A rash of upsets in Week 2 completely blew up the E-N’s football power rankings, shaking up the bottom half like a snow globe! Five teams now stand in the top 20 for the first time this season, proving that early season grit is everything, and nobody’s safe from a tumble.
The New Blood and the Shaken Up
Talk about making an entrance! No. 14 Madison, one of those five new teams, has been absolutely lights out. These guys haven’t surrendered a single point in two games, carving out a serious reputation as a defensive powerhouse. Meanwhile, No. 19 New Braunfels took a tumble, dropping nine spots after getting beat by New Braunfels Canyon in the Wurst Bowl. It shows you how quickly things can change. Up at the top, Johnson is still holding strong at No. 1, rolling through Austin Vandegrift with a 38-7 road victory after their opener against Judson got cut short by weather. They’ve climbed four spots to No. 9 in the Class 6A state rankings. Smithson Valley is also flexing, crushing Sotomayor 47-17 and moving up to No. 1 in the Class 5A Division I state rankings. Even Steele, despite a 38-23 loss to state-ranked Humble Atascocita, held onto its No. 3 spot. This team is already facing serious competition, with No. 13 Lake Travis coming up next.
Dominance and Drama on the Field
Week 2 was full of highlights, and some teams are just refusing to lose. Brennan, after an overtime heartbreaker to Austin Vandegrift to start the season, absolutely dismantled previously ranked Reagan with a monster 63-0 romp. Boerne is still undefeated thanks to senior quarterback Grant Sweeney, who scored a 24-yard touchdown in the final minute to snag a 41-34 win against Laredo United. That’s the kind of clutch play that builds a reputation! Brandeis is also sitting pretty at 2-0 after a 17-7 victory against Laredo United South, eyeing their first 3-0 start since 2023. Boerne Champion has been dominating their Thursday night matchups, winning 60-7 against Laredo United South and 62-14 against New Braunfels Long Creek. And don’t sleep on Alamo Heights, who’ve put up identical 43-14 scores against Pieper and Somerset. Davenport, who rocketed up from No. 13 to No. 9, is punching up a class again, facing No. 5 Boerne this Friday.
This Week 3 slate is going to be electric. Steele has another brutal test against Lake Travis, Davenport clashes with Boerne, and Brennan faces No. 15 Taft. These early season matchups are setting the tone for who’s for real and who’s just riding a hot streak. You can bet we’ll be watching every snap!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Leave a Reply