High school basketball: Area Round playoff scores for local teams

West Brook and Beaumont United advance in state basketball bracket with Area Round wins

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The high school basketball playoffs continued Friday night with local boys teams back on the court for Area Round games. Both Beaumont ISD schools advanced with dominating wins. West Brook rolled past Kingwood park, while Beaumont United overcame a slow start and bullied Lake Creek down the stretch. Other local teams are still alive in the state bracket, including multiple schools from Orange County.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a beloved pastime in Southeast Texas, and the playoff run is an exciting time for local communities to rally behind their teams. These Area Round wins keep the dreams of a state championship alive for West Brook and Beaumont United.

The details

West Brook defeated Kingwood Park handily, while Beaumont United had to overcome a slow start against Lake Creek before pulling away late. The wins keep both Beaumont ISD schools alive in the state basketball playoffs.

  • The high school basketball playoffs continued on Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

West Brook

A high school basketball team from Beaumont, Texas that advanced in the state playoffs with an Area Round win.

Beaumont United

A high school basketball team from Beaumont, Texas that advanced in the state playoffs with an Area Round win.

Kingwood Park

A high school basketball team that lost to West Brook in the Area Round of the state playoffs.

Lake Creek

A high school basketball team that lost to Beaumont United in the Area Round of the state playoffs.

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What’s next

The winning teams will now advance to the Regional Round of the state basketball playoffs.

The takeaway

The playoff runs of West Brook and Beaumont United continue, keeping the hopes of a state championship alive for these Beaumont ISD basketball programs.