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THE TIER LIST: VYPE SATX Preseason Baseball Rankings; CTJ, O'Connor, Reagan begin on top
Despite what the weather may suggest, the spring edition of the UIL calendar has officially arrived, well into February.
As fans return to the ballpark, a new season of excitement begins, and the race to Dell Diamond is on.
In the San Antonio region, all eyes are on the SA Johnson Jaguars, who are fresh off a deep run to the 6A State Semifinals. With that momentum, they sit at No. 1 in our preseason rankings.
District rival Reagan is another team to watch after their impressive four-round postseason run last spring. O’Connor, ranked second, is also a force to reckon with, having reached the Region I Final.
Moving up from Class 4A, the Boerne Greyhounds are ready for a strong 5A campaign. After a successful season last year, they’ll be in the thick of the District 26-5A race, alongside New Braunfels, Boerne-Champion, Alamo Heights, and Tivy.
With so many talented teams, Region IV is shaping up to be loaded with contenders for a state championship run in the months ahead.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates 2024 result
VYPE SAN ANTONIO BASEBALL TOP-10 (Class 6A-4A)
1. SA Johnson Jaguars (27-6A) -- 33-12; 13-3 (State Semifinalists)
2. O'Connor Panthers (28-6A) -- 26-15-1; 11-5 (Regional Finalists)
3. SA Reagan Rattlers (27-6A) -- 33-10; 15-1 (Regional Semifinalists)
4. Boerne Greyhounds (26-5A) -- 30-10; 12-3 (Regional Finalists--4A*)
5. New Braunfels Unicorns (26-5A) -- 30-9-1; 12-3 (Regional Quarterfinalists--6A*)
6. Boerne-Champion Chargers (26-5A) -- 31-9; 12-2 (Regional Quarterfinalists)
7. Alamo Heights Mules (26-5A) -- 26-8; 16-0 (Area Finalists)
8. Brennan Bears (28-6A) -- 19-16; 9-7 (Area Finalists)
9. Tivy Antlers (26-5A) -- 21-21; 6-8 (Regional Semifinalists)
10. SA MacArthur Brahmas (28-5A) -- 22-11; 14-2 (Area Finalists)
VYPE San Antonio Baseball Top 10 Rankings: Week of 03/15/2021 presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Another day another ranking! Yesterday we covered Austin's Baseball rankings, so let's move to San Antonio's Baseball rankings today.
How do the rankings work? Each week VYPE's own Joshua Waclawczyk and Scott Terrell sit down and take a look at the teams from each area and rank them based on their super secret formula. Rankings of the top Baseball and Softball programs in the area are then broken up into 5A-6A, 1A-4A, and Private Schools. Will you agree with our rankings? Most assuredly not. After all these are just our opinions and we are sure there are much smarter people out there that may have better opinions/rankings. So if you have your own thoughts on these rankings let us know on Twitter (@vypesatx) and Instagram (@vypesatx)
Let's get to the rankings!
VYPE SAN ANTONIO 5A-6A TOP 10
Not only do the Reagan Rattlers hold the Number 1 spot on our rankings this week, but they are also in the Top 20 ranking nationally. Their only 2 losses this year? Lake Travis and Round Rock, our number 1 and 3 ranked teams in Austin. This is a squad to watch as the season goes on. One team we are keeping a close eye on? Smithson Valley.
VYPE SAN ANTONIO 1A-4A TOP 10
Coming in our top spot for the 1A-4A rankings are the Boerne Grey Hounds who sit at an impressive 13-2-1, their only 2 losses coming against Antonian, more on them below, and they just avenged those losses last night. Their schedule doesn't get any easier as district approaches with games against Canyon Lake and Wimberley. It was a toss up between #2 and #3 with Navarro and Pleasanton, but with a victory over Pleasanton earlier in the season we gave the nod to Pleasanton. They play again next week and that will be a game to watch to see if Pleasanton can avenge that loss.
VYPE SAN ANTONIO PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP 5
We told you earlier you'd be hearing about Antonian again, and here they are as our Number 1 Private School in this weeks rankings. Even with a recent skid of losses they barely beat out Central Catholic for the top spot. But they shouldn't feel to comfortable in that spot, The Buttons are on a 7 game winning streak as of this article. Don't be surprised if these 2 teams switch places next week.
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