6A Division II State Championship: Denton Guyer vs. Austin Westlake

Game Details

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Day: Saturday, December 21

Location: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)

Previous meetings: No previous meeting

Previewing Denton Guyer (14-1)

Denton Guyer is in the state finals for the first time since 2013, the second of back-to-back state title runs, after taking to Spring Westfield last week.

Guyer made easy work of Westfield's defense, which came into the game highly touted, to the tune of 35-17. And by all accounts, the game wasn't even that close.

Quarterback Eli Stowers and running back Kaedric Cobbs have been a fantastic duo for Guyer this year combining for more than 3,600 yards rushing. Stowers has been fantastic in the passing game this year, too, throwing 36 touchdowns to just four interceptions and nearly 3,000 yards.

Guyer's playoff run began with an improbable comeback win over Cedar Hill after it trailed 41-17 and ended up with a 50-41 win.

Previewing Austin Westlake (14-1)

Westlake is on a tear entering the game. It destroyed Katy Taylor last week 63-3, the 11th game this year with 7 points or less given up.

Speaking of the defense, Westlake held Taylor to just 92 yards last week and is the fourth time (in accounted for games) this year Westlake has held opponents to less than 200 yards.

On offense, quarterback Kirkland Michaux threw seven touchdown passes last week and has completed nearly 70 percent of his passes this year.

Westlake is looking for its second state title having won it in 1996 and falling short in its seven other appearances.

Previewing the Game

Westlake's defense has been really solid this year. The same cannot be said for Guyer, which has given up 21 points per game this year.

Had it not been for an incredible run in the second half against Cedar Hill, this preview wouldn't be possible.

This matchup will certainly come down to which unit can assert its will the most: Guyer's offense or Westlake's defense. If Westlake's defense does what is has for most of the year, it could be a long day for Guyer.

If not, we're in for a shootout and Guyer's chances go up.

Prediction: Austin Westlake 45, Denton Guyer 38

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