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Cibolo Steele Knights (2025 UIL 6A-D1 State Semifinalists)
THE STATUS: VYPE SATX Preseason GBB Rankings; Steele, Wagner, Judson among early elite
Few areas in Texas enter this winter with as much proven postseason pedigree as San Antonio.
Last year’s playoff surge — highlighted by multiple extensive runs across 6A, 5A, and even 4A — underscored how seasoned and competitive the local field has become. And with many of those same cores returning, expectations remain appropriately high.
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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*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)

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)
































