Shiner knocked off Timpson 35-28 in the Class 2A DI Semis to advance to the finals this weekend.
VYPE was on the scene with coach Andy Tolbert.
The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Smithson Valley Rangers volleyball team.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
The 5A landscape is taking shape, too, with Smithson Valley (22-6) and Champion (21-5) quickly establishing themselves as the division’s benchmarks. New Braunfels (16-16), however, remains a formidable challenger capable of making things interesting on any given night.
Harlan (18-10), Brandeis (18-12), and Pieper (16-13) round out a deep 6A group, while Davenport (22-7) and Tivy (16-11) lead the charge among the 4A contenders.
With district races now underway, the hierarchy may be clearer — but there’s still plenty of volleyball left to rearrange it.
Harlan Hawks
Isaiah Vela (VYPE)
*** The second section shows the team’s current record (per MaxPreps as of 9/9/2026)
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A–4A) Top 10 Volleyball Rankings
September 2026
1. Brennan Bears (6A) — 24-6 | 4-0 in District 29-6A
2. Reagan Rattlers (6A) — 20-10 | 1-0 in District 28-6A
3. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) — 22-6 | 1-0 in District 25-5A
4. Champion Chargers (5A) — 21-5 | 1-0 in District 26-5A
5. Harlan Hawks (6A) — 18-10 | 4-0 in District 29-6A
6. Brandeis Broncos (6A) — 18-12 | 0-1 in District 28-6A
7. Davenport Wolves (4A) — 22-7 | 0-0 in District 27-4A
8. Tivy Antlers (4A) — 16-11 | 0-0 in District 27-4A
9. Pieper Warriors (6A) — 16-13 | 1-0 in District 27-6A
10. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) — 16-16 | 1-0 in District 25-5A
Others to Watch: Boerne Greyhounds (26-5A), NB Canyon Cougars (27-6A), Floresville Tigers (29-4A), Churchill Chargers (28-6A), Alamo Heights Mules (26-5A), Sotomayor Wildcats (29-6A), Steele Knights (27-6A), East Central Hornets (27-6A)
Steele, meanwhile, finds itself in another heavyweight matchup after a tough road loss to Atascocita. The Knights will look to bounce back Friday night against Lake Travis, giving them little time to dwell on their first setback of the season.
Brennan secured its first win by lighting up the scoreboard against Reagan, while Madison, Canyon and 4A contender Davenport make their first appearances in the rankings. Davenport, in particular, will have a chance to make an immediate impression, facing unbeaten Boerne in one of Week 3’s more intriguing matchups.
The hierarchy is taking shape — and Week 3 has plenty of opportunities to shake it up.
*** The first section shows the team’s current record | The second section shows its most recent game result (per MaxPreps as of 9/7/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A–4A) Top 10 Football Rankings
WEEK 3 (9/7–9/13)
1. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) — 1-0 | 47-14 win vs. Sotomayor | Next Matchup: vs. McCallum (9/11)
2. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) — 1-0 | 38-7 win vs. Vandegrift | Next Matchup: vs. Odessa (9/11)
3. Steele Knights (6A) — 1-1 | 23-38 loss vs. Atascocita | Next Matchup: vs. Lake Travis (9/11)
4. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) — 2-0 | 41-34 win vs. Laredo United | Next Matchup: @ Davenport (9/11)
5. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) — 2-0 | 43-14 win vs. Somerset | Next Matchup: @ Southwest (9/11)
6. Brennan Bears (6A) — 1-1 | 63-0 win vs. Reagan | Next Matchup: vs. Taft (9/12)
7. Pieper Warriors (6A) — 1-1 | 56-13 win vs. Buda Johnson | Next Matchup: @ Temple (9/11)
8. Madison Mavericks (6A) — 2-0 | 21-0 win vs. Jay | Next Matchup: @ San Marcos (9/11)
9. Canyon Cougars (6A) — 1-1 | 29-18 win vs. New Braunfels | Next Matchup: @ Brandeis (9/10)
10. Davenport Wolves (4A) — 2-0 | 58-20 win vs. Glenn | Next Matchup: vs. Boerne (9/11)
Others to Watch: Harlan Hawks (6A), Champion Chargers (5A), New Braunfels Unicorns (5A), Brandeis Broncos (6A), San Marcos Rattlers (6A), Tivy Antlers (4A)
The intrigue, however, extends beyond the teams that already have a result on the books. Smithson Valley and SA Johnson did not play in Week 1, leaving both at 0-0 as they prepare for their openers. The Rangers enter with an especially imposing résumé, having captured back-to-back 5A Division I state championships. Johnson, meanwhile, gets an immediate measuring stick in Vandegrift.
Brennan also enters Week 2 with something to prove after a 28-21 loss to Vandegrift in a game that came down to the wire. The Bears will have a chance to reset against Reagan, while San Marcos and Pieper look to respond after opening-week defeats.
Week 1 offered the first read. Now, Week 2 gives the picture a little more definition.
...
*** The second section denotes the most recent game result (per MaxPreps as of 8/31/2026) | The final section denotes the next matchup
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A–4A) Top 10 Football Rankings — WEEK 2 (8/31–9/6)
1. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) — 0-0 | Next Matchup: @ Sotomayor (9/3)
2. Steele Knights (6A) — 1-0 | 52-21 win vs. Reagan | Next Matchup: @ Atascocita (9/5)
3. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) — 0-0 | Next Matchup: @ Vandegrift (9/4)
4. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) — 1-0 | 34-14 win vs. RR Westwood | Next Matchup: vs. Laredo United (9/4)
5. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) — 1-0 | 43-14 win vs. Pieper | Next Matchup: vs. Somerset (9/4)
6. Brennan Bears (6A) — 0-1 | 21-28 loss vs. Vandegrift | Next Matchup: vs. Reagan (9/4)
7. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) — 1-0 | 38-7 win vs. Seguin | Next Matchup: @ NB Canyon (9/4)
8. Pieper Warriors (5A) — 0-1 | 14-43 loss vs. Alamo Heights | Next Matchup: vs. Buda Johnson (9/4)
9. Harlan Hawks (6A) — 1-0 | 30-14 win vs. East Central | Next Matchup: @ Dripping Springs (9/4)
10. San Marcos Rattlers (6A) — 0-1 | 27-29 loss vs. Buda Hays | Next Matchup: vs. Liberty Hill (9/4)
Others to Watch: Reagan Rattlers (6A), Champion Chargers (5A), Davenport Wolves (4A), Judson Rockets (6A), Brandeis Broncos (6A), Clemens Buffaloes (6A)
TRENDING
GAMES
Join the #VYPETEAM
Get up to date news from all over the country!
FROM THE WEB
