Prosper holds off Denton Guyer for historic win
Prosper (Texas) took the lead at the start of the third quarter and its defense held firm to beat Denton-Guyer 31-28 to log its first District 5-6A win of the season on Friday night.
Prosper took the lead with a touchdown at the start of the second half. as the two top-25 Texas high school football teams traded blows and momentum.
It's a significant win for No. 15 Prosper (3-1) under head coach Tyler Moore. The Eagles have now won 11 straight at home.
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On a final fourth down heave with three seconds, Guyer connected down field and attempted a hook-and-ladder, but fell the receiver was tackled.
Prosper was led by Nathan TenBarge, who took 14 attempts for 93 yards and Josh Martinez ran in a team-high two touchdowns.
Prosper fended off a 12th-ranked Guyer team led by quarterback Dylan McLaughlin, who completed 22 of 36 passes for 265 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Guyer beat Prosper in five previous matchups.
This post will be updated.
All photos by Robbie Rakestraw.
All photos by Robbie Rakestraw.
