The top three remain unchanged until proven otherwise, with Smithson Valley (3-0), Johnson (2-0), and Steele (2-1-1) each firing on all cylinders. Smithson Valley continued its dominant start with a 79-14 win over Manor, while Johnson returns from its bye week with LEE awaiting. For Steele, the next test comes Friday in an enticing district matchup at Pieper (2-2), which is coming off an authoritative 52-0 win over San Marcos.

Brennan (3-1) moves up to the No. 4 spot ahead of Boerne and Alamo Heights — both 4-0 and set to square off this week — but the placement isn’t meant as a slight against either 5A powerhouse. Rather, it reflects the sheer dominance the Bears have showcased in every phase during their three-game winning streak, trouncing Sotomayor, Taft, and Reagan by a combined 168-7.