an early sense of how the region's largest schools may stack up when play begins.
Dripping Springs also appears in the coverage, and the accompanying photo shows the Tigers hosting Lake Travis in an October 2025 matchup — a reminder that these programs have recent on-field history. The preview arrives roughly a week before the season gets underway, setting expectations across the area.
Preseason rankings in Texas high school football carry real weight, shaping community pride, ticket demand, and local media attention well before kickoff. For schools like Lake Travis, Vandegrift, and Dripping Springs, early placement could influence player recruiting visibility and boost participation interest among younger students. The rankings may also heighten pressure on coaches and athletes, though they largely serve as a starting point for conversation as the season unfolds.