Legacy Christian Academy boys make history at state

Warriors reach first-ever state championship game after defeating district rival O'Connell College Prep

Feb. 26, 2026 at 2:06am

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The Legacy Christian Warriors boys basketball team has advanced to the Class 2A state championship game for the first time in program history. The Warriors defeated district rival O'Connell College Prep in the state tournament semifinals, marking the third time this season they have defeated the Buccaneers. Head coach Jeromie Grammer emphasized that the team's success is about more than just wins and trophies, but the journey of building a strong team culture focused on discipline, accountability, and resilience.

Why it matters

The Legacy Christian Warriors' historic run to the state championship game represents the culmination of a multi-year effort to establish a winning culture and program identity. Their success highlights the value of perseverance and a focus on team-building over individual accolades.

The details

The 2026 season marked the third time in four seasons that the Warriors reached the TAPPS state tournament, though they had yet to play in a championship game. Legacy Christian punched its ticket to the state title game with a victory over district rival O'Connell College Prep, the third time this season the Warriors have defeated the Buccaneers. Head coach Jeromie Grammer emphasized that the team's journey has been defined by overcoming adversity and failure, building a strong team culture focused on discipline, accountability, and resilience.

  • The 2026 season marked the third time in four seasons that the Warriors reached the TAPPS state tournament.
  • Legacy Christian defeated O'Connell College Prep in the state tournament semifinals on February 26, 2026.
  • The Warriors will face Holy Cross Amarillo boys basketball for the Class 2A state championship on February 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The players

Jeromie Grammer

The head coach of the Legacy Christian Warriors boys basketball team, who has led the program's journey to the state championship game.

Legacy Christian Warriors

The boys basketball team from Legacy Christian Academy that has advanced to the Class 2A state championship game for the first time in program history.

O'Connell College Prep

The district rival of the Legacy Christian Warriors, whom the Warriors defeated three times this season to reach the state championship game.

Holy Cross Amarillo

The opponent the Legacy Christian Warriors will face in the Class 2A state championship game.

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What they’re saying

“You know, we've sacrificed a lot to get here. It's been a it's been a journey, but the journey has been our friend, the adversity that we face and overcome. You know, we've experienced failure. We haven't quite gotten to the mountain top yet, but, but that's what we're pursuing. But it comes down to our culture.”

— Jeromie Grammer, Head Coach

“What we're doing and what we've been building the last four years, and again, we haven't accomplished everything that we've set out to do, but it's the journey and it's the process, and it's who we've become along the way that we're proud of, and where the trophies fade and the accolades get forgotten, what's produced in that lasts a lifetime, and that's what we're that's what we're after.”

— Jeromie Grammer, Head Coach

What’s next

The Legacy Christian Warriors will face Holy Cross Amarillo boys basketball for the Class 2A state championship on February 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The takeaway

The Legacy Christian Warriors' historic run to the state championship game demonstrates the value of building a strong team culture focused on discipline, accountability, and resilience. Their journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the belief that success is about more than just wins and trophies.