The Aledo Bearcats, a name synonymous with Texas High School Football excellence, are once again on a championship path for the 2025-26 season. As of the current mid-season mark (typically around Week 5 or 6), the Bearcats are in their familiar position atop the standings with an unbeaten 5-0 Overall record and a commanding 3-0 start in district play.
Coach Robby Jones’ squad is proving that depth is the bedrock of their dynasty, overcoming the loss of key stars from the previous year. The team’s success is defined by a balanced attack and a smothering defense, maintaining their reputation as a powerhouse in Class 5A Division I.
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Aledo Bearcats Mid-Season Stats (2025-26)
The following table summarizes the key Team Statistics and Player Leaders through the first 5 games of the season.
Team and Player Statistical Leaders
| Category | Player / Team Stat | Total / Average |
| Overall Record | Team Record | 5-0 (3-0 District) |
| Leading Passer (TDs) | Nash McElree (QB) | 9 TD Passes |
| Leading Receiver (Yards) | Kaydon Finley (WR) | 63.0 Yds/Game |
| Leading Rusher (Yards) | Kaden Winkfield (RB) | 69.8 Yds/Game |
| Total Touchdowns | Kaydon Finley (WR) | 6 Total TDs |
| Leading Tackler | Chase Wilburn (MLB) | 5.0 Tackles/Game |
| Sacks Leader | Cooper Cyphers (DE) | 4.0 Sacks |
| Interceptions Leader | Lamel Swanson (FS) | 2 Interceptions |
| Rushing Attempts Leader | Kaden Winkfield (RB) | 38 Attempts |
| Rushing TD Leader | Kaden Winkfield / Brady Powell | 4 Rushing TDs each |
Offensive Key Player Stats
| Player | Position | Comp-Att-INT | Passing Yards | Passing TDs | Rushing Yards | Rushing TDs | Receiving Yards | Receiving TDs |
| Nash McElree | QB (Jr.) | 15-27-2 | 229 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Winkfield | RB (Sr.) | — | — | — | 233 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Brady Powell | RB (Sr.) | — | — | — | 217 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaydon Finley | WR (Sr.) | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 128 | 1 |
| Bayne Martin | WR (Jr.) | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | 79 | 2 |
| Jeremiah Johnson | RB (Jr.) | — | — | — | 18 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Defensive Key Player Stats
| Player | Position | Tackles (Tackles/Game) | Sacks | Interceptions | Fumble Recoveries | QB Hurries |
| Chase Wilburn | MLB (Sr.) | 25 (5.0) | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Cox | OLB (Jr.) | 24 (4.8) | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lamel Swanson | FS (Sr.) | 23 (4.6) | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Cooper Cyphers | DE (Sr.) | — | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Tymon Meeks | DT (Jr.) | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
