GAMES
RANKINGS
Cibolo Steele Knights (2025 UIL 6A-D1 State Semifinalists)
THE STATUS: VYPE SATX Preseason GBB Rankings; Steele, Wagner, Judson among early elite
Steele sets the early tone after breaking through for its first UIL Final Four appearance since 2016, a milestone that reestablished the program among the state’s elite.
The same can be said for 5A powerhouse Wagner, which not only returned to the State Tournament for the sixth time since 2008, but also made its long-awaited debut in the title game.
Judson, coming off a pristine 36-2 campaign, enters with a clear sense of urgency to push past last year’s third-round exit. Another thing the San Antonio area can confidently point to is a strong slate of Regional Finalists — Brennan (6A-D1), San Marcos (6A-D2), Pieper (5A-D1), and Davenport (4A-D1).
Rounding out the mix are several battle-tested 6A squads — including Johnson, Sotomayor, and O’Connor — each capable of shaping the season’s trajectory.
If the previous campaign hinted at anything, it’s that this region’s blend of depth, experience, and upward-trending programs should once again make it one of the state’s most intriguing battlegrounds.
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SA Wagner Thunderbirds (2025 UIL 5A-D1 State Finalists)
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*Last section indicates 2025 result
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Girls Basketball Rankings -- 2025-26 PRESEASON
1. Cibolo Steele Knights (6A) -- 27-8 (9-3 in District 29-6A) // UIL 6A-D1 State Semifinalists*
2. Wagner Thunderbirds (5A) -- 34-4 (15-1 in 26-5A) // UIL 5A-D1 State Finalists*
3. Judson Rockets (6A) -- 36-2 (12-0 in 29-6A) // 6A-D2 Regional Semifinalists
4. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 26-10 (14-2 in 28-6A) // 6A-D1 Region 4 Finalists
5. San Marcos Rattlers (6A) -- 27-9 (9-3 in 29-6A) // 6A-D2 Region 4 Finalists
6. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 28-7 (15-1 in 26-5A) // 5A-D1 Region 4 Finalists
7. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 23-13 (8-6 in 27-6A) // Bi-District Finalists
8. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 26-10 (7-3 in 26-4A) // 4A-D1 Region 4 Finalists
9. Sotomayor Wildcats (6A) -- 26-9 (15-1 in 28-6A) // Area Round Finalists
10. O'Connor Panthers (6A) -- 19-15 (11-5 in 28-6A) // Bi-District Finalists
Others to Watch: Churchill Chargers (27-6A), Clark Cougars (27-6A), Harlan Hawks (28-6A), SA McCollum Cowboys (28-5A), Sam Houston Hurricanes (28-5A)
Judson Rockets
A New Tournament but for the Same Title
An unusual district ending to an already unusual season, but all teams are thankful they are still able to just continue playing basketball! As San Antonio's girls 6A District 28 closes out the regular season with a district tournament, we continue to see the ever evolving changes that have had to take place this season to just make it through with a "whatever it takes" mindset.
By Bradley Collier
With the brief basketball shut down from NEISD in December, teams had to adjust and make it work. Coach Selena Winbush from Reagan High School said she was mostly concerned with how the girls would handle that shutdown. "I continued to lead our team by thinking about the things that we could control and we focused on those," she said in regards to making sure her athletes were still diligent to stay in shape and find somewhere to get shots in.
Because of the brief shutdown, both rounds of district play were unable to be completed before the deadline. The district came up with a solution, and we will see the conclusion of that tournament take place this week! Coach Winbush is thankful for the opportunity to keep playing but mentions some of the pros and cons of the tournament style, "This tournament is stressful but at the same time gives us a playoff feel because it is a must win situation every game. We, like the other teams still playing, want the top spot so that we can be district champs and have the number one seed."
The Rattlers are undefeated in district so far as they come into the semi-finals tonight for the district tournament. The top four teams for the playoffs were solidified last week, and now these teams will compete for their rankings for playoff purposes. Reagan (9-0) will take on Brandeis (5-3) at 5:30 Tuesday night in Littleton Gym. Clark (8-1) will play Johnson (6-2) at 6pm Tuesday at Northside Gym.
Click here for the bracket for this week.
By Bradley Collier
