Beaumont United Reaches State Title Game

Timberwolves defeat San Antonio Veterans Memorial to secure spot in Class 5A-II championship

Mar. 11, 2026 at 3:04am

The Beaumont United boys basketball team secured a spot in the Class 5A-II state championship game by defeating San Antonio Veterans Memorial 58-44 in the state semifinals. United led wire-to-wire, but had to hold off a late run by Veterans Memorial before pulling away in the final minutes.

Why it matters

Beaumont United's return to the state title game comes after the team missed out on the Alamodome in 2025. The Timberwolves are looking to win their first state championship since making four straight title game appearances from 2021-2024.

The details

United led throughout the game, but Veterans Memorial got within five points midway through the fourth quarter. The Timberwolves then responded with an 8-0 run to put the game out of reach and secure the victory. United will now face Mansfield Summit in the Class 5A-II state championship game on Saturday.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The state championship game is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m.

The players

Beaumont United

The boys basketball team from Beaumont, Texas that is making its first state title game appearance since 2024.

San Antonio Veterans Memorial

The boys basketball team from San Antonio that lost to Beaumont United in the Class 5A-II state semifinals.

Mansfield Summit

The team that Beaumont United will face in the Class 5A-II state championship game on Saturday.

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What’s next

The Class 5A-II state championship game between Beaumont United and Mansfield Summit will be played on Saturday, March 15, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the Alamodome in San Antonio.

The takeaway

Beaumont United's return to the state title game after missing out in 2025 shows the program's continued excellence and ability to bounce back from setbacks. The Timberwolves will look to win their first state championship since their four-year run from 2021-2024.