The VYPE Media team traveled out to San Antonio Christian School earlier this year for the SACS 2021 Spring Media Day.
VYPE captured images of the top spring sport athletes. Check out some of our favorite pics below!
Some of the featured standouts of the 2026-27 Pieper Warriors volleyball team.
Isaiah Vela (VYPE)
At 31-6 overall and unbeaten throughout the district schedule, Smithson Valley is making a strong case as the team to beat in Class 5A. Boerne (27-4) and Champion (27-7) aren’t far behind, locked in a footrace for the District 26-5A title. The Greyhounds hold the edge after their 3-1 victory in September, but the race remains very much alive.
Meanwhile, Pieper (24-14) is chasing its first district championship since moving up to 6A in this summer’s UIL realignment. The home stretch offers little room for error, highlighted by a rematch with NB Canyon, the only team to hand the Warriors a district loss in five sets. Still, Pieper stands on the brink of history, so the final push will come down to execution.
Harlan seniors Leeanna Hamilton & Nailah Randle (LSU commit)
*** The second section shows the team’s current record (per MaxPreps as of 10/11/2026)
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A–4A) Top 10 Volleyball Rankings
Mid-October 2026
1. Harlan Hawks (6A) — 25-10 | 11-0 in District 29-6A
2. Brennan Bears (6A) — 31-7 | 11-1 in District 29-6A
3. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) — 31-6 | 10-0 in District 25-5A
4. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) — 27-4 | 8-0 in District 26-5A
5. Champion Chargers (5A) — 27-7 | 7-1 in District 26-5A
6. Pieper Warriors (6A) — 24-14 | 9-1 in District 27-6A
7. Davenport Wolves (4A) — 29-9 | 5-1 in District 27-4A
8. Brandeis Broncos (6A) — 26-13 | 8-2 in District 28-6A
9. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) — 23-18 | 8-2 in District 25-5A
10. Reagan Rattlers (6A) — 27-12 | 8-2 in District 28-6A
Others to Watch: Tivy Antlers (27-4A), Floresville Jaguars (29-4A), Churchill Chargers (28-6A), NB Canyon Cougars (27-6A), Alamo Heights Mules (26-5A), Steele Knights (27-6A), SA MacArthur Brahmas (25-5A), McCollum Cowgirls (26-5A), East Central Hornets (27-6A), Sotomayor Wildcats (29-6A)
Then there’s Champion, whose dominance is becoming increasingly difficult to overlook. The Chargers improved to 5-0 with a 61-32 win against Anderson, continuing what has been an impressive start to the campaign. Harlan also re-enters the Top 10 after defeating Marshall, 59-14, last week, with the Hawks now sitting at 4-1 heading into their bye.
The 4A ranks, meanwhile, set the stage for one of the week’s most intriguing matchups. Tivy (4-0) and Davenport (3-1) are both unbeaten in District 13-4A Division I and now prepare to clash Friday. With the district race still taking shape, the matchup could ultimately play a major role in determining the division champion.
*** 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 9/28/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A–4A) Top 10 Football Rankings
WEEK 6 (9/28–10/4)
1. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) — 4-0 | 3-0 in District 13-5A D1 | 84-7 win vs. Cedar Creek | Next: @ Lehman (10/1)
2. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) — 3-0 | 1-0 in District 28-6A | 66-6 win vs. LEE | Next: vs. Brandeis (10/2)
3. Steele Knights (6A) — 3-1-1 | 2-0 in District 27-6A | 64-28 win vs. Pieper | Next: Bye Week
4. Brennan Bears (6A) — 4-1 | 3-0 in District 29-6A | 44-0 win vs. O'Connor | Next: @ Holmes (10/1)
5. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) — 5-0 | 1-0 in District 13-5A D2 | 38-31 win vs. Alamo Heights | Next: Bye Week
6. Champion Chargers (5A) — 5-0 | 3-0 in District 13-5A D1 | 61-32 win vs. Anderson | Next: @ Lockhart (10/2)
7. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) — 4-1 | 0-1 in District 13-5A D2 | 31-38 loss vs. Boerne | Next: @ Long Creek (10/2)
8. Harlan Hawks (6A) — 4-1 | 3-0 in District 29-6A | 59-14 win vs. Marshall | Next: Bye Week
9. Tivy Antlers (4A) — 4-0 | 1-0 in District 13-4A D1 | 70-14 win vs. LBJ | Next: @ Davenport (10/2)
10. Davenport Wolves (4A) — 3-1 | 1-0 in District 13-4A D1 | 56-41 win vs. Canyon Lake | Next: vs. Tivy (10/2)
Others to Watch: East Central Hornets (27-6A), Pieper Warriors (27-6A), SA Veterans Memorial Patriots (13-5A D2), Roosevelt Rough Riders (28-6A), Judson Rockets (27-6A), SA Madison Mavericks (28-6A), Canyon Cougars (27-6A)
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