By Andy Tolbert
Thanks to VYPE photographer Andy Tolbert.
That Boerne-Alamo Heights clash should provide another intriguing measuring stick for two undefeated programs, while Champion’s perfect start remains intact following a 59-3 victory over Lehman. Madison (3-0) and Davenport (2-1) also return from their respective bye weeks, with both set to open district play.
The pecking order could shift quickly, with a stronger slate of closer, more compelling matchups on tap this week.
*** The first section shows the team’s current overall record | The second shows its district record | The third shows its most recent game result (per MaxPreps as of 9/20/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A–4A) Top 10 Football Rankings
WEEK 5 (9/21–9/27)
1. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) – 3-0 | 2-0 in District 13-5A D1 | 79-14 win vs. Manor | Next Matchup: vs. Cedar Creek (9/24)
2. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) – 2-0 | 0-0 in District 28-6A | Bye Week | Next Matchup: @ LEE (9/24)
3. Steele Knights (6A) – 2-1-1 | 1-0 in District 27-6A | 56-19 win vs. Wagner | Next Matchup: @ Pieper (9/25)
4. Brennan Bears (6A) – 3-1 | 2-0 in District 29-6A | 49-0 win vs. Sotomayor | Next Matchup: vs. O'Connor (9/25)
5. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) – 4-0 | 0-0 in District 13-5A D2 | 42-21 win vs. Somerset | Next Matchup: @ Alamo Heights (9/25)
6. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) – 4-0 | 0-0 in District 13-5A D2 | 58-9 win vs. Buda Johnson | Next Matchup: vs. Boerne (9/25)
7. Madison Mavericks (6A) – 3-0 | 0-0 in District 28-6A | Bye Week | Next Matchup: vs. Roosevelt (9/25)
8. Champion Chargers (5A) – 4-0 | 2-0 in District 13-5A D1 | 59-3 win vs. Lehman | Next Matchup: vs. Anderson (9/25)
9. Pieper Warriors (6A) – 2-2 | 1-0 in District 27-6A | 52-0 win vs. San Marcos | Next Matchup: vs. Steele (9/25)
10. Davenport Wolves (4A) – 2-1 | 0-0 in District 13-4A D1 | Bye Week | Next Matchup: @ Canyon Lake (9/24)
Others to Watch: Harlan Hawks (29-6A), East Central Hornets (27-6A), Tivy Antlers (13-4A D1), Brandeis Broncos (28-6A), Canyon Cougars (27-6A), Judson Rockets (27-6A), Clemens Buffaloes (27-6A)
Smithson Valley (2-0), Johnson (2-0), Alamo Heights (3-0), and Brennan (2-1) each took care of business in commanding fashion, while Madison improved to 3-0 with a critical 24-16 victory over San Marcos. The win also propels the Mavs higher into the rankings this week.
Making their first appearance in the Top 10, the Champion Chargers (3-0) are looking every bit the team they were a season ago, when they advanced three rounds into the playoffs. Canyon also moves up the rankings after a 20-12 win over Brandeis, while Pieper rounds out the Top 10 despite a narrow 55-49 loss to Temple.
The road ahead gets tougher, and the margin for error gets smaller.
*** The first section shows the team’s current overall record | The second shows its district record | The third shows its most recent game result (per MaxPreps as of 9/14/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A–4A) Top 10 Football Rankings
WEEK 4 (9/14–9/20)
1. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) — 2-0 | 0-0 in District 13-5A D1 | 63-7 win vs. Austin McCallum | Next Matchup: @ Manor (9/18)
2. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) — 2-0 | 0-0 in District 28-6A | 37-0 win vs. Odessa | Next Matchup: Bye Week
3. Steele Knights (6A) — 1-1-1 | 0-0 in District 27-6A | 28-28 tie vs. Lake Travis (Weather) | Next Matchup: vs. Wagner (9/18)
4. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 13-5A D2 | 30-21 win vs. Davenport | Next Matchup: vs. Somerset (9/18)
5. Alamo Heights (5A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 13-5A D2 | 42-7 win vs. Southwest | Next Matchup: vs. Buda Johnson (9/18)
6. Brennan Bears (6A) — 2-1 | 1-0 District 29-6A | 56-7 win vs. Taft | Next Matchup: @ Sotomayor (9/19)
7. Madison Mavericks (6A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 28-6A | 24-16 win vs. San Marcos | Next Matchup: Bye Week
8. Champion Chargers (5A) — 3-0 | 1-0 in District 13-5A D1 | 55-0 win vs. Cedar Creek | Next Matchup: @ Lehman (9/18)
9. Canyon Cougars (6A) — 2-1 | 0-0 in District 27-6A | 20-12 win vs. Brandeis | Next Matchup: @ East Central (9/18)
10. Pieper Warriors (6A) — 1-2 | 0-0 in District 27-6A | 49-55 loss vs. Temple | Next Matchup: @ San Marcos (9/18)
Others to Watch: Davenport Wolves (13-4A D1), Harlan Hawks (29-6A), Clemens Buffaloes (27-6A), Tivy Antlers (13-4A D1), East Central Hornets (27-6A), New Braunfels Unicorns (13-5A D2), Brandeis Broncos (28-6A)
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)
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