The UIL soccer regular season is down to its final weeks and district championships, playoff berths and playoff seeding are on the line.
Here’s what the San Antonio area high school playoff picture looks like heading into Monday’s games:
Boys
District 27-6A
Who’s in: Clemens (9-0-1 in district), Steele (6-1-3), New Braunfels (4-4-2), San Marcos (3-5-2)
Overview: Clemens is the district champion, Steele is second, New Braunfels is third and San Marcos is fourth.
District 28-6A
Who’s in: Johnson (11-0-3), Brandeis (9-2-3)
On the cusp: Madison (9-5-1), Reagan (7-2-5), LEE (8-6-0), Churchill (6-5-3)
Overview: Johnson has secured the league crown, its second overall and first since 2017, and Brandeis has landed a playoff spot. Madison can lock up a postseason spot with a win or a loss by LEE. Reagan can clinch a playoff berth with a combination of a win and a loss or tie by LEE. Churchill is mathematically alive but would need to win out and get help to have a chance at making the playoffs.
District 29-6A
Who’s in: Harlan (12-0-3), Jay (10-2-2), Brennan (9-2-2),
On the cusp: Warren (8-5-1), Taft (6-6-2)
Overview: Harlan has locked up the district title, while Jay and Brennan will likely decide the No. 2 spot when they play in the regular-season finale on March 20. Warren has the inside track for the final playoff spot but Taft is mathematically alive. Taft closes the regular season with matches vs. Jay and Harlan and would need wins over both and losses by Warren vs. Stevens and Sotomayor to have any chance.
District 26-5A
Who’s in: Pieper (14-0), Smithson Valley (8-4-2), Boerne Champion (7-4-3), New Braunfels Canyon (7-5-2)
Overview: Pieper finished unblemished in collecting its first league title. Smithson Valley is second, Boerne Champion took third and New Braunfels Champion secured the final playoff spot.
District 27-5A
Who’s in: MacArthur (13-1), Alamo Heights (13-1), Jefferson (9-6)
On the cusp: Edison (9-6), Lanier (9-5)
Overview: MacArthur and Alamo Heights are tied for first place and square off for the district crown on Monday. Jefferson is third and Edison and Lanier will likely decide the league’s last playoff berth when they face off on March 19. Lanier won 3-1 in the earlier meeting between the squads.
District 28-5A
Who’s in: Southwest (12-0), Harlandale (9-3), Southwest Legacy (7-2-2), Medina Valley (7-3-2)
Overview: Southwest secured its sixth straight district championship. Harlandale, Southwest Legacy and Medina Valley have all locked up playoff spots and the two remaining league contests will determine playoff seeding.
District 26-4A
Who’s in: Boerne (9-0), Wimberley (6-3), Fredericksburg (5-4) Davenport (5-4)
Overview: Boerne is a win from its fourth straight undefeated district championship and can accomplish the feat when it plays Wimberley on March 19. Fredericksburg, Davenport and Wimberley could finish in a three-way tie for second place, and since the teams split their district series, a tiebreaker likely will determine seeding.
District 27-4A
Who’s in: La Vernia (7-0-1), Memorial (5-3-1), Kennedy (4-2-2), Fox Tech (4-4-1)
Overview: La Vernia is the district winner. Memorial, Kennedy and Fox Tech are the other playoff qualifiers and will battle out for seeding over the final two contests. Gonzales can tie Fox Tech with wins in its final two games and a loss by Fox Tech, but Fox Tech owns the head-to-head tiebreaker.
District 28-4A
Who’s in: Floresville (9-1-0), Uvalde (8-2-0), Pleasanton (7-4-0), Somerset (7-4-0)
Overview: The four playoff teams have been decided. The only thing left to determine is the order of finish. Floresville and Uvalde face off on March 19 in a contest that could determine the district champion. Pleasanton and Somerset should battle for third and fourth places. They split their district series.
Girls
District 27-6A
Who’s in: New Braunfels (9-0-1 in district), Steele (6-2-2), Judson (5-3-2), Clemens (4-5-1)
Overview: New Braunfels won its second district title in a row. Steele is second and Judson finished third, securing its first playoff berth since 2014. Clemens is fourth.
District 28-6A
Who’s in: Johnson (14-0-0), Reagan (11-2-1), LEE (9-3-2), Madison (9-4-2)
Overview: Johnson wins the district crown for the second straight year. Reagan needs a win or a tie over its final two games to lock up second place. LEE needs a win to secure third. Madison is fourth but could move to third if LEE falters.
District 29-6A
Who’s in: Taft (11-0-3), O’Connor (9-1-4), Warren (8-4-2)
On the cusp: Brennan (6-4-4), Jay (5-4-5), Sotomayor (5-4-5)
Overview: Taft locked up its second straight league title. O’Connor needs a win or tie to notch second place. Warren is likely to claim third but is still alive for the No. 2 spot. Brennan holds the inside track for the final playoff berth but has Sotomayor and Jay on its heels, each only two points behind. The Mustangs conclude their season vs. Taft and Brennan. Sotomayor finishes vs. O’Connor and Warren.
District 26-5A
Who’s in: Pieper (11-2-1), Smithson Valley (10-1-3), Pieper (11-2), New Braunfels Canyon (10-3-1), Boerne Champion (10-3-1)
Overview: Pieper earned its first district championship in only its second season. Smithson Valley is second and New Braunfels Canyon and Boerne Champion finished tied for third place. Canyon will be the league’s No. 3 seed in the playoffs because it holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Boerne Champion.
District 27-5A
Who’s in: Alamo Heights (14-0), MacArthur (13-1), Edison (10-4),
On the cusp: Jefferson (8-7), Highlands (6-9)
Overview: Alamo Heights has locked up no worse than a share of the district title and can win it outright with a victory on Monday vs. MacArthur. The Brahmas can share the crown with a win. Edison is in third place, while Jefferson and Highlands will fight for the final playoff spot. Highlands needs Jefferson to lose to Edison on Monday. If that happens, Highlands can earn a playoff berth with a victory vs. MacArthur on March 19.
District 28-5A
Who’s in: Southwest (11-1-0), Medina Valley (11-1-0), McCollum (7-4-1)
On the cusp: Harlandale (5-6-2), Southwest Legacy (4-5-3), Southside (4-5-3)
Overview: Southwest and Medina Valley are tied for first place and barring an upset, will likely finish that way and will need a tiebreaker to determine playoff seeding. McCollum has locked up third place, while Harlandale, Southwest Legacy and Southside will battle for the final spot. Harlandale currently is in fourth and a point ahead of Southside and Southwest Legacy going into its regular-season finale vs. Southwest. Legacy closes vs. Eagle Pass Winn and Southwest and Southside faces Medina Valley and South San.
District 26-4A
Who’s in: Davenport (6-1-2), Boerne (6-1-2), Wimberley (6-1-2), Canyon Lake (5-4-0)
Overview: The four playoff qualifiers have been determined. The only thing left is figuring out the order of the top three seeds. Canyon Lake is fourth. Davenport plays Canyon Lake and Boerne takes on Wimberley in district finales on March 19. Davenport holds head-to-head tiebreakers over both Boerne and Wimberley. Boerne and Wimberley played to a 2-2 tie in their first meeting on Feb. 19.
District 27-4A
Who’s in: La Vernia (10-0-0), Gonzales (6-3-1), Kennedy (6-3-1)
On the cusp: Yoakum (4-3-3), YWLA (3-4-2)
Overview: La Vernia has locked up the district championship. Gonzales and Kennedy are likely playoff-bound barring some upsets. The final postseason spot should come down to Yoakum and YWLA. Yoakum’s final two contests are vs. Fox Tech and La Vernia, while YWLA takes on Kennedy and Gonzales.
District 28-4A
Who’s in: Pleasanton (9-0-2), Uvalde (8-1-1), Floresville (7-3-1)
On the cusp: Somerset (3-6-2), Hondo (3-6-1), Poteet (2-7-1)
Overview: Pleasanton can win the league title with a victory vs. Poteet on Monday. Uvalde and Floresville have secured playoff bids. Somerset, Hondo and Poteet are in the hunt for the last postseason berth.
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