Byron Nelson boys debut, Midlothian girls on the rise in soccer area rankings

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The latest high school soccer rankings saw some notable changes, with the Byron Nelson boys team making its debut in the Class 6A Top 10 and the Midlothian girls team moving up in the rankings after a win over rival Midlothian Heritage. Elsewhere, Waxahachie's loss to Duncanville opened the door for Skyline in District 11-6A, while Highland Park's defeat to Frisco Reedy allowed Birdville to enter the Class 5A-others Top 10 for the girls.

Why it matters

The high school soccer rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport and the teams to watch as the season progresses. These rankings can influence playoff seeding, college recruitment, and overall recognition for the programs.

The details

In the boys Class 6A rankings, Irving's loss to Dallas Jesuit knocked them out of the Top 10, making way for Byron Nelson's debut. Waxahachie's defeat to Duncanville also shook up the rankings, with Skyline now in position to take control of District 11-6A. On the girls side, Midlothian's win over rival Midlothian Heritage moved them up in the Class 6A rankings, while Highland Park's loss to Frisco Reedy allowed Birdville to enter the Class 5A-others Top 10.

• On Feb. 13, Waxahachie lost 2-1 to Duncanville.
• In the past week, Argyle had a loss and a draw, leading to their exit from the rankings.