Form held in District 5-6A football, with the same four teams qualifying for the playoffs as the previous year. However, the postseason saw a different story, as Allen emerged as the last team standing among its 5-6A counterparts, reaching the regional finals. Prosper clinched its first district championship at the Class 6A level, going undefeated in league play before advancing to the regional semifinals. McKinney achieved at least one playoff victory in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1994. All three programs received accolades on the 5-6A all-district team, with multiple superlative honors.

By the Numbers
  • Prosper's senior quarterback Nathan TenBarge: 1,859 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 769 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns
  • Prosper's senior offensive lineman Tyler Mercer: second straight year as 5-6A's offensive line MVP, 45 knockdowns, no sacks allowed
  • McKinney's senior running back Bryan Jackson: 681 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns
  • McKinney's junior linebacker Riley Pettijohn: 125 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
State of Play
  • Allen's junior quarterback Brady Bricker: 5-6A's offensive newcomer of the year, 1,580 passing yards, 6 touchdowns, 554 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns
  • McKinney's senior running back Bryan Jackson: offensive MVP
  • Prosper's senior quarterback Nathan TenBarge: 5-6A MVP
Bottom Line

District 5-6A saw Allen, Prosper, and McKinney football programs gaining significant accolades and superlative honors after an eventful season, showcasing exceptional talent and performance across the board.