Sam Houston and Brandeis are back in the Express-News Top 20 power rankings after a big streak of wins that puts them in postseason contention. Boerne Champion drops one spot to No. 7 after a close loss against No. 2 Smithson Valley. Sotomayor moved up six spots to No. 14 after a 44-0 win against Taft secured a playoff berth. Here's how the Week 10 rankings unfolded:
Week 10 Power Rankings
1. Johnson
Record: 7-0
revious ranking: 1
This week: vs. Churchill, 7 p.m. Thursday, Comalander Stadium
2. Smithson Valley
Record: 8-0
Previous ranking: 2
This Week: at Seguin, 7 p.m. Friday
3. Steele
Record: 6-1-1
Previous ranking: 3
This Week: vs. New Braunfels Canyon, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lehnhoff Stadium
Notable: The Knights can clinch at least a share of the District 27-6A championship on Friday.
4. Brennan
Record: 7-1
Previous ranking: 4
This Week: vs. Marshall, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Farris Stadium
Notable: Following last week's 67-7 win against Warren, the Bears have reached 60 points four times this season.
5. Boerne
Record: 8-0
Previous ranking: 5
This Week: at New Braunfels, 7 p.m. Friday
Notable: The Greyhounds are one win away from a repeat district championship.
6. Medina Valley
Record: 8-0
Previous ranking: 7
This Week: vs. Jay, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Panther Stadium
Notable: The Panthers have given up 17 points with two shutouts in their last four games, including a big 63-10 win over MacArthur last week.
7. Boerne Champion
Record: 7-1
Previous ranking: 6
This Week: vs. Austin McCallum, 7 p.m. Thursday, Boerne ISD Stadium
Notable: The Chargers look to regroup after falling short in showdown against No. 2 Smithson Valley.
8. Alamo Heights
Record: 8-1
Previous ranking: 8
This Week: at Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch, 7 p.m. Friday
Notable: The Mules are District 13-5A-II highest scoring team (427 points).
9. Harlan
Record: 7-1
Previous ranking: 9
This Week: vs. Holmes, 2 p.m. Saturday, Gustafson Stadium
Notable: The Hawks needed a late push to get past O'Connor, 23-21, on Saturday.
10. Kerrville Tivy
Record: 8-0
Previous ranking: 10
This Week: at Canyon Lake, 7:30 p.m. Friday
Notable: The Antlers scored a season-high for points in an 80-0 win against Austin Northeast
11. Somerset
Record: 6-2
Previous ranking: 12
This Week: vs. Uvalde, 7 p.m. Friday, Bulldog Stadium
Notable: The Bulldogs have knocked off their closest challengers (Pleasanton and Floresville) for the District 14-4A-I title.
12. Pieper
Record: 5-3
Previous ranking: 13
This Week: vs. Clemens, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Warrior Coliseum
Notable: The Warriors are one win away from clinching a playoff spot in their first season in Class 6A.
13. McCollum
Record: 6-2
Previous ranking: 16
This Week: vs. Jefferson, 7 p.m. Thursday, Alamo Stadium
Notable: The Cowboys haven't won seven games in a season since 2011.
14. Sotomayor
Record: 6-3
Previous ranking: 20
This Week: Idle
Notable: The Wildcats secured a playoff berth after a 44-0 win against Taft.
15. Poth
Record: 7-1
Previous ranking: 17
This Week: vs. Karnes City, 7 p.m. Friday, Jack Lane Field
Notable: The Pirates outlasted Stockdale in District 15-3A-II showdown, 22-20, to take sole possession of first place.
16. Reagan
Record: 4-3
Previous ranking: 14
This Week: vs. Roosevelt, 7:30 p.m. Friday Comalander Stadium
Notable: The Rattlers can clinch a playoff spot on Friday.
17. Cornerstone
Record: 6-3
Previous ranking: 11
This Week: vs. Arizona Compass Prep, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Warrior Stadium
Notable: The Warriors close their season on Friday.
18. Sam Houston
Record: 7-2
Previous ranking: NR
This Week: vs. Highlands, 7 p.m. Friday, Alamo Stadium
Notable: The Hurricanes remain in the District 14-5A-II title chase after a 32-27 win against Harlandale.
19. Brandeis
Record: 5-3
Previous ranking: NR
This Week: vs. Clark, 7 p.m. Thursday, Farris Stadium
Notable: The Broncos have won three in a row after opening District 28-6A play with losses against Reagan and Johnson.
20. East Central
Record: 5-3
Previous ranking: 19
This Week: vs. Judson, 7 p.m. Thursday, Rutledge Stadium
Notable: A win against Judson put the Hornets in a favorable spot for a postseason berth.
Dropped out: Harlandale, Fredericksburg
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