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The stars of 2025-26 Friendswood Volleyball
THE HIERARCHY: FINAL VYPE Houston Volleyball Rankings heading into 2025 Playoffs // Powered by LOVB
The final week of the regular season has arrived, and with it, the closing stretch of an eventful fall across Houston volleyball.
While the vast majority of districts have more or less been decided, there are still a handful of situations where the final standings — and subsequent playoff divisional placement — could potentially be shifted around with a couple matches remaining in the regular season.
For instance, in District 16-6A, Bridgeland (10-2) closes out its schedule with Cypress Ranch (12-0) and Cypress Woods (10-2) — with the latter being the more significant, as Cy Woods holds the tiebreaker after defeating the Bears in five sets last month.
Fulshear (7-1 in 20-6A) currently has that same edge over Foster (7-1), while Memorial (12-0 in 17-6A) is one up on Stratford (11-1) — each pair set to meet in the next few days. It’s the final bit of drama before fan bases turn their attention to the postseason.
At the top of Class 6A, Dawson (34-4), Grand Oaks (31-8), and Tompkins (32-5) continue to set the tone, each closing dominant district runs with legitimate State aspirations.
Tomball and Clear Springs remain firmly in the mix, while College Park and Ridge Point have found their stride late — both capable of shaking up the bracket once the playoff lights come on.
In Class 5A, Friendswood (31-8) has reasserted itself as the clear-cut favorite, though Barbers Hill (36-5) and Montgomery (34-9) have earned their share of praise. West Fork (37-5) has emerged as a sneaky-good contender, while Lake Creek (18-21) has begun piecing things together down the stretch.
It’s always a battle when it comes to the LSA–FBCA rivalry, and Lutheran South Academy (26-6) has proven capable of winning the scrappy contests, making the Pioneers the private school headliner entering the TAPPS-5A playoffs. Concordia Lutheran continues to flex in TAPPS-6A, while St. John’s School, Episcopal, and John Cooper remain names to watch in SPC play.
Now, with brackets nearly set and the margins razor-thin, the stage is built for Houston’s elite to make their postseason statement.
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***Second section denotes current record (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/19/2025)
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VYPE Houston Volleyball Rankings -- Final Week of Regular Season/2025 Pre-Playoffs (October)
CLASS 6A TOP-20
1. Dawson Eagles -- 34-4 // 14-0 in District 22-6A
2. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 31-8 // 14-0 in District 13-6A
3. Tompkins Falcons -- 32-5 // 14-0 in District 19-6A
4. Tomball Cougars -- 35-6 // 13-1 in District 15-6A
5. Cypress Ranch Mustangs -- 33-7 // 12-0 in District 16-6A
6. Fulshear Chargers -- 30-9 // 7-1 in District 20-6A
7. Clear Springs Chargers -- 33-8 // 12-0 in District 24-6A
8. College Park Cavaliers -- 28-10 // 12-3 in District 13-6A
9. Ridge Point Panthers -- 28-13 // 12-0 in District 21-6A
10. Atascocita Eagles -- 23-7 // 12-0 in District 23-6A
11. Bridgeland Bears -- 27-11 // 10-2 in District 16-6A
12. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 22-11 // 9-5 in District 19-6A
13. Stratford Spartans -- 22-13 // 11-1 in District 17-6A
14. Cypress Woods Wildcats -- 32-7 // 10-2 in District 16-6A
15. Foster Falcons -- 25-7 // 7-1 in District 20-6A
16. Oak Ridge War Eagles -- 25-9 // 11-3 in District 13-6A
17. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 28-11 // 12-3 in District 19-6A
18. Klein Oak Panthers -- 34-11 // 12-3 in District 15-6A
19. Manvel Mavericks -- 28-10 // 13-2 in District 22-6A
20. Shadow Creek Sharks -- 26-14 // 11-3 in District 22-6A
Others to Watch: Tomball Memorial Wildcats (15-6A), Memorial Mustangs (17-6A), Clear Creek Wildcats (24-6A), Pearland Oilers (22-6A), Magnolia Bulldogs (15-6A), The Woodlands Highlanders (13-6A), Deer Park Deer (24-6A), George Ranch Longhorns (20-6A), Clear Lake Falcons (24-6A), Willis Wildkats (13-6A), Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A)
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CLASS 5A TOP-5
1. Friendswood Mustangs -- 31-8 // 10-0 in District 20-5A
2. Barbers Hill Eagles -- 36-5 // 12-0 in District 19-5A
3. Montgomery Bears -- 34-9 // 8-2 in District 17-5A
4. West Fork Gators -- 37-5 // 10-1 in District 18-5A
5. Lake Creek Lions -- 18-21 // 7-4 in District 17-5A
Others to Watch: Dayton Broncos (18-5A), La Porte Bulldogs (20-5A), Pasadena Eagles (18-5A), Kingwood Park Panthers (18-5A)
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PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP-5
1. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers (TAPPS-5A) -- 26-6 // 8-0 in District
2. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles (TAPPS-5A) -- 24-11 // 6-2 in District
3. Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (TAPPS-6A) -- 27-16 // 7-0 in District
4. St. John's School Mavericks (SPC) -- 20-14
5. John Cooper School Dragons (SPC) -- 17-5
Others to Watch: St. John XXIII Lions (TAPPS), Episcopal Knights (SPC), Cypress Christian Warriors (TAPPS), TWCA Warriors (TAPPS), Houston Christian Mustangs (SPC)
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The stars of 2025-26 Tompkins Volleyball
THE HIERARCHY: VYPE Houston Updated VB Rankings through Rd. 1 of District // Powered by LOVB
The current outlook across Houston area volleyball is becoming more defined, with several clubs tightening their grip on district races — and a few surprise results stirring up intrigue along the way.
Dawson continues to set the pace in Class 6A, holding firm as the city’s consensus top-ranked team with a 24-4 record and a commanding start in 22-6A play.
Close behind, Grand Oaks, Tompkins, and Tomball remain unbeaten in their respective districts, each showing the kind of consistency that typically translates to deep postseason runs.
Further down the rankings, the field is more complex.
District 16-6A could prove one of the most compelling races down the stretch, with perennial powers like Cypress Ranch and Bridgeland vying for control — though Cy Woods, off to a strong start of its own, could very well disrupt that narrative.
The story in 19-6A also took an unexpected turn last week, as Katy Jordan edged out Seven Lakes in a five-set battle that adds a new layer of uncertainty to the district's pecking order.
Ridge Point, Stratford, and Manvel have also gained traction in recent weeks, while College Park and Atascocita are steadily building momentum.
Class 5A has seen fewer shake-ups, with Friendswood holding steady at No. 1 and Barbers Hill keeping pace behind a 26-win campaign. West Fork looks poised to repeat as champions of 18-5A, as the Gators close in on 30 wins in 2025.
While Montgomery suffered a setback in a key district matchup against rival Lake Creek, it may prove to be little more than a brief hiccup in what has otherwise been a dominant fall for the Bears. Still, it’s a result that could carry weight as the 17-5A standings begin to tighten in the weeks ahead.
As the first half of district play nears its end, the margins between contenders and hopefuls continue to narrow. With several heavyweight matchups still on the horizon, the next few weeks may prove decisive.
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***Second section denotes current record (acquired from MaxPreps as of 9/15/2025)
VYPE Houston Volleyball Rankings -- Continued District Schedule (September)
CLASS 6A TOP-20
1. Dawson Eagles -- 24-4 // 4-0 in District 22-6A
2. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 23-8 // 6-0 in District 13-6A
3. Tompkins Falcons -- 23-5 // 5-0 in District 19-6A
4. Tomball Cougars -- 27-5 // 5-0 in District 15-6A
5. Cypress Ranch Mustangs -- 23-7 // 2-0 in District 16-6A
6. Fulshear Chargers -- 19-8 // 0-0 in District 20-6A
7. Clear Springs Chargers -- 23-8 // 2-0 in District 24-6A
8. Bridgeland Bears -- 20-9 // 2-0 in District 16-6A
9. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 17-7 // 4-1 in District 19-6A
10. Ridge Point Panthers -- 19-13 // 3-0 in District 21-6A
11. Stratford Spartans -- 13-12 // 2-0 in District 17-6A
12. Oak Ridge War Eagles -- 18-7 // 4-1 in District 13-6A
13. College Park Cavaliers -- 20-9 // 4-2 in District 13-6A
14. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 21-9 // 5-1 in District 19-6A
15. Manvel Mavericks -- 21-8 // 6-0 in District 22-6A
16. Cypress Woods Wildcats -- 24-5 // 2-0 in District 16-6A
17. Klein Oak Panthers -- 26-9 // 4-2 in District 15-6A
18. Foster Falcons -- 16-6 // 0-0 in District 20-6A
19. Atascocita Eagles -- 13-7 // 2-0 in District 23-6A
20. Tomball Memorial Wildcats -- 20-10 // 4-1 in District 15-6A
Others to Watch: The Woodlands Highlanders (13-6A), Clear Lake Falcons (24-6A), Magnolia Bulldogs (15-6A), Waller Bulldogs (16-6A), Pearland Oilers (22-6A), Memorial Mustangs (17-6A), Deer Park Deer (24-6A), Katy Taylor Mustangs (19-6A), George Ranch Longhorns (20-6A)
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CLASS 5A TOP-5
1. Friendswood Mustangs -- 23-8 // 2-0 in District 20-5A
2. Barbers Hill Eagles -- 26-5 // 2-0 in District 19-5A
3. Montgomery Bears -- 27-8 // 1-1 in District 17-5A*
4. West Fork Gators -- 29-4 // 2-0 in District 18-5A
5. Lake Creek Lions -- 13-16 // 2-0 in District 17-5A*
Others to Watch: Kingwood Park Panthers (18-5A), Angleton Wildcats (20-5A), Pasadena Eagles (18-5A)
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