As district play closes and the playoff lights switch on, the field of true contenders has come into focus.
At the top of Class 6A, Steele once again looks the part of a title threat, finishing 9-1 behind a commanding district run. Harlan joins them as one of the region’s few unbeatens, while Brennan and Johnson round out a formidable quartet that’s set the tone for large-school football all fall.
In 5A-Division I, Smithson Valley continues to lead the charge after a dominant district sweep. The race behind them in 13-5A-D1, however, was among the state’s most unpredictable, with New Braunfels, Boerne-Champion, and Pieper all posting 5-2 marks and critical wins over one another.
Boerne and Alamo Heights headline the 5A-DII group as proven challengers, while Davenport enters the 4A playoffs unbeaten and unshaken.
Now, as the brackets settle and the margins tighten, every snap carries consequence — and only those built for November will keep playing in December.
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*** Second section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 11/9/2025)
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Football Rankings -- PRE-PLAYOFFS (11/10 - 11/16)
1. Cibolo Steele Knights (6A) -- 9-1 (6-0 in District 29-6A) // 42-7 W v. Buda Johnson
2. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 10-0 (8-0 in 28-6A) // 62-17 W v. Sotomayor
3. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 9-1 (7-1 in 28-6A) // 35-28 W v. Taft
4. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) -- 9-1 (7-0 in 13-5A-D1) // 59-0 W v. Victoria East
5. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 10-0 (7-0 in 27-6A) // 42-30 W v. Clark
6. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) -- 9-1 (6-0 in 13-5A-D2) // 62-35 W v. Tivy
7. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 10-0 (6-0 in 14-4A-D1)
8. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) -- 9-1 (5-1 in 13-5A-D2)
9. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 8-2 (5-2 in 13-5A-D1) // 35-14 W v. Wagner
10. Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A) -- 7-3 (5-2 in 13-5A-D1) // 51-44 W v. Pieper*
Others to Watch: Pieper Warriors (13-5A-D1), SA Reagan Rattlers (27-6A), Brandeis Broncos (27-6A)