San Marcos hosted local teams at their annual tennis tournament over the weekend.
See how it went, as VYPE was on hand for the event.
San Marcos hosted local teams at their annual tennis tournament over the weekend.
See how it went, as VYPE was on hand for the event.
As the calendar turns toward late October, the playoff picture is beginning to crystallize — and for several of the area’s top programs, Week 9 represents both a test of endurance and a chance to reinforce their momentum.
Harlan (7-0) continues to roll through 28-6A play, pairing offensive consistency with a defense that’s grown stingier each week. Brennan (6-1) stays close behind after a commanding 69-0 shutout, signaling that the Bears remain very much within the conversation.
Meanwhile, Johnson (7-0) continues its unblemished run through 27-6A, building a balanced attack that has quietly elevated them into the regional conversation.
In 5A, Smithson Valley (6-1) — the defending D1 State Champion — faces a pivotal matchup this week against New Braunfels (6-1), a team looking to bounce back after a narrow loss to Pieper (4-3).
That upset win marked Pieper’s re-entry into the Top-10, and it may prove to be the spark the Warriors needed entering the final stretch. Boerne (6-1) and Alamo Heights (7-1) also continue to set the standard among 5A-D2 contenders, each finding rhythm on both sides of the ball.
And in 4A, Davenport (8-0) keeps its unbeaten streak intact, once again demonstrating why it remains one of the area’s most complete teams. With the postseason drawing near, separation among the elite is minimal — but the stakes are quickly rising, and every snap from here on out feels heavier.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/19/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Football Rankings -- WEEK 9 (10/20 - 10/26)
1. Cibolo Steele Knights (6A) -- 6-1 (3-0 in District 29-6A) // Bye Week // Next Matchup: @ San Marcos -- Friday 10/24
2. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- -7-0 (5-0 in 28-6A) // 57-19 W v. Stevens // Next Matchup: VS. Taft -- Friday 10/24
3. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 6-1 (4-1 in 28-6A) // 69-0 W v. Holmes // Next Matchup: VS. Stevens -- Friday 10/24
4. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) -- 6-1 (4-0 in 13-5A-D1) // 56-10 W v. Seguin // Next Matchup: VS. New Braunfels -- Friday 10/24*
5. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 7-0 (4-0 in 27-6A) // 52-14 W v. SA Madison // Next Matchup: @ LEE -- Friday 10/24
6. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) -- 6-1 (3-0 in 13-5A-D2) // 24-14 W v. Victoria West // Next Matchup: @ SA Veterans Memorial -- Thursday 10/13
7. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 8-0 (4-0 in 14-4A-D1) // 47-23 W v. Somerset // Next Matchup: @ Uvalde -- Friday 10/24
8. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) -- 7-1 (3-1 in 13-5A-D2) // 62-7 W v. SA Veterans Memorial // Next Matchup: @ McCollum -- Friday 10/24
9. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 4-3 (3-1 in 13-5A-D2) // 28-24 W v. New Braunfels* // Next Matchup: VS. SA MacArthur -- Friday 10/24
10. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 6-1 (3-1 in 13-5A-D1) // 24-28 L v. Pieper* // Next Matchup: @ Smithson Valley -- Friday 10/24*
Others to Watch: Clark Cougars (27-6A), Comal Canyon Cougars (29-6A), Reagan Rattlers (27-6A), San Marcos Rattlers (29-6A), Boerne-Champion Chargers (13-5A-D1)
As the regular season winds down, the San Antonio volleyball landscape reveals a mix of teams peaking at the right time and others looking to shake off past postseason frustrations.
At the forefront, O’Connor (35-5) carries both an imposing record and the weight of last year’s early playoff exit, determined to make a more extensive run this time around.
Harlan (32-6) follows closely, hoping to replicate the momentum that carried them four rounds deep in 2024 before falling to eventual State Semifinalist Vandegrift in five sets.
In 5A, New Braunfels (39-5) has quietly positioned itself as the team to beat, riding a flawless 14-0 district slate. Pieper (30-10) and Boerne-Champion (25-6) could still disrupt expectations, offering the kind of upset potential that makes the playoffs unpredictable.
Comal Canyon (29-13) and Brennan (26-13) round out the 6A contenders, each showing the ability to translate steady regular-season performances into postseason bursts.
Davenport (32-8) stands out in 4A after reaching the State Final Four last fall, reminding opponents that past success can be a reliable predictor of postseason impact.
Meanwhile, Clark (23-15) and SA Reagan (28-12) are teams whose late-season surges hint at the deeper runs they could mount despite middling overall records.
The coming weeks will test consistency and the ability to perform when it matters most, offering the potential for both vindication and gold.
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***Second section denotes current record (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/19/2025)
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Volleyball Rankings -- End of October / Pre-Playoffs
1. O'Connor Panthers (6A) -- 35-5 // 13-1 in District 28-6A
2. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 32-6 // 12-1 in District 28-6A
3. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 39-5 // 14-0 in District 26-5A
4. Comal Canyon Cougars (6A) -- 29-13 // 10-0 in District 29-6A
5. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 30-10 // 12-2 in District 26-5A
6. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 32-8 // 6-2 in District 26-4A
7. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 26-13 // 10-4 in District 28-6A
8. Clark Cougars (6A) -- 23-15 // 11-1 in District 27-6A
9. Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A) -- 25-6 // 10-4 in District 26-5A
10. SA Reagan Rattlers (6A) -- 28-12 // 11-1 in District 27-6A
Others to Watch: Cibolo Steele Knights (29-6A), Sotomayor Wildcats (28-6A), Smithson Valley Rangers (26-5A), Churchill Chargers (27-6A), Floresville Tigers/Jaguars (27-4A)
Let’s just get right into it.
Cibolo Steele remains firmly atop the rankings after another convincing win, cruising past Judson before heading into a timely bye. Harlan and Brennan followed suit in 28-6A, each delivering dominant performances to stay on track for a late-season collision that could decide the district crown.
In Class 5A, Smithson Valley and New Braunfels continue to set the standard. The Unicorns, now 6-0, battled past Boerne-Champion in a gritty showing and face a key test against Pieper next. Smithson Valley, meanwhile, keeps rolling behind a steady offense and opportunistic defense, maintaining its unblemished district record.
The 27-6A landscape remains as competitive as ever. Johnson edged rival Reagan in a 34–27 thriller to stay perfect, while Clark kept pace with a strong showing over Madison—further tightening a district race that still feels far from settled.
Boerne and Davenport both continued to handle business with decisive wins, while Alamo Heights rebounded with an explosive offensive outing against Victoria West.
These next few weeks may not decide any titles outright, but they’ll set the stage for the defining stretch of district play, where every margin—and every possession—will start to matter more.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/12/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Football Rankings -- WEEK 8 (10/13 - 10/19)
1. Cibolo Steele Knights (6A) -- 6-1 (3-0 in District 29-6A) // 48-14 W v. Judson // Next Matchup: Bye Week
2. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 6-0 (4-0 in 28-6A) // 69-16 W v. Holmes // Next Matchup: @ Stevens -- Thursday 10/16
3. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 5-1 (3-1 in 28-6A) // 66-0 W v. Marshall // Next Matchup: @ Holmes -- Friday 10/17
4. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) -- 5-1 (3-0 in 13-5A-D1) // 48-7 W v. SA Wagner // Next Matchup: @ Seguin -- Friday 10/17
5. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 6-0 (3-0 in 27-6A) // 34-27 W v. Reagan // Next Matchup: VS. SA Madison -- Saturday 10/18
6. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 6-0 (3-0 in 13-5A-D1) // 27-17 W v. Boerne-Champion // Next Matchup: VS. Pieper -- Friday 10/17*
7. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) -- 5-1 (2-0 in 13-5A-D2) // 49-14 W v. Harlandale // Next Matchup: VS. Victoria West -- Friday 10/17
8. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 7-0 (3-0 in 14-4A-D1) // 23-0 W v. Fredericksburg // Next Matchup: VS. Somerset -- Friday 10/17
9. Clark Cougars (6A) -- 6-0 (3-0 in 27-6A) // 31-21 W v. SA Madison // Next Matchup: @ Brandeis -- Saturday 10/18
10. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) -- 6-1 (2-1 in 13-5A-D2) // 54-42 W v. Victoria West // Next Matchup: VS. SA Veterans Memorial -- Friday 10/17
Others to Watch: Pieper Warriors (5A), Reagan Rattlers (6A), East Central Hornets (6A), Comal Canyon Cougars (6A), Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A), San Marcos Rattlers (6A)
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