Harlan (32-6) follows closely, hoping to replicate the momentum that carried them four rounds deep in 2024 before falling to eventual State Semifinalist Vandegrift in five sets.
In 5A, New Braunfels (39-5) has quietly positioned itself as the team to beat, riding a flawless 14-0 district slate. Pieper (30-10) and Boerne-Champion (25-6) could still disrupt expectations, offering the kind of upset potential that makes the playoffs unpredictable.
Comal Canyon (29-13) and Brennan (26-13) round out the 6A contenders, each showing the ability to translate steady regular-season performances into postseason bursts.
Davenport (32-8) stands out in 4A after reaching the State Final Four last fall, reminding opponents that past success can be a reliable predictor of postseason impact.
Meanwhile, Clark (23-15) and SA Reagan (28-12) are teams whose late-season surges hint at the deeper runs they could mount despite middling overall records.
The coming weeks will test consistency and the ability to perform when it matters most, offering the potential for both vindication and gold.
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***Second section denotes current record (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/19/2025)
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Volleyball Rankings -- End of October / Pre-Playoffs
1. O'Connor Panthers (6A) -- 35-5 // 13-1 in District 28-6A
2. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 32-6 // 12-1 in District 28-6A
3. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 39-5 // 14-0 in District 26-5A
4. Comal Canyon Cougars (6A) -- 29-13 // 10-0 in District 29-6A
5. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 30-10 // 12-2 in District 26-5A
6. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 32-8 // 6-2 in District 26-4A
7. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 26-13 // 10-4 in District 28-6A
8. Clark Cougars (6A) -- 23-15 // 11-1 in District 27-6A
9. Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A) -- 25-6 // 10-4 in District 26-5A
10. SA Reagan Rattlers (6A) -- 28-12 // 11-1 in District 27-6A
Others to Watch: Cibolo Steele Knights (29-6A), Sotomayor Wildcats (28-6A), Smithson Valley Rangers (26-5A), Churchill Chargers (27-6A), Floresville Tigers/Jaguars (27-4A)
Two familiar 6A challengers, Southlake Carroll (26-5) and Keller (28-6), are among the few to have taken a set off the Bobcats this year — no small feat — while Allen (33-5) and Plano West (25-5) have also positioned themselves well for extensive playoff runs toward the Curtis Culwell Center.
At the 5A level, McKinney North (31-3) headlines the conversation after its memorable State Final appearance last fall.
The Bulldogs look every bit capable of another charge, though programs like Aledo (35-2), Highland Park (34-8), Argyle (31-3), and Frisco Liberty (29-4) each bring enough firepower to disrupt the order – depending on how the divisions are split.
Even beyond the Top-10, the competitive depth is unmistakable. Mansfield (42-1), Flower Mound (32-7), and Duncanville (34-6) in 6A — along with Walnut Grove (30-7), Wakeland (23-7), and Lovejoy (27-12) in 5A — all linger as postseason wildcards capable of flipping any bracket.
And with every rally from here on out carrying real weight, the margins separating DFW’s powerhouses have never felt slimmer.
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***Second section denotes current record (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/19/2025)
VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Combined (6A-5A) Top-10 Volleyball Rankings -- End of October / Pre-Playoffs
1. Byron Nelson Bobcats (6A) -- 34-0 // 14-0 in District 4-6A
2. Southlake Carroll Dragons (6A) -- 26-5 // 11-3 in District 4-6A
3. Allen Eagles (6A) -- 33-5 // 12-2 in District 6-6A
4. McKinney North Bulldogs (5A) -- 31-3 // 12-0 in District 9-5A
5. Keller Indians (6A) -- 28-6 // 11-4 in District 4-6A
6. Plano West Wolves (6A) -- 25-5 // 13-2 in District 6-6A
7. Aledo Bearcats (5A) -- 35-2 // 10-0 in District 5-5A
8. Highland Park Scots (5A) -- 34-8 // 12-0 in District 12-5A
9. Frisco Liberty Redhawks (5A) -- 29-4 // 11-1 in District 11-5A
10. Argyle Eagles (5A) -- 31-3 // 10-0 in District 6-5A
Others to Watch:
CLASS 6A: Mansfield Tigers (3-6A), Flower Mound Jaguars (5-6A), Duncanville Panthers (11-6A), Plano East Panthers (6-6A), Hebron Hawks (5-6A), Plano Wildcats (6-6A), Lake Highlands Wildcats (7-6A), Rockwall Yellowjackets (10-6A)
CLASS 5A: Walnut Grove Wildcats (9-5A), Wakeland Wolverines (12-5A), Lovejoy Leopards (9-5A), Frisco Reedy Lions (12-5A)
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For instance, in District 16-6A, Bridgeland (10-2) closes out its schedule with Cypress Ranch (12-0) and Cypress Woods (10-2) — with the latter being the more significant, as Cy Woods holds the tiebreaker after defeating the Bears in five sets last month.
Fulshear (7-1 in 20-6A) currently has that same edge over Foster (7-1), while Memorial (12-0 in 17-6A) is one up on Stratford (11-1) — each pair set to meet in the next few days. It’s the final bit of drama before fan bases turn their attention to the postseason.
At the top of Class 6A, Dawson (34-4), Grand Oaks (31-8), and Tompkins (32-5) continue to set the tone, each closing dominant district runs with legitimate State aspirations.
Tomball and Clear Springs remain firmly in the mix, while College Park and Ridge Point have found their stride late — both capable of shaking up the bracket once the playoff lights come on.
In Class 5A, Friendswood (31-8) has reasserted itself as the clear-cut favorite, though Barbers Hill (36-5) and Montgomery (34-9) have earned their share of praise. West Fork (37-5) has emerged as a sneaky-good contender, while Lake Creek (18-21) has begun piecing things together down the stretch.
It’s always a battle when it comes to the LSA–FBCA rivalry, and Lutheran South Academy (26-6) has proven capable of winning the scrappy contests, making the Pioneers the private school headliner entering the TAPPS-5A playoffs. Concordia Lutheran continues to flex in TAPPS-6A, while St. John’s School, Episcopal, and John Cooper remain names to watch in SPC play.
Now, with brackets nearly set and the margins razor-thin, the stage is built for Houston’s elite to make their postseason statement.
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***Second section denotes current record (acquired from MaxPreps as of 10/19/2025)
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VYPE Houston Volleyball Rankings -- Final Week of Regular Season/2025 Pre-Playoffs (October)
CLASS 6A TOP-20
1. Dawson Eagles -- 34-4 // 14-0 in District 22-6A
2. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 31-8 // 14-0 in District 13-6A
3. Tompkins Falcons -- 32-5 // 14-0 in District 19-6A
4. Tomball Cougars -- 35-6 // 13-1 in District 15-6A
5. Cypress Ranch Mustangs -- 33-7 // 12-0 in District 16-6A
6. Fulshear Chargers -- 30-9 // 7-1 in District 20-6A
7. Clear Springs Chargers -- 33-8 // 12-0 in District 24-6A
8. College Park Cavaliers -- 28-10 // 12-3 in District 13-6A
9. Ridge Point Panthers -- 28-13 // 12-0 in District 21-6A
10. Atascocita Eagles -- 23-7 // 12-0 in District 23-6A
11. Bridgeland Bears -- 27-11 // 10-2 in District 16-6A
12. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 22-11 // 9-5 in District 19-6A
13. Stratford Spartans -- 22-13 // 11-1 in District 17-6A
14. Cypress Woods Wildcats -- 32-7 // 10-2 in District 16-6A
15. Foster Falcons -- 25-7 // 7-1 in District 20-6A
16. Oak Ridge War Eagles -- 25-9 // 11-3 in District 13-6A
17. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 28-11 // 12-3 in District 19-6A
18. Klein Oak Panthers -- 34-11 // 12-3 in District 15-6A
19. Manvel Mavericks -- 28-10 // 13-2 in District 22-6A
20. Shadow Creek Sharks -- 26-14 // 11-3 in District 22-6A
Others to Watch: Tomball Memorial Wildcats (15-6A), Memorial Mustangs (17-6A), Clear Creek Wildcats (24-6A), Pearland Oilers (22-6A), Magnolia Bulldogs (15-6A), The Woodlands Highlanders (13-6A), Deer Park Deer (24-6A), George Ranch Longhorns (20-6A), Clear Lake Falcons (24-6A), Willis Wildkats (13-6A), Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A)
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CLASS 5A TOP-5
1. Friendswood Mustangs -- 31-8 // 10-0 in District 20-5A
2. Barbers Hill Eagles -- 36-5 // 12-0 in District 19-5A
3. Montgomery Bears -- 34-9 // 8-2 in District 17-5A
4. West Fork Gators -- 37-5 // 10-1 in District 18-5A
5. Lake Creek Lions -- 18-21 // 7-4 in District 17-5A
Others to Watch: Dayton Broncos (18-5A), La Porte Bulldogs (20-5A), Pasadena Eagles (18-5A), Kingwood Park Panthers (18-5A)
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PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP-5
1. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers (TAPPS-5A) -- 26-6 // 8-0 in District
2. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles (TAPPS-5A) -- 24-11 // 6-2 in District
3. Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (TAPPS-6A) -- 27-16 // 7-0 in District
4. St. John's School Mavericks (SPC) -- 20-14
5. John Cooper School Dragons (SPC) -- 17-5
Others to Watch: St. John XXIII Lions (TAPPS), Episcopal Knights (SPC), Cypress Christian Warriors (TAPPS), TWCA Warriors (TAPPS), Houston Christian Mustangs (SPC)
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