The 2024 Texas high school football playoffs are about to get underway from Class 6A down to 1A, the six-man level. With a state as big as Texas it, there can be problems trying to find neutral site spots for postseason games for teams that aren’t close.

Greg Riddle, Myah Taylor, Ronald Harrod, and Colin Capece — break down each playoff region featuring Dallas-area teams. Other playoff predictions Best first-round matchups State championships Dark horses 6A Division I Region I Capece: North Crowley over Allen.

We know the teams to watch. Traditional powers Westlake and Lake Travis come to mind. But we pinpoint 10 players who should make a difference.