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.
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)
The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Smithson Valley Rangers volleyball team.
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.
Isaiah Vela (VYPE)
*** The second section shows the team’s current record (per MaxPreps as of 9/9/2026)
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
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.
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), Clemens Buffaloes (6A)
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