Brandeis and Smithson Valley each secured victories in a volleyball playoff doubleheader on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Brandeis defeated Pieper in a 28-6A bi-district playoff game at Littleton Gym in San Antonio. Smithson Valley also advanced with a win in their respective playoff match.
Brandeis players celebrated the victory after the match, as captured in a photo by Charlie Blalock for the Express-News. The doubleheader marked the opening round of the postseason for both programs.



