Check out the Amarillo Globe-News' rankings of the top teams in Texas Panhandle high school football entering Week 8 of the season. Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis.

1. West Plains (5-1, 1-0)

Last week: No. 1; W, 39-10 vs Canyon

This week: vs Pampa (1-5)

The Wolves kicked off district play with a big win against a rival who entered the contest with just one loss.

2. West Texas (6-0, 1-0)

Last week: No. 2; W, 58-6 at Highland Park

This week: vs Panhandle (5-1)

Like West Plains, the Comanches begin district play on a high note. Up next, West Texas is tasked with one of its toughest tests this season as the team welcomes Panhandle to town.

3. Panhandle (5-1, 1-0)

Last week: No. 3; W, 69-0 vs Sanford-Fritch

This week: at West Texas (6-0)

The Panthers and star

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