The top half of the Express-News Top 20 Power Rankings didn’t move an inch this week, holding steady while the bottom half just blew up thanks to some crazy upsets. It’s Week 5 already, and the standings are a wild mix of rock-solid dominance and total chaos.
Unshakeable Dominance at the Top
Let’s talk about the teams holding it down at the top, because they are legit. Johnson is still sitting pretty at No. 1 with a 2-0 record. What’s crazy is they’ve only played 3 ½ quarters in two games at Heroes Stadium, with their opener against Judson ending early due to weather. Imagine being that good without even playing a full game! Smithson Valley is right there at No. 2, 3-0, and all eyes are on Coach Larry Hill, who’s tied for the Greater San Antonio career wins record with 343. He could pass Jim Streety this Thursday against Cedar Creek, and you know everyone’s watching that. Steele, at No. 3 with a 2-1-1 record, is about to kick off 29-6A play, and get this: they’re bringing a 30-game district winning streak into it. Thirty games! Brennan, No. 4, has already delivered two shutouts in their last three outings. Boerne, Boerne Champion, Alamo Heights, Davenport, Medina Valley, and Harlan round out the top ten, all holding their spots. Boerne Champion has outscored opponents by a ridiculous 236-24, and Boerne faces Alamo Heights for the first time since their epic 56-49 state quarterfinal battle last December. These top squads are just built different.
Total Shake-Ups and What’s Brewing Below
While the big dogs stayed put, the bottom half of these rankings just went completely off the rails. Clemens took a massive hit, dropping eight spots to No. 19 after getting torched 51-41 on the road against Judson. That’s a huge tumble for any team! And we’ve got some fresh blood crashing the party, with East Central, Kerrville Tivy, and Cornerstone all clawing their way into the Top 20. Madison, now at No. 11, has already matched their entire win total from last year, which is a wild turnaround early in the season. But if you want a real test, look at No. 12 Pieper. They’re 2-2, but they’re about to face a powerhouse in No. 4 Steele, and this is their first big test as a Class 6A program. Talk about getting thrown into the fire! Then there’s Brandeis, 0-6 all-time against Reagan, who they play Saturday. You gotta wonder if this is the week they finally break that curse.
This week is absolutely crucial. Johnson faces No. 18 LEE, Pieper gets their ultimate test against Steele, and that Boerne vs. Alamo Heights rematch? Forget about it. You know that one is gonna be a barn burner, and it could totally shuffle the deck for both of them.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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