As the sun sets on summer and the first whispers of fall breeze (we’ll feel some cooler temps…soon?) through the Lone Star State, the anticipation for high school wrestling reaches a fevered pitch. Texas, with its rich history in the sport, is once again abuzz with excitement as wrestlers, coaches, parents and fans eagerly await the unveiling of the preseason rankings. These rankings, a culmination of off-season training, last season results, and early predictions, set the stage for the battles that will unfold on the mats in schools across the state.
The significance of these preseason rankings cannot be understated. They not only provide a snapshot of where each team and individual wrestler stands but also fuel the competitive spirit that drives these young athletes to push their limits. As we stand on the cusp of a new high school wrestling season, we are thrilled to present these rankings and equally excited for the matches, rivalries, and stories that will unfold in the coming months. Get ready, Texas, because the high school wrestling season is about to begin, and it promises to be one for the record books!
Texas 5A Girls Team Rankings
Rank | School | Points | Wrestlers Ranked |
1 | Lubbock Cooper | 67 | 7 |
2 | Northwest | 61 | 4 |
3 | Princeton | 58 | 7 |
4 | Azle | 52 | 3 |
5 | Amarillo Caprock | 51 | 6 |
6 | Dumas | 50 | 5 |
7 | El Paso Bel Air | 48 | 5 |
8 | Richmond Foster | 46 | 7 |
8 | Amarillo Tascosa | 46 | 2 |
8 | Amarillo Palo Duro | 46 | 2 |
Texas 5A Girls Individual Rankings
Rank | Weight | Name | School | Grade | Prev. Rank | Team Pts |
1 | 100 | Zurri Zamora | Amarillo Tascosa | SR | 1 | 25 |
2 | 100 | Nadia Ryan | Frisco Reedy | SR | 2 | 21 |
3 | 100 | Tammy Salazar | Amarillo Caprock | JR | 3 | 18 |
4 | 100 | Heidi Caprio | Northwest | SO | 4 | 15 |
5 | 100 | Scarlett Hillis | Princeton | SO | 5 | 12 |
6 | 100 | Sheily Morales | Whitehouse | JR | 6 | 9 |
7 | 100 | Raquel Flores | Corpus Christi Carroll | SR | 7 | |
8 | 100 | Abigail Mendoza | CC Veterans Memorial | JR | 8 | |
9 | 100 | Darlah Louis-Charles | Killeen Ellison | JR | 9 | |
10 | 100 | Sofia De Alba | San Antonio MacArthur | JR | 10 |