MANSFIELD — Frisco Lone Star delivered a stunning finish Friday night, outlasting the Aledo Bearcats 56-52 in the Class 5A Division I state semifinal at Vernon Newsom Stadium and ending the Bearcats’ bid for another trip to AT&T Stadium.
The Rangers’ explosive offense proved too much to contain. Sophomore quarterback Trey Wright accounted for 575 total yards and three rushing touchdowns, while Florida signee Davian Groce torched the secondary with 15 catches for 320 yards and four scores. Lone Star finished with 683 yards of offense and eight touchdowns.
Aledo answered nearly every blow. Lincoln Tubbs was nearly flawless, completing 12 of 13 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 175 yards and a score. Kaydon Finley added nine catches for 251 yards and three touchdowns as the Bearcats leaned on balance and efficiency.
Ultimately, Lone Star’s firepower prevailed in a back-and-forth shootout, with a last-minute onside kick that Lone Star was able to recover and score a last-minute game winning touchdown. Prevailing all odds being the underdog pick with an 8% favor, handing Aledo its first loss and advancing the Rangers to the state championship game.
Final: Frisco Lone Star 56, Aledo 52
Total Yards: Lone Star 683, Aledo 594
Lone Star Leaders
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QB: Trey Wright — 21-of-42, 385 passing yards; 190 rushing yards, 3 TDs
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WR: Davian Groce — 15 receptions, 320 yards, 4 TDs
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All-Purpose: Wright (575 yards), Groce (350 yards)
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Defense: Rece Hoyt, Nico Viveros — 12 tackles each
Aledo Leaders
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QB: Lincoln Tubbs — 12-of-13, 276 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT; 175 rushing yards, 1 TD
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WR: Kaydon Finley — 9 receptions, 251 yards, 3 TDs
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RB: Brady Powell — 23 carries, 135 yards, 1 TD
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Special Teams: Peyton Shaffer — 7-for-7 PATs, 34-yard FG
Passing
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Lone Star: 423 yards (22-of-43)
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Aledo: 276 yards (12-of-13)
Completions vs. Incompletions
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Lone Star: 22 completions, 21 incompletions
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Aledo: 12 completions, 1 incompletion
Rushing
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Lone Star: 260 yards on 31 carries (8.4 avg)
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Aledo: 318 yards on 48 carries (6.6 avg)
Touchdowns
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Lone Star: 8
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Aledo: 7