The high school volleyball regular season is down to the final game day. District championships, playoff berths and seedings (Division I or Division II) are still up for grabs for the postseason, which starts Oct. 30 and continues until Nov. 20-22 with the UIL state finals at the Culwell Center in Garland.

Here’s how the San Antonio-area landscape is shaping up:

District 27-6A

Who’s in: Reagan (12-1 in league play), Clark (11-2), Brandeis (8-5)

On the cusp: Johnson (7-6), Churchill (6-7)

The rundown: Clark, Reagan and Brandeis each locked up a playoff spot. Reagan can win the league title outright with a win Friday vs. Brandeis, while Clark could move into a tie for first place with a win and a Reagan loss. Johnson has the inside track to the final berth. Churchill is one game back and can pull even and force a tiebreaker with a win vs. LEE and a loss by Johnson vs. Clark.

District 28-6A

Who’s in: O’Connor (14-1 in league play), Hrlan (14-1), Brennan 11-4)

On the cusp: Sotomayor (8-7), Stevens (7-8)

The rundown: Either O’Connor or Harlan will capture the league crown, outright or shared, while Brennan has already notched the third playoff berth. Sotomayor is poised to clinch the final postseason bid with a win or a loss by Stevens on Friday. If Sotomayor falls in its district finale and Stevens wins, the two teams will tie for fourth, and a tiebreaker would determine who advances.

District 29-6A

Who’s in: New Braunfels Canyon (11-0 in league play), Steele (9-2), Buda Johnson (8-3), Clemens (5-6)

The rundown: New Braunfels Canyon is the district winner. Steele is second, Buda Johnson is third, and Clemens outlasted East Central in five sets to nab the final postseason slot. Steele and Buda Johnson conclude the regular season vs. each other on Friday, with Buda Johnson needing a win to forge a tie for second place.

District 30-6A

Who’s in: Laredo Alexander (11-0 in league play), Laredo United (10-1), Medina Valley (7-4), Laredo LBJ (5-6)

In the running: Laredo United South (3-7)

The rundown: Laredo Alexander is clinched at least a share of its third straight league title and will likely play Laredo United on Saturday for an outright crown. Medina Valley is third. Laredo LBJ has the inside track to the final berth, while Laredo United South (3-7) is mathematically still in contention.

District 26-5A

Who’s in: New Braunfels (15-0 in league play), Pieper (13-2), Boerne Champion (10-5), Smithson Valley (9-6)

The rundown: New Braunfels is the district winner, Pieper is second, Boerne Champion captured third, and Smithson Valley landed the final playoff berth.

District 27-5A

Who’s in: Seguin (15-0 in league play), Edison (12-3), Highlands (12-4), Burbank (11-4)

The rundown: Seguin has won the league title, and Edison, Highlands and Burbank have secured the other three playoff berths. Friday’s showdown between Edison and Burbank will go a long way in determining seeding. There is a possibility that Edison, Burbank and Highlands can finish in a three-way tie for second place, and tiebreakers will come into play.

District 28-5A

Who’s in: McCollum (14-1 in league play), MacArthur (14-2)

On the cusp: South San (9-6, Jay (9-6), Harlandale (9-6)

The rundown: McCollum has secured at least a share of the league crown and can claim it outright with a win in Friday’s district finale vs. Southwest. MacArthur has locked up no worse than second place. Jay is postseason-bound with a win on Friday, and would face a tiebreak vs. either Harlandale or South San with a loss.

District 26-4A

Who’s in: Wimberley (9-0 in league play), Davenport (7-2), Fredericksburg (5-4), Canyon Lake (5-4)

The rundown: Wimberley won the district crown, while Davenport, Fredericksburg and Canyon Lake snagged the other playoff bids.

District 27-4A

Who’s in: Floresville (11-0 in league play), Devine (8-3), Carrizo Springs (7-4), Uvalde (7-4)

The rundown: Floresville nabbed the top spot in district competition. Devine, Uvalde and Carrizo Springs are the other playoff qualifiers.

District 28-4A

Who’s in: La Vernia (9-0 in league play), Navarro (7-2), Cuero (5-4)

On the cusp: Gonzales (3-6), Memorial (2-7)

The rundown: La Vernia is the district champion, and Navarro and Cuero are second and third, respectively. Gonzales and Memorial face off on Friday, with the winner landing the final playoff berth.

District 5-3A (Region I)

Who’s in: Ingram (9-0 in league play), Comfort (6-3), Blanco (6-3), Llano (4-5)
(2-7)

The rundown: In its second season under Coach Troy Errington, who previously coached at Boerne Champion, Boerne High and Holmes, Ingram secured its first district championship since 2020. Five years ago, during the COVID-altered season, the Warriors started 28-0 before losing a five-set heartbreaker to Goliad in the regional semifinals. Comfort, Blanco and Llano are the other playoff teams.

District 26-3A

Who’s in: Goliad (9-0 in league play), Stockdale (7-2), Poth (5-4), Nixon-Smiley (4-5)

The rundown: Goliad captured the top spot in perhaps the state’s most top-heavy small-school league. The Tigers played for a state title, and Stockdale won a state championship in 2024, while Poth is a nine-time state winner.

District 27-3A

Who’s in: Marion (9-0 in league play), Randolph (6-3), Cole (5-3). Great Hearts Monte Vista (4-4)

The rundown: Marion is the district winner. Randolph, Cole and Great Hearts Monte Vista clinched the other three spots.

District 28-3A

Who’s in: Jourdanton (12-1 in league play), Crystal City (12-1), Hondo (10-3),

On the cusp: Cotulla (6-7, Natalia (5-8)

The rundown: Jourdanton and Crystal City, who split their two league contests, are tied for first place heading into Friday’s district finale. Hondo is third, and Cotulla can claim the final playoff spot with a win. Natalia is a game back of Cotulla with one match remaining.

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