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7PM - Baseball: Hendrickson vs. Pflugerville
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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)
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Grapevine claims back-to-back UIL State Championships with their 9-5 win over Kingwood Park in the 5A Division II Final (6/6/2025)
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Preseason hierarchy is rarely unanimous, but the area’s combined outlook opens with a familiar theme: proven playoff pedigree.
In Class 5A, defending state champion Grapevine opens as the team to beat after a 36-win campaign and a second straight title — the program’s third overall. With much of that roster back, there’s scant indication the Mustangs are prepared to loosen their grip.
Not far behind, Aledo carries its own championship pedigree into the spring. Fresh off an 8-1 victory over Smithson Valley Rangers in the 5A Division I State Final — its first crown since 2014 — Aledo proved it can pair pitching depth with timely offense on the biggest stage.
State semifinalists Lovejoy (5A Div. II), Marcus (6A Div. II) and Prosper (6A Div. I) reinforce the upper tier after Final Four runs in their respective brackets, while regional finalists Wakeland, Keller and Colleyville Heritage add further depth.
In a 6A classification defined by balance and weekly volatility, Allen and Waxahachie loom as potential risers. Both showcased district consistency a year ago and enter the new season intent on turning playoff lessons into extended May runs.
If 2025 proved anything, it’s that the path to Arlington remains crowded — and unforgiving.
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*Last section indicates 2025 result
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Baseball Rankings -- February 2026 (Preseason)
1. Grapevine Mustangs (5A) -- 36-3 // 11-1 in District 6-5A // UIL 5A Division II State Champions*
2. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 34-8 // 9-0 in 5-5A // UIL 5A Division I State Champions*
3. Lovejoy Leopards (5A) -- 31-8 // 13-1 in 9-5A // 5A Division II State Semifinalists
4. Marcus Marauders (6A) -- 30-11 // 11-3 in 5-6A // 6A Division II State Semifinalists
5. Prosper Eagles (6A) -- 34-11 // 12-4 in 6-6A // 6A Division I State Semifinalists
6. Wakeland Wolverines (5A) -- 29-8 // 12-2 in 12-5A // Region II Finalists
7. Keller Indians (6A) -- 32-10 // 12-4 in 4-6A // Region I Finalists
8. Colleyville Heritage Panthers (5A) -- 23-14-1 // 12-2 in 6-5A // Region I Finalists
9. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 19-13-1 // 13-3 in 6-6A // Bi-District Finalists
10. Waxahachie Indians (6A) -- 21-14 // 10-4 in 11-6A // Area Finalists
Others to Watch: Southlake Carroll Dragons (4-6A), Rockwall Yellowjackets (10-6A), McKinney North Bulldogs (9-5A), Midlothian Heritage Jaguars (15-5A), Rockwall-Heath Hawks (10-6A), Byron Nelson Bobcats (4-6A), Royse City Bulldogs (10-6A), Dallas Jesuit Rangers (7-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Midlothian Panthers (15-5A), Denton Guyer Wildcats (5-6A)
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Westwood held on for a hard-fought sweep against Vandegrift to clinch the District 25-6A title and firm up their hold on the top spot of this week’s Boys Power Rankings. Since Westlake and Lake Travis have split two overtime games and they won’t get to decide it on the court in the playoffs – that has to get fixed! -- it was very tempting to rate them as tied for second. With a slightly better overall record, Westlake remains in second for now. Round Rock slipped in front of Bowie with a tough road game remaining to close out the Top 5.
Although Vandegrift and East View stumbled against ranked teams, they were “quality losses” and not enough for them to drop. Vista Ridge clinched a playoff spot and moved past Liberty Hill while the Panthers dropped a spot after two losses. Rouse cushioned the fall by dropping a close game of their own. They meet in the regular season finale after the Panthers narrowly won their first meeting. 4A district-mates LBJ and New Tech won their games to remain in place and close out the Rankings.
The Boys have one last game on next week’s schedule with a smattering of possible seeding/play-in games to close out the regular season. We’ll be back next week with our final Power Rankings of the year.
VYPE's Austin Boys Public School Basketball Rankings
(Last week’s rankings in parenthesis)
1. (1) Westwood Warriors (6A) – 28-2 (Def. Stony Point 79-54; def. #6 Vandegrift 51-38)
2. (2) Westlake Chaparrals (6A) – 26-6 (Def. Dripping Springs 63-41)
3. (3) Lake Travis Cavaliers (6A) – 25-8 (Def. #14 Austin High 53-48; Def. #4 Bowie 74-61)
4. (5) Round Rock Dragons (6A) – 23-7 (Def. Stony Point 50-40)
5. (4) Bowie Bulldogs (6A) – 26-7 (Lost vs. #3 Lake Travis 74-61)
6. (6) Vandegrift Vipers (6A) 26-7 (Def. Hutto 47-30; lost at #1 Westwood 51-38)
7. (7) Hendrickson Hawks (5A) – 28-6 (Def. #10 East View 67-60; def. Elgin 84-39)
8. (8) Glenn Grizzlies (5A) – 25-9 (Def. Leander 59-47; def. #13 Rouse 77-73)
9. (9) Cedar Park Timberwolves (5A) – 22-8 (Def. #11 Liberty Hill 54-44; def. Hays 44-39)
10. (10) East View Patriots (5A) – 23-9 (Lost vs. #7 Hendrickson 67-60; def. Weiss 62-59)
11. (12) Vista Ridge Rangers (6A) – 21-12 (Def. Manor 58-43; def. Hutto 60-51)
12. (11) Liberty Hill Panthers (5A) – 19-12 (Lost vs. #9 Cedar Park 54-44; lost vs. Leander 46-43)
13. (13) Rouse Raiders (5A) – 19-14 (Def. Lockhart 63-35; lost at #8 Glenn 77-73)
14. (14) Austin LBJ (4A) – 21-12 (Def. Eastside 106-59; def. Travis 75-50)
15. (15) New Tech Titans (4A) – 27-5 (Def. Lago Vista 60-29; def. Austin Achieve 74-43)
On the radar: Akins (17-10)
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