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THE HIERARCHY: VYPE SATX 2025 Preseason Volleyball Rankings; Harlan, Davenport among early favorites
As the 2025 high school volleyball season approaches, programs across the San Antonio area find themselves at a promising intersection of experience, momentum, and unfinished business. The latest regional rankings offer a snapshot of a landscape that remains both top-heavy and deep, with contenders spread across 6A, 5A, and 4A.
At the forefront is Harlan, returning after a 39-win season and a hard-fought run to the 6A-D2 Regional Finals. Canyon isn’t far behind after its own strong postseason push, while O’Connor will look to shake off a rare early playoff exit and reassert its usual dominance. Johnson, Reagan, and Brennan round out a 6A group loaded with experience and depth.
In 5A, New Braunfels leads the charge following a run to the Region IV Final, setting the tone for a group that also includes Pieper and Boerne-Champion—both coming off 30-win seasons and eager for deeper playoff pushes.
One of the region’s most intriguing storylines comes from Class 4A, where Davenport has steadily risen into statewide relevance. The Wolves reached the State Final Four last fall, and retain a seasoned roster ready for a similar run in 2025.
The path to State will once again be a grind—but several local teams look more than ready for the challenge.
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VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Volleyball Rankings -- 2025 PRESEASON
***Second section denotes 2024 result
1. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 39-6 // 6A-D2 Region 4 Finalists
2. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 39-9 // UIL 4A-D1 State Semifinalists*
3. Comal Canyon Cougars (6A) -- 33-14 // 6A-D2 Regional Semifinalists
4. O'Connor Panthers (6A) -- 37-8 // 6A-D2 Bi-District Finalists
5. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 29-16 // 6A-D1 Regional Semifinalists
6. SA Reagan Rattlers (6A) -- 32-14 // 6A-D1 Area Finalists
7. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 33-9 // 5A-D2 Bi-District Finalists
8. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 33-11 // 6A-D1 Bi-District Finalists
9. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 36-14 // 5A-D1 Region 4 Finalists
10. Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A) -- 34-8 // 5A-D2 Bi-District Finalists
Others to Watch: Smithson Valley Rangers (5A), Cibolo Steele Knights (6A), Clark Cougars (6A), SA Southwest Dragons (5A), Jay Mustangs (5A), Seguin Matadors (5A), Warren Warriors (6A)
DOWN TO THE WIRE: Previewing a critical UIL VB State Semis matchup -- Bellville vs. Davenport
Let's just get right into it.
On one of the court, you have the Bellville Brahmas who are enjoying one of the most exemplary seasons they've seen in recent years, from a statistical stand-point -- currently touting a record of 43-5.
Coach Susan Brewer's squad is no stranger to this stage, given that they reached this point in 2022, before falling to eventual State Runner-Up Aubrey.
However, the Brahmanettes have displayed nothing less than sheer dominance throughout this postseason, as they have swept each opponent (FB Willowridge, Burnet, Livingston, and most recently Hargrave) up to this point.
In terms of star-power, take your pick between the likes of Bailey Scheerer (Jr. MB), Sydney McKay (High Point-signee), Rebecca Lucksinger (Jr. MB), Emmy Novicke (Sr. L), and Samantha Marik (Sr. OH).
Bellville is the traditional power in this match-up, having made State appearances in three of the last four years. But, they will have the ambition of claiming the program's first state title since 2005, when they were still in Class 3A.
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However, the new power has unquestionably been that of Davenport.
The reigning UIL-4A Champions picked up right where they left off last year, ranking among the top teams to come out of the San Antonio-area.
Similar to their opponent, the Wolves have been just as commanding entering the State Semis.
They have toppled Eastside EC (3-0), La Vernia (3-0), Calhoun (3-0), and Floresville (3-1) over the course of the past two weeks to make their way back to the Final-Four, improving their record to 39-8 in 2024.
Coach Taylour Toso's rotation has spread the wealth when it comes to overall stats.
In the offensive department, Emily Williams (311 kills) and McKaleigh Mattson (306 kills) run the table.
But if I were to pick an MVP for the team, it would be Alexis Dahl. As it stands, the junior setter has been all over the place, having registered 725 assists, 442 digs, and 267 kills on the year, making her a jack of all trades for Davenport.
Furthermore, Logan Strong (794 digs, 584 receptions), Dakota Hart (339 digs), and freshman Kylie Dahl (259 assists) round out what could be the most balanced crew in the state.
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There's no room for error at this stage, and fans should be in for a show when these two power-programs face off Tuesday night (6:00 pm) at the Austin Burger Center in Sunset Valley, TX.