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THE STATUS: VYPE SATX Final Girls Basketball Rankings with postseason looming; Churchill, San Marcos boosted
And just like that, we’re already approaching the most pivotal time in the winter season.
With just over a week remaining in the regular season, teams across the state have all but punched their tickets to the playoffs and look to close out their district schedule on a high note.
Just as they were earlier this month, Judson remains top dog, not only in San Antonio, but in all of Texas (TABC), boasting a near perfect record of 31-1 and having all the momentum they could ask for.
Trailing just behind the Rockets in 29-6A are the San Marcos Rattlers (23-6), who have surged in the second half of district play, which jumps them up a couple of spots in our rankings.
Wagner (27-3) continues to be an elite force within Class 5A, as does Pieper (24-6), and after the T-Birds won the second meeting against the Warriors, the District 26-5A title could potentially be shared between the two.
Out of 27-6A, Churchill (25-5) has already clinched a district championship after having gone a perfect 11-0 against their counterparts.
Regarding the 4A classification, Fredericksburg (24-6) makes their debut on our list, and look primed for a lengthy run in the coming weeks.
All that being said, it’s time to examine the heavy hitters out of the San Antonio metroplex who we expect to flourish in the ensuing playoffs.
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*Parentheses indicates the team's district
*Last section indicates current overall record/district record
VYPE SAN ANTONIO GIRLS TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Converse Judson Rockets (29-6A) -- 31-1; 10-0
2. SA Wagner Thunderbirds (26-5A) -- 27-3; 13-1
3. SA Churchill Chargers (27-6A) -- 25-5; 11-0
4. San Marcos Rattlers (29-6A) -- 23-6; 9-1
5. Pieper Warriors (26-5A) -- 24-6; 14-1
6. Fredericksburg Billies (26-4A) -- 24-6; 7-0
7. Cibolo Steele Knights (29-6A) -- 22-7; 8-3
8. Sotomayor Wildcats (28-6A) -- 24-8; 14-1
9. Brennan Bears (28-6A) -- 21-9; 12-2
10. SA McCollum Cowboys (28-5A) -- 30-3; 15-0
Honorable Mentions: SA Sam Houston (27-5A), Davenport (26-4A), SA Johnson (27-6A), SA MacArthur (28-5A), Warren (28-6A), Boerne (26-5A), Southside (28-5A), Tivy (26-5A)
VYPE ATX/SATX Boys and Girls Basketball Rankings Week of 1.16.23
New year, same great rankings! As 2023 kicks off district play is heating up. Where do teams stand since the last rankings before Christmas? Also 2 schools showing dominance in the boy's and girl's side of things? Check in below to find out.
**Records obtained from MaxPreps unless otherwise noted
**Games already played have been noted but not taken into account for the rankings
BOYS BASKETBALL RANKINGS
5A-6A: Stony Point stays at the top and looks like the team to beat in 6A for the region, though I'm sure number 2 San Marcos wants another shot at them. They are coming off a thrilling buzzer beating win over district foe Clemens. Buda Johnson moves into the rankings after handling Westlake and San Antonio Veterans Memorial and New Braunfels jump into the rankings to round out our Top 10. The end of the season should be exciting with a handful of these teams about to play one another.
1A-4A: Boerne and Pleasanton are still the team to beat in district. Pleasanton got the best of Somerset in their first district game but that rematch will be one to watch. Meanwhile Nixon-Smiley finds themselves in the rankings for the first time of the season.
PRIVATE SCHOOL: Antonian jumps over Central Catholic after their head-to-head victory and Regents jumps into the rankings after defeating the previous number 5 Brentwood.
GIRLS BASKETBALL RANKINGS
5A-6A: Clark is still the best in 6A in the region. After that arguments can be made as to who should be where, in my opinion, when talking about 2-7. Austin and San Antonio is that contested. After that Glenn makes their way into the rankings sitting at 21-4 on the season.
1A-4A: Boerne jumps over Fredericksburg after their head-to-head win and that rematch will be a must watch. Beeville Jones jumps to 3 and Navarro settles in at 4. They lost to both Boerne and Fredericksburg and will look to try and exact some payback in the 2nd half of district. But if you're asking me now Boerne and Fredericksburg are a step above and should contend for a title this year.
PRIVATE SCHOOL: Antonian Prep stays at number 1 and Geneva jumps into the 2 spot. Other than that no change in the teams in the top 5, just their placement.