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It’s (very) early in the season but there’s already been considerable turnover in this year’s Boys Power Rankings. Several teams that consistently placed in last year’s rankings have cycled out this year as they look to rebuild, perhaps none more prominent than Stony Point.
All of which leaves a considerable void atop our initial Power Rankings of the year. Although Bowie occupies the top spot at 14-1, many of the top teams have already beaten up on each other.
On the other side of the coin, a remarkable nine of the initial Top 15 teams finished last season outside of the rankings altogether – including the aforementioned Bulldogs. So, Boys Basketball in the Austin area bears more than a passing resemblance to the Upside Down from “Stranger Things.”
It’ll be a while before it all sorts itself out, if it even does. In the meantime, let’s all sit back and enjoy the season!
VYPE's Austin Boys Public School Basketball Rankings
(Final 2024-25 rankings in parenthesis)
1. (NR) Bowie (6A) – 14-1(5-0 in tourn,)
2. (8) Vandegrift Vipers (6A) 11-3 (Def. Stony Point 77-57; 3-2 tournament)
3. (7) Westlake Chaparrals (6A) – 10-2 (Lost 71-68 OT @ Reagan; 4-0 in tourn.)
4. (5) Westwood Warriors (6A) – 10-2 (Def. McNeil 72-57; 4-0 in tourn.)
5. (6) East View Patriots (5A) – 10-4 (Lost 66-60 @ Belton; 3-2 in tourn,)
6. (4) Round Rock Dragons (6A) – 9-3 (Def. Vista Ridge 53-51; 2-2 in tourn.)
7. (NR) Lake Travis (6A) – 9-5 (Lost 102-86 @ St. Michael’s; 2-2 in tourn.)
8. (NR) McNeil (6A) – 10-5 (Lost 72-57 vs. Westwood; 3-2 in tourn.)
9. (NR) Cedar Park (5A) – 8-2 (Def. McCallum 73-61; 5-0 in tourn.)
10. (NR) Vista Ridge (6A) – 8-5 (Lost 53-51 vs. Round Rock; 2-2 in tourn.)
11. (NR) Hendrickson (5A) – 8-3 (5-0 in tournament)
12. (NR) Akins (6A) – 9-1 (5-0 in tourn.)
13. (NR) Dripping Springs (6A) – 7-6 (Def. Smithson Valley 66-47; 2-2 in tourn.)
14. (3) Liberty Hill Panthers (5A) – 6-5 (Def. Pflugerville 73-43; 2-2 in tourn.)
15. (NR) Lockhart (5A) – 7-3 (Def. Crockett 63-49; 2-2 in tourn.)
The stars of 2025-26 Cypress Falls Basketball
No. 4 -- CYPRESS FALLS GOLDEN EAGLES
Cypress Falls isn’t far removed from its 2023 Regional Tournament run — or the 2017 season that brought home a UIL 6A State title.
Replicating that level of success is no small feat, but under head coach Richard Flores, the Golden Eagles continue to trend upward. After placing second in District 17-6A and advancing to the Area Round last winter, Cy Falls arguably has several more pieces in place to return to championship form.
Sophomore standout Jeremiah “JD” Humphries headlines the group once again. The 6-foot-4 guard is coming off a breakout freshman season that earned him 17-6A Newcomer of the Year honors — and his growing recruiting profile, with offers from Cal, SMU, and Western Kentucky, reflects his rising stock.

Joining him is senior forward Daniel Patton, a 6-foot-7 transfer from Tennessee’s Centennial High School who should make an immediate impact in the frontcourt, before ultimately landing on a college commitment.
Factor in junior point guard James Stackhouse (first-team, all-district), sophomore guard Teron Watts Jr. (honorable mention), and junior guard Michale Price, and the Eagles boast a well-rounded rotation capable of turning potential into results.
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The stars of 2025-26 Grand Oaks Basketball
No. 5 -- GRAND OAKS GRIZZLIES
Directed by the aptly recognized 13-6A Coach of the Year Anthony Stephens, Grand Oaks (29-9 in 2025) went on to reclaim the district crown en route to the postseason – falling only to eventual state champion Duncanville in the 6A-D1 Regional Semis.
While some may point to the graduation of key seniors — most notably MVP Trae Lewis — as a potential setback, the evidence suggests the Grizzlies are poised to stay firmly in the mix this winter.
Offensively, much of the creativity and pace will stem from junior point guard Trey Pinkard, a High Point University-commit and transfer from TWCA, where he earned first-team, all-state honors in TAPPS-5A. Pinkard’s blend of composure, scoring touch, and court vision should fit seamlessly into Stephens’ system.
Supporting him is a battle-tested cast that includes first-team, all-district senior guard Morgan Luzey, second-teamer Dariyun Cox, and junior forward Ebube Joseph, each capable of providing valuable production on both ends. Senior guard Jonathan Wade adds another layer of leadership to a lineup that’s determined to make another statement.
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