Lone Star’s HISTORIC Run Ends on the Biggest Stage.
Photographed by: Luka Fraza
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dec. 19, 2025 — In a season that promised fireworks, the 2025 UIL Class 5A Division I state championship delivered one of the most defining performances of the Texas high school football calendar. Comal Smithson Valley stood tall at AT&T Stadium — not just as champions, but as a disciplined unit that disrupted one of the state’s most prolific offenses on the biggest stage.
The Smithson Valley Rangers (15-1) secured their second consecutive state championship with a 28–6 victory over the previously unbeaten Frisco Lone Star Rangers (15-0) in front of over 21,000 fans in Arlington.
A Defensive Performance for the Ages
Smithson Valley wasn’t merely good — they were suffocating.
Holding Lone Star — a team that averaged more than 50 points per game in the playoffs — to just 230 total yards and limiting them to only 11 first downs was an exceptional feat.
The Rangers’ defense recorded six sacks, forced four fumbles, and returned an interception for a touchdown, forcing Lone Star’s high-powered offense off rhythm from start to finish.
“I thought our guys played their style,” Smithson Valley head coach Larry Hill said after the game, underscoring how execution and game plan discipline were pivotal.
Standout Performers
Colton Hornsby (Senior LB) — Defensive MVP
Hornsby was the heart of the Rangers’ defensive masterclass, finishing with 11 tackles, one sack, and a pick-six that helped turn the tide firmly in Smithson Valley’s favor.
Hudson Woods (Senior DE)
A wrecking-ball edge presence, Woods recorded two sacks and two forced fumbles, constantly pressuring quarterbacks and flipping field position.
Hunter Haug (WR/Offense MVP)
Haug was a key offensive creator, hauling in eight receptions for 91 yards and providing the explosive play Smithson Valley needed to extend its lead.
Trent Amaya (K)
A steady presence with his legs, Amaya connected on two field goals, contributing early points and helping build a scoring cushion.
Game Flow: Defense First
Smithson Valley set the tone early, dominating field position and forcing Lone Star into uncomfortable situations. Lone Star’s prolific offense, which had powered a 15–0 regular season and playoff run, was held scoreless through more than 47 minutes, the first time the Rangers were blanked that long since 2012.
It wasn’t until late in the fourth quarter — with the outcome all but decided — that Lone Star finally broke through with a touchdown pass from QB Trey Wright to Logan Brown.
The Road Both Teams Took
Smithson Valley entered the title game after escaping a tight 31–28 win over Port Arthur Memorial in the semifinals, a contest where the Rangers rallied and flipped momentum after halftime.
Lone Star punched its ticket to the final with an improbable 56–52 comeback over Aledo in a semifinal slugfest — a game that saw sophomore QB Trey Wright throw for 366 yards and five touchdowns while also rushing for 177 yards and three scores.
Legacy and Context
With this victory, Smithson Valley not only secured its second straight Class 5A Division I championship, but also affirmed its status as one of the most complete programs in Texas high school football.
By contrast, Frisco Lone Star’s remarkable 15–0 run ended in a game where preparations, adjustments, and defensive execution made all the difference. Their season will be remembered for offensive explosiveness and grit, even if the state title proved elusive.