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 (9/4)
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)