San Antonio Christian Lion Basketball has consistently been a threat in its respective TAPPS Classification, and the move to 6A doesn't scare the Lions. Having played new local district opponents Antonian and Central Catholic many times in the recent years, SACS knows the hard work and dedication it is going to take to earn another shot at the playoffs this year.
Led by Head Coach - John Valenzuela, San Antonio's second most winningest coach, the Lions are under great leadership. Coach Val will be looking to his leaders for a great season and having only lost one senior from last year's roster, the Lions will standout with Eli Pritz, Noah Cyrus, James Galloway, Will McGilvray and Dean Umstead.
The Wolves have been on a tear all year long, having endured just one defeat against 5A super-power Pieper in Week 3, before claiming victory in their six subsequent contests -- most recently toppling Uvalde 56-24 last Friday.
Now, Davenport (8-1) has its sights set on ending the regular season on a high note, when traveling to Canyon Lake.
Coach JD Zimmerhanzel's offense is running like a well-oiled machine, as they're currently averaging just over 44 points per game, paired with a complementary defense that's limited opponents to 20 per contest.
In terms of star-power, the catalyst for the group's immense success has been Barrett Fallon. After being named the District Newcomer of the Year in 2023, the junior running back has registered over 1,500 scrimmage yards and 20 scores throughout the Fall.
At this rate, Fallon is in line for a unanimous District MVP selection. But, he's not alone in the attack.
Senior signal-caller Daniel Soukup II is more than efficient from the QB-spot, having thrown for 1,439 yards, while adding 463 more on the ground for a combined 23 TDS (17 passing/6 rushing).
Soukup's top targets are first-team, all-district honoree Dante Singletary (29 rec, 580 yds, 7 TDs), Mason Falcone (29 rec, 309 yds, 4 TDs), Adam Elza (17 rec, 214 yds, 2 TDs), and Caden Scott (14 rec, 214 yds, 2 TDs).
Defensively, 2023 first-teamer Tate Broaddus (Jr. LB) has been the Davenport's rock, leading with 66 tackles -- 9 of which were for loss.
He's joined in the effort by junior linebacker Peyton Yankie (65 tackles, 5 TFL), Aryck Singletary (Jr. DB/first-team), Parker Bloess (Sr. LB), Markus Arvidson (Sr. DL), and Josh Johnson (So. DB).
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Meanwhile, out of Fischer, TX, Canyon Lake (6-2) comes off of a bye which was preceded by a 27-7 win against Uvalde.
Under the direction of head coach Sam Parker, the Hawks have been efficient on offense, evidenced by their 39 point average.
Similar to their district counterpart Davenport, they have relied heavily on the run-game. As it stands, senior RB James Garza has compiled roughly 800 all-purpose yards for 8 touchdowns behind a stout offensive line.
Quarterback Jace Wheeler has played some clean ball in his sophomore campaign, having averaged 165 throwing yards per contest, with 17 TDs to just 2 interceptions.
He's got two big-bodied senior receivers in Carter Williams (22 rec, 610 yds, 9 TDs) and first-teamer Harris Gilliam (21 rec, 380 yds, 7 TDs) to turn to in the key moments, which has clearly paid dividends to Canyon Lake's production.
On defense, expect second-team selection Michael Anderson (Sr. LB), Eli Hammons (Jr. LB), Jaxon Ammons (Sr.), and junior Cash Ziemba to keep boosting their highlight reel, as the team anticipates a postseason return.
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This will be the most critical matchup in the District 14-4A-D1 race, with huge playoff implications, and it all goes down when Davenport travels to Hawks Stadium Friday night (7:00 pm).
At long last, we're in the culminating week of the regular season and tensions have never been higher.
While there are a handful of clubs who have officially sealed district championships, particularly the Pieper Warriors, several teams are still in a dead heat for playoff contention and seeding.
Johnson is on the precipice of making history, as they now eye their first district title since 2011 (a year in which they reached the UIL-5A State Tournament), and can seal it in a crucial match against Clark this Tuesday.
With their recent victory over Boerne-Champion, New Braunfels trails just behind Pieper in the District 26-5A standings, and can secure their spot when facing Boerne.
Meanwhile, Harlan and O'Connor are neck-and-neck for first place in 28-6A, which means they will place a particular emphasis on finishing strong.
Suffice it to say, this week has huge implications on the impending postseason, as there is just one last series for these teams to leave no questions unanswered in their respective district races.
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VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Volleyball Rankings
1. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 35-5 // 14-1 in District 28-6A
2. O'Connor Panthers (6A) -- 36-7 // 14-1 in District 28-6A
3. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 34-8 // 8-1 in District 26-4A
4. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 33-8 // 14-2 in District 26-5A***
5. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 33-9 // 11-4 in District 28-6A
6. Canyon Cougars (6A) -- 30-13 // 9-2 in District 29-6A
7. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 33-12 // 12-3 in District 26-5A***
8. Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A) -- 33-7 // 12-3 in District 26-5A
9. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 26-15 // 11-2 in District 27-6A***
10. SA Reagan Rattlers (6A) -- 30-13 // 11-2 in District 27-6A
11. Floresville Tigers (4A) -- 31-7 // 11-0 in District 27-4A
12. Clark Cougars (6A) -- 26-16 // 10-3 in District 27-6A
13. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) -- 25-15 // 10-5 in District 26-5A
14. Warren Warriors (6A) -- 21-17 // 10-5 in District 28-6A
15. Tivy Antlers (5A) -- 26-14 // 9-6 in District 26-5A
16. Clemens Buffaloes (6A) -- 23-19 // 7-4 in District 29-6A
17. Northside Jay Mustangs (5A) -- 26-11 // 10-5 in District 28-5A
18. Seguin Matadors (5A) -- 26-19 // 14-1 in District 27-5A
19. Brandeis Broncos (6A) -- 20-23 // 8-5 in District 27-6A
20. Sotomayor Wildcats (6A) -- 23-15 // 8-7 in District 28-6A
We now enter the closing stages of the Texas high school football regular season, and the San Antonio-area continues to feature numerous potential state contenders.
Brennan and Cibolo Steele remain dominant forces in Class 6A, while Pieper and Alamo Heights have yet to face defeat throughout the Fall.
Davenport (4A) prepares for a critical matchup against Canyon Lake this Friday, that should gage how well they can perform under pressure, as Johnson and Harlan keep rolling in their respective districts.
Furthermore, East Central and Reagan are coming off key wins over the past week, which earn their spots in our Top-10.
With the postseason inching closer, it's time to examine the best of the best on SATX gridiron.
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VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Rankings
*Last parentheses indicates most recent game result
1. Cibolo Steele Knights (6A) -- 7-1 (63-0 W v. San Marcos) // Next Matchup: 11/1 @ Canyon
2. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 7-1 (52-0 W v. Stevens) // Next Matchup: 10/31 vs. Taft
3. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 8-0 (75-7 W v. MacArthur) // Next Matchup: 11/1 vs. Victoria East
4. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) -- 9-0 (60-0 W v. McCollum) // Next Matchup: 11/1 @ Tivy
5. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) -- 6-2 (29-18 W v. New Braunfels) // Next Matchup: 11/1 vs. MacArthur
6. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 7-1 (48-28 W v. LEE) // Next Matchup: 11/1 @ Churchill
7. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 8-1 (56-24 W v. Uvalde) // Next Matchup: 11/1 @ Canyon Lake
8. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 7-1 (49-7 W v. Taft) // Next Matchup: 11/1 vs. Warren
9. East Central Hornets (6A) -- 6-3 (34-21 W v. Buda Johnson) // Next Matchup: 11/1 @ Clemens
10. Reagan Rattlers (6A) -- 5-3 (28-21 W v. Churchill) // Next Matchup: 11/1 @ Clark
11. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 5-3 (18-29 L v. Smithson Valley) // Next Matchup: 11/1 @ Seguin
12. Canyon Cougars (6A) -- 5-3 (13-14 L v. Judson) // Next Matchup: 11/1 vs. Cibolo Steele
13. Tivy Antlers (5A) -- 6-2 (Bye) // Next Matchup: 11/1 vs. Alamo Heights
14. Canyon Lake Hawks (4A) -- 6-2 (Bye) // Next Matchup: 11/1 vs. Davenport
15. Churchill Chargers (6A) -- 5-3 (21-28 L v. Reagan) // Next Matchup: 11/1 vs. SA Johnson
16. Clark Cougars (6A) -- 5-3 (35-21 W v. SA Roosevelt) // Next Matchup: 11/1 vs. Reagan
17. Brandeis Broncos (6A) -- 5-3 (32-30 W v. Madison) // Next Matchup: (Bye) 11/8 @ Reagan
18. Taft Raiders (6A) -- 5-3 (7-49 L v. Harlan) // Next Matchup: 10/31 @ Brennan
19. Seguin Matadors (5A) -- 4-4 (28-27 W v. SA Wagner) // Next Matchup: 11/1 vs. New Braunfels
20. Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A) -- 4-4 (10-28 L v. Victoria East) // Next Matchup: 10/31 @ SA Wagner
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