Frisco Heritage duo lead team to state title after Lomax's return

Cameron Lomax and Bryson Howard helped Frisco Heritage win the 5A Division I state championship.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:51pm

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Cameron Lomax, a senior at Frisco Heritage High School, nearly didn't return to the team after initially leaving to join Oak Cliff Faith Family. But he ultimately decided to come back, joining forces with fellow senior Bryson Howard, a Duke signee. The duo led Heritage to an unbeaten season in Texas and the 5A Division I state championship.

Why it matters

Lomax's return to Heritage was a major boost for the team, as he and Howard formed one of the most high-profile basketball duos in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Their leadership and on-court production were crucial in Heritage's run to the state title.

The details

After Heritage's loss in the state semifinals last season, Lomax was added to the roster of Oak Cliff Faith Family. However, in November, before signing to play college ball at SMU, Lomax announced he was returning to Heritage. This cemented the team as one of the programs to beat in Class 5A. Lomax averaged over 26 points per game this season, with Howard adding over 22 points per game, both up from their junior year averages. Heritage went unbeaten against Texas teams and only had four games decided by single digits.

  • In the winter of 2024, Oak Cliff Faith Family announced that they had added Lomax to their roster.
  • In November, before signing to play college ball at SMU, Lomax announced he was returning to Frisco Heritage.
  • On Saturday afternoon, Lomax and Howard won the 5A Division I state championship.

The players

Cameron Lomax

A senior at Frisco Heritage High School who initially left the team to join Oak Cliff Faith Family, but ultimately returned to Heritage and helped lead the team to the 5A Division I state championship.

Bryson Howard

A senior at Frisco Heritage High School and a Duke signee who teamed up with Lomax to lead the team to an unbeaten season in Texas and the 5A Division I state title.

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What they’re saying

“Me leaving and then coming back, I had a conversation with Bryson (Howard) and he welcomed me with open arms. I started here but he was like, 'Man, I love that you're back.'”

— Cameron Lomax

“The target we had, we were just like, how can we get our guys to stay mentally focused throughout the whole season?”

— Bryson Howard, senior

What’s next

Lomax and Howard will look to continue their success at the college level, with Lomax signing to play at SMU and Howard heading to Duke.

The takeaway

Lomax's decision to return to Frisco Heritage after initially leaving the team proved to be a pivotal moment, as he and Howard formed a dominant duo that led the team to an unbeaten season in Texas and the 5A Division I state championship. Their leadership and on-court production were crucial in Heritage's run to the title.