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THE STATUS: VYPE SATX Girls Basketball Rankings through various district races; Wagner, Brennan, CTJ surging
Out of San Antonio, separation is beginning to take shape, but the margin for error remains razor thin.
At the forefront sits a Wagner squad that has yet to show any cracks. Fresh off a run to the 5A Division I title game last winter, the Lady T-birds have picked up right where they left off, racing to a pristine 25-0 mark and asserting firm control of their district slate.
In the 6A ranks, balance and depth headline the conversation.
District 28-6A, in particular, is shaping up as a week-to-week grind. Brennan (22-4) currently holds the inside track after a pivotal win over Sotomayor (22-4), though both teams appear well-equipped for a prolonged run. Judson (22-5) and Johnson (24-3) have been equally steady elsewhere, pairing strong records with the kind of defensive discipline that tends to translate in late February.
Meanwhile, squads like Warren, Harlan, Steele, and O’Connor continue to loom as dangerous variables capable of reshuffling the standings on any given night.
Class 5A offers no shortage of intrigue either. MacArthur and McCollum have surged through district play, while Boerne remains firmly in the mix behind a resilient start that suggests its ceiling has yet to be reached.
With the postseason picture still in flux, these rankings serve less as a final verdict and more as a temperature check. The second half of district play figures to bring clarity — and plenty of movement — before the real stakes arrive.
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VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Girls Basketball Rankings -- January 2026
1. Wagner Thunderbirds (5A) -- 25-0 // 9-0 in District 26-5A
2. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 22-4 // 8-1 in 28-6A
3. Sotomayor Wildcats (6A) -- 22-4 // 7-2 in 28-6A
4. Judson Rockets (6A) -- 22-5 // 4-1 in 29-6A
5. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 24-3 // 6-0 in 27-6A
6. Warren Warriors (6A) -- 20-7 // 6-3 in 28-6A
7. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 16-6 // 5-3 in 28-6A
8. MacArthur Brahmas (5A) -- 22-5 // 9-0 in 28-5A
9. McCollum Cowboys (5A) -- 21-4 // 7-1 in 28-5A
10. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) -- 19-7 // 7-2 in 26-5A
Others to Watch: Cibolo Steele Knights (29-6A), Tivy Antlers (26-5A), O'Connor Panthers (28-6A), San Marcos Rattlers (29-6A), Davenport Wolves (26-4A)
THE STATUS: VYPE DFW Girls Basketball Rankings halfway through District; Ryan, Lancaster, SLC trending
As district races begin to settle into rhythm, the latest VYPE combined girls basketball rankings reflect a landscape defined by momentum rather than margin. The second half of league play has arrived with contenders asserting themselves, challengers closing ground, and little room for complacency as postseason positioning quietly comes into focus.
Defending 5A Division I state champion Denton Ryan has surged to the top of the rankings, backing up its lofty status with a 24–4 overall mark and an unblemished district start. A recent statement win over fellow heavyweight Argyle further solidified the Raiders’ standing, though the Eagles remain firmly in the mix as one of the area’s most battle-tested groups.
In Class 6A, Lancaster continues to stand on business, navigating a demanding slate without a stumble thus far. North Crowley has followed a similar script, while Southlake Carroll’s résumé remains among the most intriguing. The Dragons’ lone loss came against Argyle, but the rest of their body of work suggests a group capable of replicating their four-round playoff run from 2024.
Plano East, quietly perfect in district play, looms as a team no opponent should overlook as the calendar flips toward February. Meanwhile, Decatur has hardly skipped a beat since claiming last year’s 4A Division I crown, riding an extended winning streak and asserting itself once again as the standard in its classification.
Elsewhere in 5A, Walnut Grove, Highland Park, and Wakeland round out a crowded field of early headliners, each positioning itself as district play intensifies. With plenty still to be decided, the current rankings offer a telling snapshot of a race that figures to tighten before it breaks open.
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VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Girls Basketball Rankings -- January 2026
1. Denton Ryan Raiders (5A) -- 24-4 // 5-0 in 6-5A
2. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 22-4 // 4-1 in District 6-5A
3. Lancaster Tigers (6A) -- 20-4 // 6-0 in 11-6A
4. North Crowley Panthers (6A) -- 19-4 // 5-0 in 3-6A
5. Decatur Eagles (4A) -- 23-4 // 6-0 in 7-4A
6. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 23-1 // 9-0 in 4-6A
7. Walnut Grove Wildcats (5A) -- 22-5 // 6-0 in 9-5A
8. Plano East Panthers (6A) -- 21-7 // 9-0 in 6-6A
9. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 18-7 // 6-0 in 12-5A
10. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 22-5 // 5-1 in 12-5A
Others to Watch: Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Duncanville Pantherettes (11-6A), Aledo Bearcats (5-5A), Marcus Marauders (5-6A), Cedar Hill Longhorns (11-6A), Lincoln Tigers (11-4A), Lone Star Rangers (12-5A), Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Coppell Cowgirls (5-6A)
































