District play is reaching its most volatile stretch, and the margins couldn’t be thinner among several of the area’s heavyweights. Each week seems to deliver another test of resilience — and Week 9 was no exception.
Cibolo Steele held off a determined San Marcos squad in a 27-21 battle that underscored the Knights’ poise under pressure. The win keeps Steele atop the rankings heading into a crucial matchup with Comal Canyon.
Elsewhere, Harlan continued to look the part of a powerhouse, staying unbeaten at 8-0 after rolling past Taft, while Brennan rebounded from its earlier district loss with a dominant shutout over Stevens. Both programs remain firmly in the thick of the 28-6A title chase.
In Class 5A, Smithson Valley may have all but secured a district crown after grinding out a 27-14 victory over New Braunfels, led by another balanced effort on both sides of the ball.
Boerne and Alamo Heights stayed in stride with convincing wins, though the Greyhounds’ upcoming clash with McCollum will determine whether they can maintain their hold near the top.
Meanwhile, SA Johnson (8-0) continued its dominance, handling LEE with ease to remain perfect, while Davenport extended its remarkable season to 9-0 — making a strong case as one of the most complete teams in all of Class 4A.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/26/2025) // Last section denotes next matchup
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Football Rankings -- WEEK 9 (10/27 - 11/2)
1. Cibolo Steele Knights (6A) -- 7-1 (4-0 in District 29-6A) // 27-21 W v. San Marcos // Next Matchup: VS. Comal Canyon -- Friday 10/31*
2. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 8-0 (6-0 in 28-6A) // 56-13 W v. Taft // Next Matchup: @ Warren -- Friday 10/31
3. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 7-1 (5-1 in 28-6A) // 45-0 W v. Stevens // Next Matchup: @ Taft -- Friday 10/31
4. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) -- 7-1 (5-0 in 13-5A-D1) // 27-14 W v. New Braunfels* // Next Matchup: @ SA MacArthur -- Thursday 10/30
5. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 8-0 (5-0 in 27-6A) // 41-6 W v. LEE // Next Matchup: VS. Churchill -- Thursday 10/30
6. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) -- 7-1 (4-0 in 13-5A-D2) // 45-27 W v. SA Veterans Memorial // Next Matchup: VS. McCollum -- Thursday 10/30
7. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 9-0 (5-0 in 14-4A-D1) // 40-20 W v. Uvalde // Next Matchup: VS. Canyon Lake -- Friday 10/31*
8. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) -- 8-1 (4-1 in 13-5A-D2) // 68-7 W v. McCollum // Next Matchup: VS. Tivy -- Friday 10/31
9. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 5-3 (4-1 in 13-5A-D1) // 49-0 W v. SA MacArthur // Next Matchup: @ Victoria East -- Friday 10/31
10. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 6-2 (3-2 in 13-5A-D1) // 14-27 L v. Smithson Valley // Next Matchup: VS. Seguin -- Friday 10/31
Others to Watch: Brandeis Broncos (27-6A), San Marcos Rattlers (29-6A), SA Reagan Rattlers (27-6A), Comal Canyon Cougars (29-6A), Boerne-Champion Chargers (13-5A-D1), Clark Cougars (27-6A)