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Aledo celebrates 5-5A title, downs Brewer in boys basketball
Bearcats rally from early deficit to clinch second straight undefeated district championship
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Aledo Bearcats boys basketball team clinched the District 5-5A championship with a 49-37 victory over Fort Worth Brewer. Aledo rallied from an early 13-7 deficit, outscoring Brewer 35-13 in the second and third quarters to take a 42-24 lead. Townes VanHuysen led Aledo with 15 points, while Caden Cunningham recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Brewer's Braelon Orr scored a team-high 13 points.
Why it matters
Aledo's victory marks the second straight undefeated district championship for the Bearcats, a significant accomplishment for the program. The win also clinches a playoff berth for Brewer, who finished second in the district standings.
The details
After Brewer jumped out to a 13-7 lead in the second quarter, Aledo took control of the game. The Bearcats outscored the Bears 35-13 over the next two quarters to build a comfortable 42-24 advantage. Townes VanHuysen scored 9 of his 15 points in the third quarter to lead the Aledo comeback. Caden Cunningham added a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Brewer's Braelon Orr scored 7 of his team-high 13 points in the fourth quarter to make it close at the end.
- Brewer took a 13-7 lead with 6:38 left in the second quarter.
- Aledo outscored Brewer 35-13 in the second and third quarters.
The players
Townes VanHuysen
Led Aledo with 15 points, including 9 in the third quarter.
Caden Cunningham
Recorded a double-double for Aledo with 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Braelon Orr
Scored a team-high 13 points for Brewer, including 7 in the fourth quarter.
The takeaway
Aledo's second straight undefeated district championship run demonstrates the program's sustained excellence and ability to reload year after year. The Bearcats' victory also highlights the competitive nature of the District 5-5A race, with Brewer pushing the champions to the brink before ultimately falling short.
