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THE TIER LIST: Final VYPE SATX Softball Rankings prior to imminent 2025 Playoffs
As April winds down, so does the UIL softball regular season—and the road to Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin is officially underway.
With the revamped playoff format in place, teams will soon split into divisions and begin their postseason journey.
In the San Antonio area, several programs look more than capable of making a serious push toward State in the coming weeks.
Leading the way are the O’Connor Panthers, who closed the regular season on a 12-game win streak and now carry a strong 19-2 record into the postseason. Right behind them in District 28-6A is Harlan (19-4), another dangerous squad capable of a deep playoff run.
In Class 5A, Smithson Valley has been dominant all year, going unbeaten in District 26-5A to post an impressive 18-1 mark. SA Veterans Memorial (18-3) also remains firmly in the mix after a strong regular season showing.
Out of Class 4A, Davenport (19-7-1) continues to build on its reputation as a regional powerhouse, while 6A contenders like East Central, Johnson, Taft, and Cibolo Steele have also put together solid campaigns.
With district titles now settled and playoff brackets on the horizon, San Antonio’s top teams are shifting their focus to the most important stretch of the spring—where history is decided.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE SAN ANTONIO SOFTBALL TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. O'Connor Panthers (28-6A) -- 19-2; 16-0 in District
2. Smithson Valley Rangers (26-5A) -- 18-1; 16-0
3. Harlan Hawks (28-6A) -- 19-4; 14-2
4. SA Veterans Memorial Patriots (26-5A) -- 18-3; 12-3
5. Davenport Wolves (26-4A) -- 19-7-1; 8-2
6. East Central Hornets (29-6A) -- 14-10; 8-4
7. New Braunfels Unicorns (26-5A) -- 20-7; 12-4
8. SA Johnson Jaguars (27-6A) -- 18-5; 13-1
9. Taft Raiders (28-6A) -- 17-7; 11-5
10. Cibolo Steele Knights (29-6A) --16-10; 9-3
Honorable Mentions: Clemens (29-6A), Brennan (28-6A), South San Antonio (28-5A), Seguin (27-5A), Medina Valley (30-6A), Southwest (28-5A)
ALL-AMERICAN: Cibolo Steele’s Hatton Jr. Gets UA All-American Game Invite
This past weekend, some of the top high school football talent in Texas gathered at Planet Ford Stadiumfor the annual Under Armour Next Camp, and one name stood out above the rest — Jonathan Hatton Jr.
The 2026 Cibolo Steele four-star running back and Texas A&M commit delivered an electric performance, showcasing his elite skillset in drills and during the one-on-one period. His dominant day earned him a coveted invite to the Under Armour All-American Game, a goal he’s been chasing for years.
“I mean, getting that game invite was everything,” Hatton said. “This is something I’ve been working hard for years to earn, and it just showed me the hard work paid off.”
Hatton committed to Texas A&M on March 22, becoming a massive addition to what is shaping up to be a Top 5 national recruiting class for the Aggies in 2026.
“Coach Troop and Coach Elko are great coaches, and they’re building something that’s going to be scary in the future,” Hatton said. “Why not A&M? I know they’re going to develop me on and off the field — that’s why I committed there.”
Now, the San Antonio native is focused on closing out his offseason strong and preparing for a final run with his Steele teammates.
“My biggest thing is just getting ready for A&M, staying healthy, and going out there with my guys one last time and trying to make it to State,” he said.
With his blend of talent, leadership, and vision for the future, Jonathan Hatton Jr. is a name you’ll be hearing a lot more of in the years to come — both in College Station and beyond.