Texas Panhandle high school football power rankings | Upsets cause shakeup

Check out the Amarillo Globe-News' rankings of the top teams in Texas Panhandle high school football entering Week 9 of the 2026 season. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis.

1. Gruver (8-0, 2-0)

Last week: No. 1; W, 55-0 at Bovina

This week: vs Vega (4-2, 0-1)

Led by junior quarterback Jett Pittman, the Greyhounds are averaging 51.4 points per game while allowing an average of 19.8 points per game.

2. Palo Duro (7-1, 4-0)

Last week: No. 3; W, 53-10 vs Abilene Wylie

This week: at Wichita Falls Memorial (3-4, 1-2)

The Dons' offense is firing on all cylinders as the team has scored at least 35 points in each of its last six games and won seven consecutive contests. Over the past two weeks, Palo Duro has outscored opponents 108-10.

More: Palo Duro football finds its rhythm on offense in win against Tascosa

3. Wheeler (7-0, 2-0)

Last week: No. 4; W, 35-13 at Quanah

This week: Open

The Mustangs have outscored opponents by an average score of 42.9 to 12.6 this year and have compiled a 16-1 record in the regular season since the start of the 2025 campaign.

4. Dalhart (6-1, 1-0)

Last week: Open

This week: vs Denver City (3-5, 1-1)

The Wolves have earned four consecutive wins by double figures since falling to Panhandle on the road in Week 3 and have important district matchups with Shallowater and Bushland looming.

5. Amarillo High (6-1, 4-0)

Last week: No. 9; W, 24-14 at Abilene High

This week: vs Frenship (4-3, 3-1)

The Sandies haven't lost to a UIL opponent this season and earned double-digit victories in each of the team's first four District 2-5A Division I competition.

More: Creed, Coy Cavalier help seal Amarillo High football's win against Monterey

6. Wellington (5-1, 1-0)

Last week: Open

This week: vs Clarendon (3-4, 1-1)

The Skyrockets have allowed more than 12 points only once this season and have scored at least 40 points in three of the team's last four contests.