​With the 2026-27 high school sports season approaching, the El Paso Times will give readers a chance to vote to select El Paso’s top athletes and teams.This week, readers can vote for which football team could have the most playoff success in 2026.El Paso Children’s Digital ButtonThis week’s nominees.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAndress. The Eagles have high expectations with a strong returning nucleus and moving to Class 4A.Eastwood. The Troopers won a bidistrict playoff game in 2025 and return a solid core of players in 2026.Hanks. The Knights look to return to the playoffs with a veteran team.El Dorado. The Aztecs aim for a second straight bidistrict title in Class 5A.Franklin. Will the Cougars be able to build on an eight-win season in 2025?Ysleta. The Indians won a district title in 2025 and appear poised for another breakthrough season.Del Valle. The Conquistadores are a consistent playoff qualifier.Chapin. The Huskies narrowly missed a playoff win in 2025.Pebble Hills. The Spartans have enough offensive talent for success in the Class 6A playoffs.Eastlake. The Falcons could be in the hunt for the District 1-6A title.Canutillo. The Eagles have high hopes for return to playoffs.Riverside. The Rangers have high hopes for playoff success.Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on XThis article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Who could be El Paso’s top football playoff team in 2026? Cast your vote