All Game 7-on-7 Championship Recap
The Stephenville Yellow Jackets put together a memorable and hard-fought run at the 2026 Texas State 7-on-7 Championships, battling through close games, momentum swings, and late-game drama against some of the top programs in the state.
Across pool play and bracket action, Stephenville showcased resilience, explosive offense, and timely defensive stops in a tournament defined by one-possession finishes.
GAME 1: Hamshire-Fannett 28, Stephenville 26
Stephenville opened the tournament against defending state champion Hamshire-Fannett in an instant classic.
The Jackets fell behind early, trailing 7-0, but quickly answered to cut it to 7-6. Hamshire-Fannett extended the lead to 14-6 before Stephenville responded again to make it 14-12.
Momentum shifted late in the first half as the Yellow Jackets surged ahead, taking a 20-14 halftime lead after scoring 20 unanswered points.
Hamshire-Fannett responded in the second half, reclaiming the lead at 21-20 and extending it to 28-20.
Stephenville refused to go away, cutting the margin to 28-26 with 2:30 remaining, but ran out of time as the defending champions held on.
GAME 2: STEPHENVILLE 31, DECATUR 26
Game 2 saw the Yellow Jackets go toe-to-toe with Decatur in another back-and-forth battle that featured multiple lead changes and big momentum swings.
Stephenville struck first and set the tone early with a defensive stop before taking a 6-0 lead. Decatur answered quickly to even the game at 6-6, but the Jackets responded immediately.
Jordan connected with Jergins for a touchdown to push Stephenville back in front 13-6 after a successful extra point. Decatur continued to fight back, tying the game again at 13-13.
The Jackets stayed composed, as Jordan found Banuelosa for another score to regain the lead. Despite a missed conversion, Stephenville continued to apply pressure and stretched the advantage to 18-12.
Decatur once again answered, tying the game at 18-18 heading into halftime.
The second half remained tight early, with both teams trading possessions and defensive stops. Stephenville made the key push late, regaining control at 25-19 after a crucial defensive stand set up another scoring opportunity.
Jordan continued to spread the ball effectively, including a key touchdown connection to Schindler that helped extend the lead to 31-26.
With under two minutes remaining, the Stephenville defense delivered the final blow, forcing a stop on Decatur’s last possession to seal the win.
FINAL SCORE
🏈 Stephenville Yellow Jackets – 31
🏈 Decatur – 26
GAME 3: Stephenville 27, CC Miller 26
Stephenville earned a dramatic one-point win over CC Miller in one of the most exciting finishes of the tournament.
The Jackets built an early lead behind Jordan-to-Monk connections and carried momentum into halftime up 13-6.
CC Miller fought back in the second half, tying the game multiple times and eventually taking a 26-20 lead late.
Refusing to fold, Stephenville responded in the final moments with a game-winning drive to escape with a 27-26 victory.
GAME 4: Stephenville 32, Port Isabel 18
Stephenville opened Day 2 with a dominant performance over Port Isabel.
Jordan distributed the ball to multiple targets, including Jergins, Monk, Tally, and Jhett B., while the defense delivered a game-changing interception by Burns near the goal line.
The Jackets pulled away late to secure a 32-18 win and advance.
FINAL GAME: Van Alstyne 27, Stephenville 24
Stephenville’s run ended in a heartbreaking finish against Van Alstyne.
The Jackets traded blows throughout, with Jordan connecting multiple times with Monk and the defense making key stops to keep the game within reach.
Stephenville held multiple leads, but Van Alstyne scored a late touchdown to edge out a 27-24 win.
FINAL TAKEAWAY
Stephenville’s 7-on-7 State Championship run was defined by toughness, execution, and competitiveness in every matchup.
• Two one-point wins/losses decided by final possessions
• A strong 31-26 win over Decatur
• A 32-18 playoff victory over Port Isabel
• A near-upset of defending champions Hamshire-Fannett
• Multiple late-game drives and defensive stands
The Jackets once again proved they are among the most competitive 7-on-7 programs in Texas, setting the tone heading into the 2026 fall season.