Recently, our team traveled to Austin for the 2026 City-Wide Volleyball Media Day.
VYPE caught up with a few Smithson Valley volleyball players to talk about the season and more! Check out the interview below!
Recently, our team traveled to Austin for the 2026 City-Wide Volleyball Media Day.
VYPE caught up with a few Smithson Valley volleyball players to talk about the season and more! Check out the interview below!
Johnson delivered easily the week’s biggest headline, as the T.P. Miller-led Jaguars routed Vandegrift, 38-7, this past Friday. For a team that reached the Region IV Championship last fall, few starts to the season could be better than a decisive win over an Austin powerhouse. Now, Johnson will look to carry that momentum forward as it prepares for Odessa.
Two-time defending state champion Smithson Valley hasn’t missed a beat, opening the fall with a convincing 47-14 win over Sotomayor. The Rangers headline a strong group of 5A contenders, with unbeaten Boerne and Alamo Heights also coming off decisive victories, while Pieper took care of business in its clash with Buda Johnson.
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 (5A) — 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 opening weekend rarely provides the full picture, but it can reveal plenty. Some contenders immediately backed up their billing, while two of the teams atop the rankings are still waiting to make their first impression.
Steele came out swinging, overwhelming Reagan 52-21 behind an offense that quickly found its rhythm. Boerne and Alamo Heights delivered similarly convincing results in the 5A ranks, while New Braunfels and Harlan also opened with wins to establish early momentum.
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.
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*** 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)
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