Sam Houston, Brandeis return to E-N Week 10 high school football rankings

Sam Houston Hurricanes Treston Zacharie (1) leaps over Harlandale Indians Gabriel Mora (19) after a reception In the first half on Thursday, Oct. 22,2026 at SAISD Complex (Ronald Cortes) 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 Rankings1. JohnsonRecord: 7-0revious ranking: 1This week: vs. Churchill, 7 p.m. Thursday, Comalander StadiumNotable: The Jaguars have won 21 straight district games, including throttling Reagan ion the Stone Oak Super Bowl last week.2. Smithson ValleyRecord: 8-0Previous ranking: 2This Week: at Seguin, 7 p.m. FridayNotable: The Rangers locked up at least a share of the District 13-5A-I title with a win over Boerne Champion.3. SteeleRecord: 6-1-1Previous ranking: 3This Week: vs. New Braunfels Canyon, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lehnhoff StadiumNotable: The Knights can clinch at least a share of the District 27-6A championship on Friday.4. BrennanRecord: 7-1Previous ranking: 4This Week: vs. Marshall, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Farris StadiumNotable: Following last week's 67-7 win against Warren, the Bears have reached 60 points four times this season.5. BoerneRecord: 8-0Previous ranking: 5This Week: at New Braunfels, 7 p.m. FridayNotable: The Greyhounds are one win away from a repeat district championship.6. Medina ValleyRecord: 8-0Previous ranking: 7This Week: vs. Jay, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Panther StadiumNotable: 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 ChampionRecord: 7-1Previous ranking: 6This Week: vs. Austin McCallum, 7 p.m. Thursday, Boerne ISD StadiumNotable: The Chargers look to regroup after falling short in showdown against No. 2 Smithson Valley.8. Alamo HeightsRecord: 8-1Previous ranking: 8This Week: at Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch, 7 p.m. FridayNotable: The Mules are District 13-5A-II highest scoring team (427 points).9. HarlanRecord: 7-1Previous ranking: 9This Week: vs. Holmes, 2 p.m. Saturday, Gustafson StadiumNotable: The Hawks needed a late push to get past O'Connor, 23-21, on Saturday.10. Kerrville TivyRecord: 8-0Previous ranking: 10This Week: at Canyon Lake, 7:30 p.m. FridayNotable: The Antlers scored a season-high for points in an 80-0 win against Austin Northeast11. SomersetRecord: 6-2Previous ranking: 12This Week: vs. Uvalde, 7 p.m. Friday, Bulldog StadiumNotable: The Bulldogs have knocked off their closest challengers (Pleasanton and Floresville) for the District 14-4A-I title.12. PieperRecord: 5-3Previous ranking: 13This Week: vs. Clemens, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Warrior ColiseumNotable: The Warriors are one win away from clinching a playoff spot in their first season in Class 6A.13. McCollumRecord: 6-2Previous ranking: 16This Week: vs. Jefferson, 7 p.m. Thursday, Alamo StadiumNotable: The Cowboys haven't won seven games in a season since 2011.14. SotomayorRecord: 6-3Previous ranking: 20This Week: IdleNotable: The Wildcats secured a playoff berth after a 44-0 win against Taft.15. PothRecord: 7-1Previous ranking: 17This Week: vs. Karnes City, 7 p.m. Friday, Jack Lane FieldNotable: The Pirates outlasted Stockdale in District 15-3A-II showdown, 22-20, to take sole possession of first place.16. ReaganRecord: 4-3Previous ranking: 14This Week: vs. Roosevelt, 7:30 p.m. Friday Comalander StadiumNotable: The Rattlers can clinch a playoff spot on Friday.17. CornerstoneRecord: 6-3Previous ranking: 11This Week: vs. Arizona Compass Prep, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Warrior StadiumNotable: The Warriors close their season on Friday.18. Sam HoustonRecord: 7-2Previous ranking: NRThis Week: vs. Highlands, 7 p.m. Friday, Alamo StadiumNotable: The Hurricanes remain in the District 14-5A-II title chase after a 32-27 win against Harlandale.19. BrandeisRecord: 5-3Previous ranking: NRThis Week: vs. Clark, 7 p.m. Thursday, Farris StadiumNotable: The Broncos have won three in a row after opening District 28-6A play with losses against Reagan and Johnson.20. East CentralRecord: 5-3Previous ranking: 19This Week: vs. Judson, 7 p.m. Thursday, Rutledge StadiumNotable: A win against Judson put the Hornets in a favorable spot for a postseason berth.Dropped out: Harlandale, FredericksburgSubscribeThere’s more to San Antonio with the Express-News. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at Sam Houston, Brandeis return to E-N Week 10 high school football rankings.