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McKINNEY — The stakes were high in the second meeting this season between Denton Guyer and Prosper in Saturday’s Class 6A Division II Region I final.

Quarterback Eli Stowers again led Guyer past Prosper 30-24 in triple overtime at McKinney ISD Stadium as Guyer advanced to the state semifinals. Guyer will face Cedar Hill at McKinney ISD Stadium at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Stowers finished off Prosper with a 5-yard touchdown run in the third overtime, reminiscent of his game-winning score in the teams’ last meeting Oct. 30, a 24-23 Guyer victory. The Texas A&M signee didn’t have his best game with just six completions, two interceptions and one touchdown pass.

Guyer’s defense was the key, forcing a missed Prosper field goal to start the third overtime after allowing just 10 points in regulation.

Stowers finished strong and had three rushing touchdowns.

Stowers had to watch on the sideline in 2019, hobbling on crutches as Guyer lost in the state championship to Austin Westlake. He’d like this year to be different.

“Obviously, it was a tough situation last year to be hurt on that first drive of the state championship game,” Stowers said. “To be able to get this close to a state championship game is a blessing.”

Saturday’s game was tight and low-scoring through regulation, which ended with the teams tied at 10. Prosper quarterback Jackson Berry opened overtime with a 6-yard touchdown run. Stowers responded with back-to-back rushing touchdowns, forcing Berry to respond in the second overtime.

Berry, who finished 22 of 38 for 163 passing yards, connected on his lone passing score to Cameron Harpole to force the third overtime.

That would be the last score of the season for Prosper.

The win was special for Guyer’s first-year head coach Rodney Webb. As coach at Rockwall, his team knocked off Prosper in 2019.

The matchups with Prosper have always felt unique, Webb said.

“Two very evenly matched teams. Those guys over there at Prosper do a great job, and it’s very difficult to just run off and leave them,” Webb said. “They are competitive with everybody they play, and it goes right down to the wire, win or lose.”

Prosper’s defense was stout Saturday until overtime. The offense moved the ball more efficiently than Stowers and Guyer, but Berry had a pair of costly interceptions in the red zone.

Now Guyer moves on, with the goal of a first state championship since 2013, when it was a 4A team.

1/24The Denton Guyer football team hoists their quarterfinal trophy after winning in three overtimes as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

2/24The Prosper High School Tallonettes take the field as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

3/24Denton Guyer High School quarterback Eli Stowers (3) throws a pass on the run during the first half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

4/24Prosper High School quarterback Jackson Berry (5) throws a pass under pressure from Denton Guyer High School defensive end Cooper Lanz (7) during the first half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

5/24Prosper High School quarterback Jackson Berry (5) throws a touchdown during the second overtime as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

6/24Denton Guyer High School quarterback Eli Stowers (3) is bright down by Prosper High School defensive back Ryan Medeiros (2) after getting first down yardage in the third overtime as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

7/24Denton Guyer High School defensive back Ryan Yaites (21) breaks up a pass intended for Prosper High School wide receiver Tyler Bailey (8) in the third overtime as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

8/24Prosper High School linebacker Jordan Johnson (47) realizes his season is over as he listens to his position coach after losing a three overtime game as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

9/24Denton Guyer High School quarterback Eli Stowers (3) races to the end zone during the second overtime as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

10/24Denton Guyer High School wide receiver Bryson Riggs (34) embraces Denton Guyer High School wide receiver Jake Ausec (25) after a three overtime victory as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

11/24Prosper High School wide receiver Tyler Bailey (8) crosses the goal line to tie the game late in the second half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

12/24Denton Guyer High School quarterback Eli Stowers (3) prepares to stiff arm Prosper High School linebacker Leyton White (24) during the first overtime as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

13/24Denton Guyer High School quarterback Eli Stowers (3) scores a running touchdown during the first overtime as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

14/24The Denton Guyer High School student section cheers a defensive stand during the second half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

15/24Denton Guyer High School cornerback Peyton Bowen (22) returns a kickoff and is tackled by Prosper High School defensive back Adam Due (25) during the second half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

16/24Prosper High School wide receiver Noah Billings (11) looks to run after the catch during the second half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

17/24Prosper High School linebacker Mason Jolley (7) rushes the passer during the first half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

18/24Prosper High School head coach Brandon Schmidt talks to coaches upstairs during the first half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

19/24Denton Guyer High School running back Byron Phillips jr. (27) carries the football during the first half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

20/24Denton Guyer High School safety Jaden Fuggett (17) intercepts a pass next to Prosper High School wide receiver Cameron Harpole (9) at the end of the first half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

21/24Denton Guyer High School safety Marquan Pope (33) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the first half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

22/24Denton Guyer High School head coach Rodney Webb checks the scoreboard during the second half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

23/24Denton Guyer High School linebacker Jordan Eubanks (6) reads a play during the second half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

24/24Denton Guyer High School wide receiver Jace Wilson (5) catches a touchdown pass over Prosper High School cornerback Kaleb Miles (13) during the second half as Prosper High School played Denton Guyer High School in the Class 6A Division II, Region I final at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney on Saturday, January 2, 2021. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)(Stewart F. House / Special Contributor)

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