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VYPE SATX Preseason Basketball Rankings; Brennan, Wagner looking tough
The game has changed as we enter the new season.
Similar to how the football postseason is played, the UIL has split the upcoming basketball playoff format into two divisions -- meaning there will be more state champs, and one less game needed to acquire the title.
Out of San Antonio, there are a numbers of programs, on both the boys' and girls' side, that could potentially make their way to their backyard of the Alamodome.
For the boys, Veterans Memorial (5A) reached that point last year. But, as it stands, Brennan and Wagner seem to be poised for another lengthy run this winter. Don't sleep on Harlan, Somerset, or Jay, though.
Meanwhile, the Brennan and Boerne girls' programs wound up in the state final-four a year ago, and will be eager to repeat that effort, with Wagner, Churchill, Cibolo Steele, and Harlan right on their heels.
As teams begin their respective tournament seasons, it's time to examine the most elite teams that the San Antonio-area has to offer in 2025.
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VYPE SATX BOYS TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
*Last section indicates 2024 result
1. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 31-5; 16-0 in District (Regional Semifinalists)
2. SA Wagner Thunderbirds (5A) -- 24-12; 9-5 (Regional Semifinalists)
3. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 23-12; 10-6 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
4. Somerset Bulldogs (4A) -- 26-12; 12-0 (Regional Semifinalists)
5. Jay Mustangs (5A) -- 24-9; 10-6 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
6. SA Jefferson Mustangs (5A) -- 21-16; 12-4 (Area Finalists)
7. SA Veterans Memorial Patriots (5A) -- 40-2; 14-0 (State Semifinalists)
8. O'Connor Panthers (6A) -- 26-13; 10-6 (Regional Finalists)
9. Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A) -- 31-6; 12-2 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
10. Floresville Tigers (4A) -- 26-9; 9-3 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
Honorable Mentions: New Braunfels, Davenport, East Central, Alamo Heights, Clemens
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VYPE SATX GIRLS TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 32-4; 16-0 in District (State Semifinalists)
2. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) -- 34-5; 10-2 (State Semifinalists)
3. SA Wagner Thunderbirds (5A) -- 29-5; 14-0 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
4. SA Churchill Chargers (6A) -- 28-11; 12-4 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
5. Cibolo Steele Knights (6A) -- 29-9; 9-1 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
6. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 21-12; 12-4 (Regional Semifinalists)
7. SA MacArthur Brahmas (5A) -- 25-12; 15-1 (Area Finalists)
8. Clark Cougars (6A) -- 33-3; 15-1 (Regional Finalists)
9. Floresville Tigers (4A) -- 24-14; 10-2 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
10. Sotomayor Wildcats (6A) -- 23-10; 11-5 (Area Finalists)
Honorable Mentions: Brandeis, McCollum, Southside, East Central
On Top: San Antonio UIL 5A/6A Girls Basketball Rankings (1/8)
The start of 2021 is here, and the race for a spot in playoffs is on the line. With NEISD holding off practices and games over break, some schools lost the ability to play more preseason games, and get on the court, but we can still expect big things from these programs.
Not too much shifting for the top ranked teams since December, but we have some contenders fighting for their spots in the top ten. This week we welcome Harlan High school to the #9 spot in the 6A division. Judson and Clark continue to hold their undefeated records, and we expect nothing less.
With the new year here, be watching for upsets, big wins, and the road to playoffs evolve!
VYPE San Antonio UIL 6A Girls Basketball Rankings (1/8):
#1 Converse Judson (Previously: 1) 12-0
#2 San Antonio Clark (Previously: 3) 7-0
#3 Cibolo Steele (Previously: 2) 12-3
#4 San Antonio Brandeis (Previously: 4) 11-1
#5 San Antonio Reagan (Previously: 5) 9-2
#6 San Antonio Johnson (Previously: 6) 9-3
#7 San Antonio Stevens (Previously: 8) 10-4
#8 San Antonio Clemens (Previously: 7) 9-4
#9 San Antonio Harlan (Previously: NR) 7-5
#10 San Antonio Warren (Previously: 9) 7-5
By Bradley Collier
VYPE San Antonio UIL 5A Girls Basketball Rankings (1/8):
#1 Boerne Champion (Previously: 1) 12-2
#2 New Braunfels Canyon (Previously: 2) 13-2
#3 San Antonio Veterans Memorial (Previously: 3) 12-5
#4 Medina Valley (Previously: 4) 13-3
#5 San Antonio Jefferson (Previously: 7) 13-3
#6 San Antonio Harlandale (Previously: 9) 11-6
#7 San Antonio Southwest Legacy (Previously: 10) 9-7
#8 San Antonio McCollum (Previously: 5) 9-3
#9 San Antonio Thomas Edison (Previously: 8) 8-9
#10 Kerville Tivy (Previously :6) 6-7
Notable 1A-4A teams to continue watching this season: Navarro (18-1), Fredericksburg (15-1), Boerne (12-2), La Vernia (13-4), Devine (10-5), and Bandera (9-6)
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