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FIELD POSITION: 2026 VYPE San Antonio Football Rankings — Week 4 | Boerne, Madison, Champion Gain Ground
Smithson Valley (2-0), Johnson (2-0), Alamo Heights (3-0), and Brennan (2-1) each took care of business in commanding fashion, while Madison improved to 3-0 with a critical 24-16 victory over San Marcos. The win also propels the Mavs higher into the rankings this week.
Making their first appearance in the Top 10, the Champion Chargers (3-0) are looking every bit the team they were a season ago, when they advanced three rounds into the playoffs. Canyon also moves up the rankings after a 20-12 win over Brandeis, while Pieper rounds out the Top 10 despite a narrow 55-49 loss to Temple.
The road ahead gets tougher, and the margin for error gets smaller.
*** The first section shows the team’s current overall record | The second shows its district record | The third shows its most recent game result (per MaxPreps as of 9/14/2026) | The final section shows its next matchup.
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A–4A) Top 10 Football Rankings
WEEK 4 (9/14–9/20)
1. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) — 2-0 | 0-0 in District 13-5A D1 | 63-7 win vs. Austin McCallum | Next Matchup: @ Manor (9/18)
2. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) — 2-0 | 0-0 in District 28-6A | 37-0 win vs. Odessa | Next Matchup: Bye Week
3. Steele Knights (6A) — 1-1-1 | 0-0 in District 27-6A | 28-28 tie vs. Lake Travis (Weather) | Next Matchup: vs. Wagner (9/18)
4. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 13-5A D2 | 30-21 win vs. Davenport | Next Matchup: vs. Somerset (9/18)
5. Alamo Heights (5A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 13-5A D2 | 42-7 win vs. Southwest | Next Matchup: vs. Buda Johnson (9/18)
6. Brennan Bears (6A) — 2-1 | 1-0 District 29-6A | 56-7 win vs. Taft | Next Matchup: @ Sotomayor (9/19)
7. Madison Mavericks (6A) — 3-0 | 0-0 in District 28-6A | 24-16 win vs. San Marcos | Next Matchup: Bye Week
8. Champion Chargers (5A) — 3-0 | 1-0 in District 13-5A D1 | 55-0 win vs. Cedar Creek | Next Matchup: @ Lehman (9/18)
9. Canyon Cougars (6A) — 2-1 | 0-0 in District 27-6A | 20-12 win vs. Brandeis | Next Matchup: @ East Central (9/18)
10. Pieper Warriors (6A) — 1-2 | 0-0 in District 27-6A | 49-55 loss vs. Temple | Next Matchup: @ San Marcos (9/18)
Whataburger Team of the Week: Kempner’s Stunning Ascent Has History Within Reach
A year after finishing 17-21 and fourth in District 22-5A before falling in the opening round of the playoffs, the Cougars have transformed themselves into one of the Houston area’s most intriguing teams. At 24-2 overall and a perfect 6-0 in district play, Kempner has surged to the top of a competitive district and into the latest VYPE Houston Volleyball Rankings, where the Cougars currently sit at No. 4 in the 5A/4A Top 10.
The turnaround is even more remarkable considering the timing. This is the first season under head coach Melynda McGregor, who has helped usher in a new level of belief for a program that has made the postseason sporadically but hasn’t seriously threatened for a district title or made an extensive playoff run in more than two decades.
The Cougars have already taken down several of their biggest district challengers, including Lamar Consolidated, Freeman and Crawford. One remains: Randle, which Kempner will face this week with plenty at stake.
Kempner has gotten plenty of production from a group that brings different strengths to the floor. Junior outside hitter Olivia Algard has been a force on both sides of the net, totaling 168 kills and a team-best 154 digs.
Senior setter/outside hitter Chyanne Bates has done a little bit of everything with 179 assists, 124 kills and 152 digs, while junior setter Ava Galvan has added 157 assists to keep the offense moving. Behind them, senior libero Alexis Luna has helped solidify the back row with 137 digs.
For a squad that has spent years searching for its breakthrough, Kempner has found it in a hurry. And with the biggest tests of the season still ahead, the Cougars are no longer simply chasing a postseason berth—they’re setting their sights much higher.
