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Beaumont Teams Poised for Historic Basketball Season
West Brook and Beaumont United both have state title aspirations in split UIL playoff format.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Beaumont, Texas has developed a reputation as one of the most successful high school basketball cities in the state, with West Brook and Beaumont United combining for three state championships over the past five seasons. This year, the UIL's split-division playoff format could allow both teams to win state titles in the same season, a historic first for the city.
Why it matters
Beaumont's basketball success has brought pride to the community, and the possibility of two state champions in the same year would be an unprecedented accomplishment. The split-division format also highlights how enrollment numbers can impact playoff seeding and the path to a title.
The details
Due to the UIL's new split-division playoff format, West Brook and Beaumont United will likely be placed in different brackets - West Brook in Class 5A-I and Beaumont United in Class 5A-II. This is because Baytown Sterling, the fourth playoff team from their district, has a slightly higher enrollment than Beaumont United, resulting in the enrollment-based division. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in Class 5A and have serious state title aspirations, setting up a potential historic championship weekend in San Antonio.
- The Class 5A-I and 5A-II state title games will take place back-to-back on March 14.
- West Brook is the reigning Class 5A-I state champion.
The players
West Brook
A Beaumont high school basketball team that has won three state championships over the past five seasons.
Beaumont United
A Beaumont high school basketball team that has won three state championships over the past five seasons.
Elijah Garrett
The superstar guard for West Brook who will look to cap his high school career with another state title.
Payton Jones
The guard for Beaumont United who, along with forward Ephriam Moore, gives the team arguably the best inside-out combination in Texas.
Ephriam Moore
The forward for Beaumont United who, along with guard Payton Jones, gives the team arguably the best inside-out combination in Texas.
What’s next
The Class 5A-I and 5A-II state title games will take place back-to-back on March 14, where West Brook and Beaumont United could both potentially win state championships.
The takeaway
Beaumont's basketball success has brought pride to the community, and the possibility of two state champions in the same year would be an unprecedented accomplishment. The split-division format also highlights how enrollment numbers can impact playoff seeding and the path to a title.
