THE HIERARCHY: VYPE SATX Final Volleyball Rankings before playoffs; Johnson, New Braunfels locked in

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