Close behind, Boerne Champion carries confidence from a four-round postseason run, while New Braunfels and Davenport made regional semifinal appearances, underscoring the strength at the upper end of Class 5A and 4A. Each team combines experienced lineups with the potential for a deep March-to-May push.
In 6A, a cluster of programs shapes a competitive landscape. Reagan, Johnson, Clemens, Brandeis, San Marcos, and Sotomayor all reached the postseason a year ago, and will look to capitalize on the valuable familiarity they each possess.
If 2025 offered any lessons, it’s that experience and cohesion matter, but the race for district and state honors is far from predictable.
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*Last section indicates 2025 result
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Baseball Rankings -- February 2026 (Preseason)
1. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) -- 28-13 // 11-5 in District 26-5A // UIL 5A Division I State Finalists
2. Boerne Champion Chargers (5A) -- 29-10 // 12-4 in 26-5A // Region IV Finalists
3. SA Reagan Rattlers (6A) -- 25-10-2 // 13-1 in 27-6A // Area Finalists
4. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 26-7 // 8-2 in 26-4A // Regional Semifinalists
5. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 28-8 // 12-4 in 26-5A // Regional Semifinalists
6. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 22-12 // 10-4 in 27-6A // Area Finalists
7. Clemens Buffaloes (6A) -- 25-9 // 10-2 in 29-6A // Area Finalists
8. Brandeis Broncos (6A) -- 19-8-1 // 11-3 in 27-6A // Area Finalists
9. San Marcos Rattlers (6A) -- 23-10-1 // 9-3 in 29-6A // Bi-District Finalists
10. Sotomayor Wildcats (6A) -- 19-9-1 // 11-5 in 28-6A // Bi-District Finalists
Others to Watch: Pieper Warriors (26-5A), O'Connor Panthers (28-6A), Southwest Dragons (28-5A), Clark Cougars (27-6A), Boerne Greyhounds (26-5A), Warren Warriors (28-6A), Brennan Bears (28-6A), Churchill Chargers (27-6A)