Sotomayor absolutely exploded up the Express-News Top 20 power rankings, jumping a massive six spots to No. 14 after they dropped a 44-0 shutout against Taft. That wasn’t just a big win, folks, that clinched them a playoff berth. We’re talking postseason contention, already locked up!
The Shake-Up at the Top and Who’s Back
While Sotomayor was busy securing their spot, some familiar names are back in the mix and the top teams are still dominating. Sam Houston and Brandeis are officially back in the Top 20 after some serious win streaks of their own, making it clear they’re fighting for those postseason spots. On the flip side, Boerne Champion took a hit, slipping one spot to No. 7 after a close battle against the No. 2 team, Smithson Valley. You hate to see a drop, but it just shows how tough the competition is out there.
Up top, Johnson is still holding down that No. 1 spot with an insane 7-0 record, extending their district win streak to 21 games after absolutely throttling Reagan in what they’re calling the Stone Oak Super Bowl. Smithson Valley, at No. 2 with an 8-0 record, isn’t playing around either; they just locked up at least a share of the District 13-5A-I title. Steele, sitting at No. 3, can clinch a piece of the District 27-6A championship themselves this Friday. Brennan, at No. 4, has reached the 60-point mark *four times* this season, including a mind-boggling 67-7 win last week. And Boerne, No. 5, is just one win away from repeating as district champions. Talk about consistency! Medina Valley, now No. 6, has given up a measly 17 points with two shutouts in their last four games, including a huge 63-10 win over MacArthur. The defense is absolutely stifling.
Big Wins and Playoff Pushes Across the Board
Further down the rankings, we’ve got Alamo Heights, No. 8, who are simply lighting up the scoreboard as District 13-5A-II’s highest scoring team with 427 points. Harlan, No. 9, proved they can win in the clutch, needing a late push to get past O’Connor 23-21. Kerrville Tivy, at No. 10, put on a show with a season-high 80-0 win against Austin Northeast. That’s a statement, if you ask me. Somerset, up to No. 11, has been taking out their closest challengers for the District 14-4A-I title, showing they’re serious contenders. Pieper, now No. 12, is just one win away from clinching a playoff spot in their *first season* in Class 6A. How cool is that? And McCollum, who jumped three spots to No. 13, is aiming for something they haven’t seen since 2011: seven wins in a season. What a moment that would be for them.
Looking ahead, the stakes are sky-high. Johnson faces Churchill, Smithson Valley is at Seguin, and Steele takes on New Braunfels Canyon, all with championship implications. Boerne Champion needs to regroup against Austin McCallum. This week is going to be packed with critical matchups as teams fight to solidify their standings or make that final push.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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