Well, it's official.
Stratford is LEGIT!
After defeating fellow state-power Fulshear two weeks ago in a riveting five-set match, the Spartans solidify the top spot in Houston.
However, it wouldn't come as a shock if the two meet each other again in the postseason.
While Grand Oaks, Cy Ranch, The Woodlands, Cinco Ranch, and Ridge Point continue to ball out, teams such as Cy Woods, Dickinson, and Tomball Memorial have quietly risen to the spotlight.
In Class 5A, Friendswood and Lake Creek appear locked in for deep playoff runs. However, West Fork no longer seems to be the underdog, now that they've secured a 3-0 start in district.
Lutheran South Academy still dominates the private school landscape, with St. Agnes and FBCA hot on their heels.
That said, here is our composite break-down of teams battling for supremacy entering October.
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The Woodlands Highlanders
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Tompkins Falcons
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Ridge Point Panthers
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Lake Creek Lions
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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St. Agnes Academy Tigers
Alex Hinson (VYPE)
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*Records acquired via MaxPreps
VYPE HOUSTON CLASS 6A TOP-25
1. Stratford Spartans -- 26-2 // 3-0 in District 17-6A
2. Fulshear Chargers -- 23-5 // 0-0 in District 20-6A
3. Cypress Ranch Mustangs -- 27-5 // 3-0 in District 16-6A
4. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 26-6 // 6-0 in District 13-6A
5. Cinco Ranch Cougars -- 22-5 // 7-0 in District 19-6A
6. Pearland Oilers -- 28-4 // 7-0 in District 22-6A
7. The Woodlands Highlanders -- 24-7 // 5-1 in District 13-6A
8. Ridge Point Panthers -- 23-10 // 3-0 in District 21-6A
9. College Park Cavaliers -- 21-9 // 5-2 in District 13-6A
10. Oak Ridge War Eagles -- 28-7 // 4-2 in District 13-6A
11. Shadow Creek Sharks -- 24-8 // 5-1 in District 22-6A
12. Tompkins Falcons -- 19-11 // 5-1 in District 19-6A
13. Dawson Eagles -- 21-10 // 4-2 in District 22-6A
14. Cypress Woods Wildcats -- 24- 8 // 3-0 in District 16-6A***
15. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 21-8 // 3-2 in District 19-6A
16. Bridgeland Bears -- 19-11 // 2-0 in District 16-6A
17. Dickinson Gators -- 21-10 // 3-0 in District 24-6A***
18. Tomball Memorial Wildcats -- 21-12 // 6-0 in District 15-6A***
19. Foster Falcons -- 20-8 // 0-0 in District 20-6A
20. Klein Oak Panthers -- 22-11 // 7-0 in District 15-6A
21. Waller Bulldogs -- 29-8 // 1-2 in District 16-6A
22. Manvel Mavericks -- 21-9 // 4-2 in District 22-6A
23. Willis Wildkats -- 21-15 // 4-3 in District 13-6A
24. Magnolia West Mustangs -- 17-10 // 3-3 in District 15-6A
25. Katy Taylor Mustangs -- 19-10 // 3-3 in District 19-6A
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CLASS 5A TOP-10
1. Friendswood Mustangs -- 26-6 // 3-0 in District 20-5A
2. Lake Creek Lions -- 24-11 // 2-1 in District 17-5A
3. Barbers Hill Eagles -- 22-13 // 3-0 in District 19-5A
4. West Fork Gators -- 24-10 // 3-0 in District 18-5A
5. Montgomery Bears -- 21-14 // 1-2 in District 17-5A
6. Splendora Wildcats -- 17-7 // 2-1 in District 18-5A
7. La Porte Bulldogs -- 16-11 // 2-1 in District 20-5A
8. Santa Fe Indians -- 14-15 // 2-0 in District 20-5A
9. Pasadena Eagles -- 15-8 // 0-2 in District 18-5A
10.Iowa Colony Pioneers --14-9 // 2-2 in District 20-5A
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PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP-5
1. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers -- 20-5
2. St. Agnes Academy Tigers -- 17-6
3. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles -- 19-10
4. St. John's School Mavericks -- 10-9
5. Concordia Lutheran Crusaders -- 15-15
HONORABLE MENTION: St. John XXIII Lions, Episcopal Knights, Bay Area Christian Broncos, The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors