Mansfield Summit captures back-to-back 5A DII state titles

Freshman Joseph Creal III's 3-pointers lead Summit to victory over Beaumont United

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:55pm

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Mansfield Summit grinded out its second consecutive state championship in 5A Division II, edging out state power Beaumont United, 52-40, inside the Alamodome. Freshman Joseph Creal III led Summit with 20 points, including six 3-pointers, while the team's defense stifled United to shoot just 23.5% from the floor in the first half.

Why it matters

This back-to-back championship win solidifies Mansfield Summit as a rising power in Texas high school basketball. The team's ability to overcome a rebounding deficit and force turnovers showcases their well-rounded play on both ends of the court.

The details

Despite losing the rebounding battle 36 to 25, Summit committed half as many turnovers as United (16 to just 8). Creal III finished with a game-high 20 points and went 6-of-10 from 3-point range. Senior Jaxon Sneed added 13 points, five rebounds and three steals. Summit's defense forced five turnovers during a three-minute scoring drought for United in the third period, allowing them to extend their lead to 34-26.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon, March 14, 2026 inside the Alamodome.

The players

Joseph Creal III

A freshman player for Mansfield Summit who led the team with 20 points, including six 3-pointers.

Jaxon Sneed

A senior player for Mansfield Summit who scored 13 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and had 3 steals.

David Bardere II

A junior player for Mansfield Summit who regained the lead for his team with a fadeaway turnaround shot in the third period.

Payton Jones

A player for Beaumont United who finished with a team-high 15 points.

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The takeaway

Mansfield Summit's ability to win back-to-back state championships in 5A Division II, overcoming rebounding and turnover deficits, showcases the team's well-rounded play and solidifies them as a rising power in Texas high school basketball.