Frisco Lone Star Stuns Aledo, Advances to State Title Game

Frisco Lone Star overturned a 21 point third quarter deficit to beat Aledo 56 to 52 in a Class 5A Division I state semifinal at Vernon Newsom Stadium in Mansfield on December 12. The win propelled Lone Star to a state championship matchup against defending champion Smithson Valley at AT&T Stadium, and extended Lone Star's season record to 15 and 0.

The final sequence epitomized the comeback. Trailing by 10 with two minutes remaining, Lone Star drove for a five yard touchdown with 30 seconds left to take the lead. The game featured an onside kick recovery that set up the final drive, and Lone Star's defense secured a game clinching fumble recovery with nine seconds remaining to preserve the upset over Aledo, a program with 12 state championships on its history.

Individual performances were historic. Sophomore quarterback Trey Wright accounted for eight touchdowns and 543 yards of total offense, including 366 passing yards and 177 rushing yards, and scored five touchdowns in the second half. Wide receiver Davian Groce finished with 15 catches for 310 yards and four touchdowns, and also recovered the onside kick that helped set up the final scoring drive. Lone Star totaled 637 yards of offense, while Aledo amassed 601 yards.

The semifinal included several momentum shifting plays, including a 99 yard drive and multiple long touchdown runs and passes that erased the third quarter deficit and kept fans on edge through the final seconds. The defensive struggles shown in yardage totals highlighted how rare and dramatic the comeback was, with both teams generating prolific offense late in the game.

Local implications extend beyond the scoreboard. The victory energizes Frisco ISD students and alumni, focuses regional attention on Collin County high school athletics, and will drive ticket demand and travel to the state championship at AT&T Stadium. For the program, the game serves as a recruiting and fundraising moment, and for the community it reinforces the role of school sports in local identity and civic life. The championship matchup with Smithson Valley will determine whether Lone Star converts this landmark comeback into a state title.