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Seven Lakes' Gracie Hobin (Vanderbilt commit)
POWER GRID: VYPE Houston Volleyball Rankings | Seven Lakes, Grand Oaks, TMHS Elevate After Key Rivalry Wins
Meanwhile, Seven Lakes gets a sizable boost after an unblemished start to district play, highlighted by pivotal victories over Tompkins and Jordan. Grand Oaks also strengthened its standing by pulling off a reverse sweep over College Park, putting the Grizzlies firmly at the front of the 13-6A race as they pursue their fifth straight district title.
Atascocita, Stratford, Pearland, Fort Bend Austin also made notable moves upward, while Tomball Memorial and Dickinson make their respective debuts on the list.
The overall power dynamic remains largely unchanged in 5A, with Lake Creek holding onto the top spot after sweeping cross-town rival Montgomery. Friendswood continues to set the pace in District 20-5A, while Galveston Ball has quietly emerged as a formidable challenger.
In the private-school ranks, Episcopal skyrockets to No. 1 after a series of benchmark wins over fellow powerhouses, including John Cooper, Lutheran South Academy, and defending SPC 4A champion St. John’s. At the same time, Cypress Christian and FBCA are primed for an entertaining TAPPS 5A district race, setting the stage for what could be an extensive playoff run.
Grand Oaks Grizzlies
Matt Powell (VYPE)
*** The second section shows the team’s current record (per MaxPreps as of 9/27/2026)
VYPE Houston 6A Top 20 Volleyball Rankings — End of September 2026
2. Klein Oak Panthers — 35-4 | 8-1 in District 15-6A
3. Cypress Ranch Mustangs — 26-7 | 6-0 in District 23-6A
4. Memorial Mustangs — 30-3 | 9-0 in District 20-6A
5. Clear Springs Chargers — 27-8 | 6-0 in District 18-6A
6. Seven Lakes Spartans — 22-10 | 8-0 in District 22-6A
7. Tompkins Falcons — 22-6 | 8-1 in District 22-6A
8. Grand Oaks Grizzlies — 25-11 | 6-0 in District 13-6A
9. Fulshear Chargers — 21-10 | 5-1 in District 23-6A
10. College Park Cavaliers — 21-9 | 5-1 in District 13-6A
11. Atascocita Eagles — 18-5 | 6-0 in District 17-6A
12. Dawson Eagles — 24-11 | 9-0 in District 19-6A
13. Tomball Memorial Wildcats — 22-12 | 7-2 in District 15-6A
14. Bridgeland Bears — 17-11 | 4-2 in District 23-6A
15. Stratford Spartans — 23-11 | 7-1 in District 20-6A
16. Pearland Oilers — 22-12 | 8-1 in District 19-6A
17. Jordan Warriors — 21-10 | 6-3 in District 22-6A
18. Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs — 25-9 | 6-0 in District 21-6A
19. Dickinson Gators — 23-8 | 5-1 in District 18-6A
20. Shadow Creek Sharks — 20-12 | 6-2 in District 19-6A
Others to Watch: Clear Lake Falcons (18-6A), Summer Creek Bulldogs (17-6A), Barbers Hill Eagles (18-6A), Oak Ridge War Eagles (13-6A), Langham Creek Lobos (16-6A), Ridge Point Panthers (21-6A), Magnolia Bulldogs (15-6A), Cy-Fair Bobcats (16-6A), Katy Tigers (22-6A), Deer Park Deer (18-6A), Foster Falcons (23-6A), Cypress Woods Wildcats (16-6A), Waller Bulldogs (23-6A), Manvel Mavericks (19-6A), Mayde Creek Rams (22-6A)
VYPE Houston 5A/4A Top 10 Volleyball Rankings — End of September 2026
1. Lake Creek Lions (5A) — 30-9 | 5-1 in District 17-5A
2. Friendswood Mustangs (5A) — 26-6 | 9-0 in District 20-5A
3. Montgomery Bears (5A) — 30-8 | 4-2 in District 17-5A
4. Kempner Cougars (5A) — 27-2 | 9-0 in District 22-5A
5. West Fork Gators (5A) — 26-9 | 5-0 in District 18-5A
6. Galveston Ball Tornadoes (5A) — 27-7 | 8-1 in District 20-5A
7. Iowa Colony Pioneers (5A) — 24-9 | 7-2 in District 20-5A
8. Bellville Brahmas (4A) — 26-11 | 6-0 in District 23-4A
9. Huffman Hargrave Falcons (4A) — 24-9 | 3-1 in District 19-4A
10. Livingston Lions (4A) — 24-9 | 2-2 in District 19-4A
Others to Watch: Liberty Panthers (19-4A), Lamar Consolidated Mustangs (22-5A), La Porte Bulldogs (20-5A), Dayton Broncos (19-5A), Angleton Wildcats (20-5A), Kingwood Park Panthers (18-5A)
VYPE Houston Private School Top 5 Volleyball Rankings — End of September 2026
2. The John Cooper School Dragons — 19-5 | 0-2 in SPC 4A
3. Cypress Christian Warriors — 21-5-1 | 3-0 in TAPPS District 5-5A
4. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles — 14-7-1 | 3-1 in TAPPS District 5-5A
Others to Watch: Second Baptist Eagles, St. John XXIII Lions, Concordia Lutheran Crusaders, St. John's School Mavericks, Providence Classical Paladins, Houston Christian Mustangs, The Awty International School Rams
The stars of 2025-26 Tompkins Volleyball
THE HIERARCHY: VYPE Houston Updated VB Rankings through Rd. 1 of District // Powered by LOVB
Close behind, Grand Oaks, Tompkins, and Tomball remain unbeaten in their respective districts, each showing the kind of consistency that typically translates to deep postseason runs.
Further down the rankings, the field is more complex.
District 16-6A could prove one of the most compelling races down the stretch, with perennial powers like Cypress Ranch and Bridgeland vying for control — though Cy Woods, off to a strong start of its own, could very well disrupt that narrative.
The story in 19-6A also took an unexpected turn last week, as Katy Jordan edged out Seven Lakes in a five-set battle that adds a new layer of uncertainty to the district's pecking order.
Ridge Point, Stratford, and Manvel have also gained traction in recent weeks, while College Park and Atascocita are steadily building momentum.
Class 5A has seen fewer shake-ups, with Friendswood holding steady at No. 1 and Barbers Hill keeping pace behind a 26-win campaign. West Fork looks poised to repeat as champions of 18-5A, as the Gators close in on 30 wins in 2025.
While Montgomery suffered a setback in a key district matchup against rival Lake Creek, it may prove to be little more than a brief hiccup in what has otherwise been a dominant fall for the Bears. Still, it’s a result that could carry weight as the 17-5A standings begin to tighten in the weeks ahead.
As the first half of district play nears its end, the margins between contenders and hopefuls continue to narrow. With several heavyweight matchups still on the horizon, the next few weeks may prove decisive.
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Bridgeland Bears
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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***Second section denotes current record (acquired from MaxPreps as of 9/15/2025)
VYPE Houston Volleyball Rankings -- Continued District Schedule (September)
CLASS 6A TOP-20
1. Dawson Eagles -- 24-4 // 4-0 in District 22-6A
2. Grand Oaks Grizzlies -- 23-8 // 6-0 in District 13-6A
3. Tompkins Falcons -- 23-5 // 5-0 in District 19-6A
4. Tomball Cougars -- 27-5 // 5-0 in District 15-6A
5. Cypress Ranch Mustangs -- 23-7 // 2-0 in District 16-6A
6. Fulshear Chargers -- 19-8 // 0-0 in District 20-6A
7. Clear Springs Chargers -- 23-8 // 2-0 in District 24-6A
8. Bridgeland Bears -- 20-9 // 2-0 in District 16-6A
9. Seven Lakes Spartans -- 17-7 // 4-1 in District 19-6A
10. Ridge Point Panthers -- 19-13 // 3-0 in District 21-6A
11. Stratford Spartans -- 13-12 // 2-0 in District 17-6A
12. Oak Ridge War Eagles -- 18-7 // 4-1 in District 13-6A
13. College Park Cavaliers -- 20-9 // 4-2 in District 13-6A
14. Katy Jordan Warriors -- 21-9 // 5-1 in District 19-6A
15. Manvel Mavericks -- 21-8 // 6-0 in District 22-6A
16. Cypress Woods Wildcats -- 24-5 // 2-0 in District 16-6A
17. Klein Oak Panthers -- 26-9 // 4-2 in District 15-6A
18. Foster Falcons -- 16-6 // 0-0 in District 20-6A
19. Atascocita Eagles -- 13-7 // 2-0 in District 23-6A
20. Tomball Memorial Wildcats -- 20-10 // 4-1 in District 15-6A
Others to Watch: The Woodlands Highlanders (13-6A), Clear Lake Falcons (24-6A), Magnolia Bulldogs (15-6A), Waller Bulldogs (16-6A), Pearland Oilers (22-6A), Memorial Mustangs (17-6A), Deer Park Deer (24-6A), Katy Taylor Mustangs (19-6A), George Ranch Longhorns (20-6A)
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Some of the stars of 2025-26 West Fork VolleyballDoug Brown (VYPE)
CLASS 5A TOP-5
1. Friendswood Mustangs -- 23-8 // 2-0 in District 20-5A
2. Barbers Hill Eagles -- 26-5 // 2-0 in District 19-5A
3. Montgomery Bears -- 27-8 // 1-1 in District 17-5A*
4. West Fork Gators -- 29-4 // 2-0 in District 18-5A
5. Lake Creek Lions -- 13-16 // 2-0 in District 17-5A*
Others to Watch: Kingwood Park Panthers (18-5A), Angleton Wildcats (20-5A), Pasadena Eagles (18-5A)
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