The area high school soccer regular season concludes this week. District championships and playoff berths have been determined in some area leagues.
In other districts, plenty is still left to be decided.
Here’s a rundown of the area’s playoff forecast heading into Tuesday’s matches:
Boys
District 27-6A
Who’s in: Clemens, Smithson Valley, New Braunfels, Steele
The rundown: Clemens is the district champion, Smithson Valley is second, New Braunfels is third and Steele is fourth.
District 28-6A
Who’s in: LEE, Churchill, Reagan
On the cusp: Johnson
Still in contention: Brandeis
The rundown: LEE has captured the league crown. Churchill and Reagan have clinched playoff berths and are battling for seeding. Johnson has the inside track for the final spot, but closes the regular season with matches Tuesday vs. LEE and Friday vs. MacArthur. The Jaguars just needs a win to lock up a spot. Brandeis is mathematically alive and could advance to the postseason with wins over MacArthur and Madison and two losses by Johnson.
District 29-6A
Who’s in: Harlan, Warren, O’Connor
Still in contention: Stevens, Jay
The rundown: Harlan is secured the league crown. Warren and O’Connor have locked up playoff berths. Stevens and Jay meet likely will earn the final postseason spot.
District 26-5A
Who’s in: Dripping Springs, New Braunfels Canyon, Alamo Heights, Boerne Champion
The rundown: Dripping Springs is the district winner. New Braunfels Canyon and Alamo Heights are still mathematically in a battle for the second seed, while Boerne Champion will finish in fourth place.
District 27-5A
Who’s in: Lanier, Jefferson, Edison
Still in contention: Memorial, Brackenridge, Burbank
The rundown: Lanier can sew up the district crown with a win. Jefferson still has a chance at the league title but would need to win out and for Lanier to falter. Edison is third but can move up to the No. 2 spot. Memorial is in fourth, only one point ahead of Burbank and four ahead of Brackenridge with two matches left. District 27-5A uses a hockey-like scoring format, with teams earning three points for a win, two points for winning on penalty kicks after regulation ends in a tie, and one point for losing on PKs.
District 28-5A
Who’s in: Southwest, Harlandale
On the cusp: McCollum
Still in contention: Medina Valley, Southside, Southwest Legacy
The rundown: Southwest has won district and Harlandale is the runner-up. McCollum needs a win to lock up a playoff spot. Medina Valley has the inside track to the final berth, but Southside and Southwest Legacy are both mathematically alive.
District 26-4A
Who’s in: Boerne, Fredericksburg, Wimberley, Canyon Lake
The rundown: Boerne won district and is followed by Fredericksburg, Wimberley and Canyon Lake.
District 27-4A
Who’s in: Pleasanton, La Vernia, Somerset
On the cusp: Uvalde
Still in contention: Fox Tech
The rundown: Pleasanton is the district winner and is followed by La Vernia and Somerset, although Somerset could move up to second with two wins and a loss by La Vernia. Uvalde has the inside track to the final playoff berth and can clinch with a win Tuesday vs. Poteet. If Uvalde loses to Poteet, then its finale on Friday vs. Fox Tech could decide the final playoff team.
Girls
District 27-6A
Who’s in: Smithson Valley, Steele, Clemens, New Braunfels
The rundown: Smithson Valley has secured no worse than a share of the district title and can win it outright with a tie vs. Steele on Friday. Steele, however, can share the crown with a win vs. Smithson Valley. Clemens has locked up at least third place and can move into a tie for second with a win Friday vs. East Central and a loss by Steele. New Braunfels is the fourth-place team.
District 28-6A
Who’s in: Reagan, Clark, Madison
On the cusp: LEE
Still in contention: Johnson, Brandeis
The rundown: Reagan has clinched the district title. Clark and Madison have sewed up postseason spot and their game on Tuesday could determine seeding. LEE has the inside track to the final playoff berth, but Johnson and Brandeis are in hot pursuit. LEE plays Johnson on Tuesday. Brandeis closes with Madison on Friday.
District 29-6A
Who’s in: Taft, O’Connor, Brennan
Still in contention: Jay, Stevens, Harlan, Warren
The rundown: Taft and O’Connor square off on Tuesday in a showdown that could decide the district champion. Brennan is currently third but still can win the league crown by winning its final two contests and Taft and O’Connor lose the rest of their games. Jay and Stevens face off on Tuesday in an encounter that could decide the final playoff spot. Warren and Harlan play each on Friday in what might be an elimination game. Both would need to win the remaining off their games and get some help to advance to the playoffs.
District 26-5A
Who’s in: Dripping Springs, Boerne Champion, Alamo Heights, New Braunfels Canyon
The rundown: Dripping Springs has nabbed the district title, while Boerne Champion, Alamo Heights and New Braunfels Canyon have locked up playoff berths. All that remains in this league is seeding. Only one win separate the three teams.
District 27-5A
Who’s in: Jefferson, Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison
The rundown: Jefferson is the district champion, while Brackenridge, Burbank and Edison are playoff-bound. Brackenridge can lock up second place with a win Friday vs. Highlands. Burbank can claim third place with a win Tuesday vs. Sam Houston. District 27-5A uses a hockey-like scoring format, with teams earning three points for a win, two points for winning on penalty kicks after regulation ends in a tie, and one point for losing on PKs.
District 28-5A
Who’s in: Southwest, Medina Valley, Harlandale
On the cusp: McCollum, Floresville
The rundown: Southwest can claim no worse than a tie for the league title with one win in its final three games. Medina Valley and Harlandale should battle it out for second place. McCollum has the inside track for the final playoff berth, but closes the regular season vs. Floresville on Tuesday, Southwest on Friday and Harlandale on Saturday.
District 26-4A
Who’s in: Boerne, Wimberley, Fredericksburg, Canyon Lake
The rundown: Boerne is the league champion and Wimberley is second. Fredericksburg and Canyon Lake have locked up the final two spots and the outcome of the regular-season finales will determine seeding.
District 27-4A
Who’s in: Uvalde, La Vernia, Pleasanton, Somerset
The rundown: Uvalde and La Vernia will finish 1-2, with Uvalde poised to claim the district title. Pleasanton will likely finish third and Somerset fourth.
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