The more things change, the more they stay the same in Class 5A football in the DFW area as Aledo’s dominance continues and there’s a good chance the Bearcats reign of terror lasts two more years as Aledo surprisingly remained in Class 5A-Division I this alignment. Is there anyone capable of slowing the Aledo dynasty down? One team in their own district may be ready for the task.
Out in El Paso a nightmare scenario was avoided at realignment as El Paso Parkland opted up to Division I, thus preventing the three remaining schools in the district from having to take some LONG trips to Lubbock and Amarillo. The good news is all four of the teams in this district have secured playoff spots, the bad news is the race for seeding will be TOUGH as everyone will play a double round-robin schedule, meaning you’ll play every team twice. Americas, a playoff team in 5A a year ago will be the district favorite, but El Dorado is dangerous, especially if they can stay healthy.