Keller Central secured the 2026 Texas State 7-on-7 Championships with a 26-21 victory over Allen, clinching the title on the final play of the contest. Junior quarterback Isaiah Taylor threw a pass to wide receiver Gavin Smith for the winning score during an untimed down after time expired.
The extra opportunity arose because Allen’s bench rushed the field prematurely, believing the game had ended when the horn sounded for a concurrent consolation final. The championship game was being played on an adjacent field.
Keller Central head coach Eric Vance highlighted the team's resilience, noting they had to win five games in approximately three hours. The Chargers overcame an initial loss to Klein to go undefeated in pool play, defeating Round Rock, San Antonio Johnson, Bastrop, Katy Tompkins, Cy Ranch, and Lake Travis before the title match. Senior receiver Braylen Dixon contributed two contested touchdown catches during the tournament.
The Taylors, Isaiah and his brother Jeremiah, are defensive back recruits with offers from Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Baylor. Vance stated the program aims to translate this summer success into its first playoff berth since 2019. Further details on the team's regular season schedule are not yet clear.
