Frisco Lone Star rallies to punch ticket to Class 5A Division I finals by beating Aledo: Live updates recap

The Rangers scored 21 points in the final 8 minutes to escape with a 56-52 win

Aledo senior running back Kaden Winkfield is key cog in a powerful Bearcat offense / David Leong

Aledo Bearcats (14-0) vs. Frisco Lone Star Rangers (14-0)

5A DI Semifinals.

Fri. Dec 12 2025, Vernon Newsom Stadium. Mansfield, Texas

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What To Know

Perennial powerhouse Aledo remains the bully on the block in 5A DI, bulldozing its way to a 13th regional semifinal in 14 years. The Bearcats average margin of victory this season is a staggering 44.6 points per game, outscoring the opposition 723-95.

Frisco Lone Star returns to the semifinal stage for the first time since 2019, carrying a 1-1 all time record in this round. The Rangers arrive locked and loaded a week after taking down five-time state champ Highland Park in the quarterfinals.

Aledo cruised to a 43-17 win over Denton Ryan while Lone Star dispatched Highland Park 58-38. Both teams arrive undefeated, riding a wave of offensive momentum after big wins last week. Will Aledo’s death grip on 5A DI hold for another week ? Or will Frisco Lone Star and its high-flying offense take the Bearcats down?

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Who To Know

Aledo Bearcats

Kaydon Finley, Sr. WR

Recently signed with Notre Dame. Leads all Bearcat receivers with 66 catches for 1,234 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Kaden Winklefield, Sr. RB

The Sam Houston State signee leads a potent ground game that averages 280 rushing yards per game. Winklield has rushed for 1,000 + yards and 24 touchdowns this season. His presence gives this offense real balance preventing defenses from loading up to stop the pass.

Lincoln Tubbs, Sr. QB/ATH

In his first year as a starter, Tubbs has proved an able replacement following the transfer of Gavin Beard in the offseason. In last week's win over Denton-Ryan, Tubbs rushed for 105 yards and four touchdowns while passing for 152 yards and one touchdown.

Frisco Lone Star

Trey Wright. So. QB

A star in the making. In his first season as a starter, the sophomore has been spectacular, accounting for nearly 5000 yards of total offense and 50 touchdowns.

Davon Groce, Sr. WR

A recent Florida signee, Groce is one of the nation's top wide receivers. Groce is the Rangers' leading receiver, hauling in 48 catches for 1161 yards and 14 touchdowns, leading all receivers with 48 catches

Karece “Rece” Hoyt, Jr. ATH

A versatile athlete who can play both ways, Hoyt has contributed significantly on both sides of the ball. Offensively, he’s piled up more than 1,000 all-purpose yards and 25 touchdowns. Defensively, he’s a ball-hawk, recording five interceptions this season.

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Where To Watch

This game will be broadcast live on the NFHS Network. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. 

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Live updates here

1st Qtr

TOUCHDOWN. Brady Powell, 15th TD of year, Aledo 7-0 10:20 1ST

Aledo defense peelin its ears back and coming right at Frisco Lone Star. Force 3 and out. FLS punts, Aledo takes over at its 35

Bearcats making it look easy, Kaden Winkfiield scores his 25th TD of rhe season with a nice double move, PAT Good. Aledo 14 0, Mid 1st

Frisco Lone Star Answers. Simpson hits Groce on a go route. Easy TD for the Rangers. PAT Good. Aledo 14 FLS 7

Aledo takes over at its own 33. 5:02 left in 1st

Touchdown Aledo. 3 possessions, 3 TDs. 3 Pats. Aledo 21-7. Late 1st

Rangers keeping pace. TD FLS. Lone Star trails 21-14 with 1:29 left in 1st

Aledo offense is moving the ball at will. So many weapons. Finley. Powell. Wakefield. Tubbs

END 1ST. Aleddo 21 Lone Star 14. Bearcats face a 2nd & 9 near the LS 20 when second quarter begins

2ND QUARTER. Clear miscommunication between Finley and Tubbs, leading to Tubbs INT in the end zone. That turnover was huge for LS

Lone Star stands D. tall. forces 3 and out. Early 2nd

Lone Star. 3rd and goal from its owb 5. Tied up 21-21 wtin 430 left in first half

Aledo answers with 222 left in first half to regain lead 28-21

Frisco has a nice drive to close first half. The Rangers eventually stall out inside the red zone leading to a field goal attempt. Frisco missed the FG as Aledo carries a 28-21 lead into locler. Lone Star will receive kick to begin second half

2nd Half. Kayden Finley scores on first play of second half to push Bearcat lead back to double digits at 35-21

Aledo forces a 3 and out. Bearcats take over with 807 left in third. Aledo ball near midifield

Aledo. Again, A little trickeration from QB Lincoln Tubbs on 2nd and 9 goes for a 51 yard score. PAT Good. Aledo flexing its muscle. 42-21.

Wow! Wright Shows His Wheels. The sophomore QB ripped off his most impressive run of the night so far. Touchdown Frisco. PAT Good. Aledo 42 Frisco 28. 730 3rd

Fumble. Frisco forces and recovers an Aledo fumble near its own 40. Lone Star in business near midfield. Frisco is winning the turnover battle. However, the Rangers havent taken advantage of the three Aledo turnovers

Aledo extends its lead 45-28 after a short FG with 0:25 left in third

Lone Star scores on another nice run by their QB Wright, slicing into Aledo lead making 45-35.

Wave the white flag. This one is over. In the face of some heavy pressure, Aledo QB Lincoln Tubbs evades tacklers and somehow finds Kayden Finley. Finley's run to the endzone was absolutely criminal. Its just not fair. Kayden Finley is worth the hype. Aledo 52 Frisco 35. 808 left in 4th

GIVE HIM SIX. TOUCHDOWN. Lone Star WR Davion Groce, and QB Trey Wright hook up for their 4th TD of the night, Aledo 52 Lone Star 42, 400 minutes remianing

Lone Star recovers onside kick and scores with less than 200 minutes remaining, Aledo 56 Lone Star 49

INSTANT CLASSIC. Lone Star recovers yet another onside kick and QB Trey Wright scores the game winner. What a comeback. Lone Star scores 21 unanswered points over the final eight minutes to pull off an improbable comeback.

What a game, Lone Star is a team of destiny. Beware Smithson Valley, This team is playing with a purpose.