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FIELD REPORT: VYPE San Antonio 2026 Preseason Baseball Rankings
The new campaign is here, and numerous ballclubs carry the weight of last year’s success, while others enter with the chance to redefine themselves in a competitive landscape.
Smithson Valley stands out, having reached the UIL 5A title game for the first time. Though its bid for an inaugural championship fell to Aledo, the Rangers return much of last year’s frontline talent and enter 2026 poised to turn that milestone into sustained momentum.
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)
VYPE San Antonio Baseball and Softball Rankings: Week of 3/29/21 presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Each week VYPE's own Joshua Waclawczyk and Scott Terrell sit down and take a look at the teams from each area and rank them based on their super-secret formula. Rankings of the top Baseball and Softball programs in the area are then broken up into 5A-6A, 1A-4A, and Private Schools. Will you agree with our rankings? Most assuredly not. After all, these are just our opinions and we are sure there are much smarter people out there that may have better opinions/rankings. So if you have your own thoughts on these rankings let us know on Twitter (@vypesatx) and Instagram (@vypesatx).
Our rankings are live! Well, technically they were live Monday when we brought you a live show! So, check out both baseball and softball rankings below, and then check out the YouTube video as well to see the method behind our madness!
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VYPE SATX 5A-6A BASEBALL TOP 10

VYPE SATX 1A-4A BASEBALL TOP 10

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VYPE SATX PRIVATE SCHOOL BASEBALL TOP 5


VYPE SATX 5A-6A SOFTBALL TOP 10





VYPE SATX 1A-4A SOFTBALL TOP 10

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VYPE SATX PRIVATE SCHOOL SOFTBALL TOP 5

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