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FINAL: Winkfield Scores 2 Touchdowns, No. 13 Aledo Survives No. 22 Denton Guyer in Texas High School Thriller

Aledo senior running back scored two of team's three TDs, Bearcats' defense impresses

Levi Payton

Aledo senior running back Kaden Winkfield ran for 90 yards on 13 carries and scored two touchdowns to help lead the Bearcats to victory over Denton Guyer in Friday's 2025 season opener.
Aledo senior running back Kaden Winkfield ran for 90 yards on 13 carries and scored two touchdowns to help lead the Bearcats to victory over Denton Guyer in Friday's 2025 season opener. / Tommy Hays

Why wait for a playoff atmosphere when you can just have it on opening night?

That will be the case tonight when No. 13 Aledo takes on No. 22 Denton Guyer tonight in Aledo at 7:30 p.m.

The season opener between Aledo and Denton Guyer promises another Texas high school football thriller. Last year’s matchup between the two ended in a 35-30 victory for Guyer, with a field goal and safety in the fourth quarter breaking a 30-30 tie.

Aledo comes off a 12-2 campaign in 2024, finishing 8-0 in district play and reaching the quarterfinals of the 5A Division I playoffs before falling 31-21 to Denton Ryan. The Bearcats outscored opponents 741-214.

The offseason brought significant roster changes for Aledo. Quarterback Gavin Beard, who completed 17 of 30 passes for 216 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in last year’s opener against Guyer, transferred to Fort Worth All Saints. Running back Raycine Guillory Jr., who carried the ball 19 times for 68 yards and a touchdown, reclassified to 2025 and is now at Utah.

Despite the turnover, Aledo returns four-star senior receiver Kaydon Finley, son of former NFL tight end Jermichael Finley and a Notre Dame commit. Finley had eight receptions for 141 yards and two touchdowns against Guyer last year, including a 72-yard score.

Other key returning players for Aledo include three-star junior Alex Patton (CB), three-star senior Payton Williams (IOL), three-star senior Carson Dempsey (EDGE) and three-star sophomore Jordan Hall (CB).

Denton Guyer finished 10-4 last season, going 5-2 in district play and reaching the quarterfinals of the 6A Division II playoffs before a 56-45 loss to Southlake Carroll. The Wildcats outscored opponents 539-377.

Guyer returns several key players from last year’s opener against Aledo, including three-star senior Corbin Glasco, who ran three times for 79 yards and a touchdown and caught a 45-yard pass. Senior DJ Black rushed for 46 yards on eight carries. Junior Erick Reese led the team with 87 receiving yards on three catches.

On defense, junior Zane Rowe led Guyer with 13 tackles and three quarterback hurries, while senior Caleb Fowler had 12 stops. Junior Khyren Haywood recorded five sacks, 10 tackles and two quarterback hurries.

Other key returning players for Guyer include four-star junior quarterback Zephyr Kreye, senior linebacker Kaedyn Cobbs, and the star defensive juniors Haywood and Rowe.

Key Stars to Watch

For Aledo

Kaydon Finley, WR (Sr.) – 4-star | National 120 / Position 14 / State 17

Alex Patton, CB (Jr.) – 3-star | National 497 / Position 44 / State 61

Payton Williams, IOL (Sr.) – 3-star | National 1880 / Position 180 / State 250

Carson Dempsey, EDGE (Sr.) – 3-star | National 2403 / Position 190 / State 322

Jordan Hall, CB (Soph.) – 3-star | National 255 / Position 25 / State 24

For Denton Guyer

Zane Rowe, EDGE (Jr.) – 4-star | National 93 / Position 14 / State 15

Zephyr Kreye, QB (Jr.) – 4-star | National 568 / Position 48 / State 74

Khyren Haywood, DL (Jr.) – 3-star | National 289 / Position 30 / State 42

Corbin Glasco, WR (Sr.) – 3-star | National 1010 / Position 151 / State 144

Kaedyn Cobbs, LB (Sr.) – 3-star | National 1050 / Position 90 / State 151

With both teams featuring explosive playmakers and a history of close contests, tonight’s matchup is expected to be fast-paced and hard-hitting. Aledo will look to overcome a wave of transfers, while Guyer hopes to replicate last year’s late-game success.

Kickoff is scheduled for tonight, marking the official start of the Texas high school football season with one of the state’s most anticipated early-season games.

Follow along below and refresh this page often for live scoring, updates, highlights and big plays from tonight's game in the expandable space below once the game begins.

No. 13 Aledo vs. No. 22 Denton Guyer

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Pregame

Aledo will take the opening kick.

First Quarter

Aledo began the game at its own 38.

FUMBLE! On Aledo's first play, Guyer's Zane Rowe forced Kaeden Winkfield to fumble and Guyer defensive back Jaylon Sterling jumped on it.

Guyer got it down near the red zone and then had to settle for a field goal attempt. A falst start moved them back five yards and a timeout with 7:30 left in the first quarter proceeded the attempt.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS! Off of the timeout, Guyer elected to go for it on fourth-and-9 from the Aledo 27. Guyer quarterback Zephyr Kreye made a great pass to wide receiver Corbin Glasco along the sidelines just past the sticks, but the normally sure-handed wideout couldn't secure the catch. Aledo took over at its own 27 for its second drive and immediately called timeout.

On second down from near midfield, Aledo senior quarterback Lincoln Tubbs called his own number and ran 17 yards down to the Guyer 27 with just over 3 minutes remaining in the first quarter.

TOUCHDOWN! Aledo quarterback Nate McElree completed a pass to Lincoln Tubbs, now at receiver, down to the 6 and then McElree ran it to the 2 before senior fullback Brady Powell powered it in from 2 yards on his first touch of the season. The PAT gave Aledo a 7-0 lead with 1:17 left in the first quarter.

The first quarter ended with Guyer facing third-and-3 from near midfield.

End 1: Aledo 7, Denton Guyer 0

Second Quarter

INTERCEPTION! Nash McElree tried forcing a pass and Jaylon Sterling, who had the fumble recovery for Guyer earlier, picked off the pass at the Aledo 40. He returned it to the Bearcats' 14 with 10:17 remaining in the half. That was McElree's first incompletion of the game.

BLOCKED KICK! Guyer attempted a 23-yard field goal, but Aledo sophomore cornerback Jordan Hall came flying off the right edge and appeared to partially block the kick, which sailed wide right. The Bearcats regained back possession at their own 20 with 8:30 left in the half.

Guyer called a much-needed timeout after Aledo's rushing attack was gashing them following the blocked kick. The Bearcats, with momentum at their side, marched the ball into Guyer territory in less than two minutes.

TOUCHDOWN! Aledo running back Kaden Winkfield made something out of nothing. He shed a blocker behind the line of scrimmage, cut back to his right, bounced off of his own lineman and raced 23 yards with 5:32 left in the half. The run capped an 8-play, 80-yard drive. Aledo leads 14-0.

PUNT! Guyer punted it 43 yards to Aledo's 19 with 3:50 left in the half.

BIG PLAY! Guyer's Khyren Haywood made a big stop behind the line on a quarterback draw on Aledo's third down.

PUNT! Aledo punted it and Guyer began possession at midfield with just under 3 minutes remaining.

The timing has been just a bit off for Guyer's offense. Zephyr Kreye just led his receiver a bit too close to the sideline on a second-and-18 attempt. His next attempt on third down was underthrown down the field. Kreye, a four-star prospect, is 1-for-6 for 5 yards so far in the first half.

PUNT! Following the incompletions, Guyer was forced to punt the ball back to Aledo. The Bearcats took over at their own 18 with 1:57 left in the half.

Aledo was content with taking its lead into halftime. The Bearcats ran the clock out. Guyer will receive to begin the second half.

Halftime: Aledo 14, Denton Guyer 0

Third Quarter

Guyer began the second half at its own 32 with 11:54 on the clock.

TOUCHDOWN! Guyer only had 37 yards in the entire first half. The Wildcats got 36 on one Kaedyn Cobbs touchdown run. The senior running back's impressive run cut the deficit in half after the PAT. Aledo leads Guyer 14-7 with 10:58 left in the third quarter.

Key Plays: Guyer's Zane Rowe continued his barrage against Aledo's offense, getting big stops on back to back plays to help force an Aledo punt.

PUNT! Aledo punted it to Guyer. The Wildcats began possession at their own 23 with 8:45 to go in the third quarter.

PUNT! Guyer punted it back to Aledo. The Bearcats' drive began at its own 41 at the 7:18 mark.

BIG PLAY! Kaden Winkfield had another huge run. On first down, he broke five tackles and rumbled down to the Guyer 10.

TOUCHDOWN! A defensive pass interference penalty gave Aledo first-and-goal from the 1 and Kaden Winkfield scored on a 1-yard run out of the Wildcat formation. Winkfield scooped a bad snap that was rolling across the turf and then dove over the pile. The PAT gave Aledo a 21-7 lead with 4:18 left in the third.

PUNT! Guyer struggled to move the ball and punted it back to Aledo's 34 with 2:44 left in the quarter.

PUNT! The Wildcats' defense stepped up with a big stop and Aledo punted it back to them. Guyer takes possession at its own 29 with 1:13 to go in the quarter.

SACK! Aledo's Cooper Cyphers got a big sack of Zephyr Kreye. Kreye was hit hard and fumbled on the very next play, but officials threw flags and then had a very long conference before ultimately ruling a targeting foul on Aledo. The penalty erased a long third down and potential Guyer turnover.

The third quarter came to a close with Guyer driving at its own 45.

End 3: Aledo 21, Guyer 7

Fourth Quarter

Guyer was forced to call a timeout after a communication issue on third-and-1 with 11:06 left in the game.

KEY PLAY: Facing fourth-and-2 from the Wildcats' 48, junior quarterback Zephyr Kreye called his own number and converted the first down on a 6-yard run into Aledo territory.

BIG PLAY! On third-and-15, Kreye was hit as he threw. The ball floated in the air, not heading for its origina target, but Zane Rowe was in the right spot as it came down and he caught it just beyond the sticks for a first down.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS! Guyer reached Aledo's 29 on Rowe's catch, but no further. On fourth-and-15, Kreye tried to step up in the pocket and was wrapped up by a host of Aledo defenders behind the line. Junior defensive end Max Forman was in on the stop. Aledo took over at its own 37 with 8 minutes left.

PUNT! Aledo didn't move the ball and punted it back to Guyer with 6:09 to go. The Wildcats took over, desperately needing points, at their own 31.

TOUCHDOWN! On fourth-and-4, sophomore Carter Morgan caught a short pass from Kreye over the middle, evaded a defender and raced 49 yards with 4:21 left in regulation. Aledo leads Guyer 21-14.

Aledo began a crucial drive from its own 20 with 4:21 left in the game, nursing a seven-point lead.

BIG PLAY! Guyer got stopped on third down at its own 33 with 2:44 to go, forcing a punt.

PUNT! Aledo punted the ball back to Guyer's 26 with 2:38 left.

Guyer escaped a mess on the final play before the 2-minute warning when Kreye's pass was batted into the air but fell between two Aledo defenders who couldn't quite get hands on it. An interception would have effectively ended the game.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS! On fourth down, Aledo senior linebacker Kutter Harrell broke free on a twist and forced Kreye to throw wildly. The pass fell incomplete and Aledo went into victory formation.

Final: Aledo 21, Guyer 14

Senior running back Kaden Winkfield had a big night with 90 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns, in an impressive showing for last year's No. 2 back. Aledo's defense was also very good all evening and came up with a crucial stop at the end.

"We got a lot to correct offensively," Bearcats coach Robby Jones said after the game. "I though the defense played great though. We felt like going into the season that our defensive unit was going to be pretty strong.

"We've got a big test again next week against Lancaster," he added.

Aldeo improved to 1-0 and travels to Lancaster next Friday for a 7 p.m. game. Denton Guyer fell to 0-1 and travels to Arlington Martin for a 7 p.m. tilt Friday.

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Levi Payton
LEVI PAYTON

Levi’s sports journalism career began in 2005. A Missouri native, he’s won multiple Press Association awards for feature writing and has served as a writer and editor covering high school sports as well as working beats in professional baseball, NCAA football, basketball, baseball and soccer. If you have a good story, he’d love to tell it.

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