Guyer Stars Cash In During Second-Half Surge vs. Wakeland: Texas High School Football

DENTON, Texas — Guyer needed someone to cash in when it mattered most, and a couple of players lived up to their names in a huge third quarter, proving to be money in the bank for the Wildcats.

Leading 14-0 at the half, the Wildcats got two 9-yard scoring runs by Kash Villegas while Cash Bird accounted for another effectively putting the game out of reach en route to a 35-7 win.

Wakeland's only score of the game came with about eight minutes to play with the Wolverines already trailing 35-0, and it did nothing to change the final outcome.

Guyer could have led by more at the break, but two missed field goals kept the game within a two-score margin. But the Wildcats came out firing on all cylinders in the third quarter to quickly turn the game into a rout.

Next up for the Wildcats (3-1) is a Friday trip to Braswell on October 2. Wakeland (2-2) will try to get back into the win column that same night at home against Lewisville.

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FINAL — Guyer 35, Wakeland 7

Braxton Cole finally puts the Wolverines on the board with a 13-yard run. A little over eight minutes to play in the game.

END OF THIRD QUARTER — Guyer 35, Wakeland 0

And the third quarter comes to a close.

Guyer 35, Wakeland 0

Another change of possession, and Guyer is unstoppable right now as Villegas scores his second touchdown of the game from nine yards out.

Guyer 28, Wakeland 0

First it was Kash Villegas; now it's Cash Bird, and they're both money in the red zone. Bird carries it in for another Guyer score, and this one appears to be out of reach.

Wakeland unable to do much with it on offense, and Guyer in business again at the Wakeland 46.

Guyer 21, Wakeland 0

Villegas gets his touchdown back on the board from a yard out. It's desperation time for Wakeland.

The very next play, the Wildcats get it down inside the 5-yard line for a first and goal. Potentially, the game hanging in the balance for Wakeland.

Kash Villegas scores on a 9-yard touchdown run, but it's negated by a holding call.

The third quarter is just under way, and Guyer has already driven down inside Wakeland's 20. Not even a minute into the quarter.

HALFTIME — Guyer 14, Wakeland 0

The teams are running back onto the field so halftime is about to wrap up.

Wakeland takes a knee, lucky to be going to the half down just two scores.

The field goal wide left, so Wakeland has dodged a couple of bullets here at the end of the first half.

Wakeland was unable to cash in, and Guyer has drove down to the 9-yard line to set up a possible field goal attempt and make this a three-score game.

Wakeland finally with a big play to get to midfield. Under three minutes to the half, and if they could turn this into points here, we'd have a new ballgame.

Guyer drove down to field-goal range but missed it.

Guyer's defense starting to swarm, and they force a quick three-and-out for Wakeland following that last touchdown. This game is at a tipping point where it could start to get out of reach for the Wolverines if they can't get a stop.

Guyer 14, Wakeland 0

Here's that second touchdown:

Guyer punches it in again! 💥

🏈 Denton Guyer 14
Frisco Wakeland 0

2nd Quarter#VYPE #TXHSFB #GuyerFootball #WakelandFootball pic.twitter.com/r4LH51iygr
— VYPE DFW (@VYPEDFW) September 25, 2026

Zane Rowe, a future defensive lineman for the Oregon Ducks, scores on a 21-yard pass from Carter Morgan. Guyer doubles its lead.

Guyer approaching Wakeland's red zone again in a fast-moving first half. Just 8:11 to play in the first half, and this is only the Wildcats' second possession.

Wakeland punts, and Guyer accepts the fair catch at their own 39.

The second quarter is under way. Wakeland facing a third-and-long deep in their own territory.

END OF FIRST QUARTER — Guyer 7, Wakeland 0

And the first quarter is in the books.

Guyer 7, Wakeland 0

We've got the touchdown for you here:

End around goes to Jayden Thomas, who cruises into the end zone for the first score of the game! Guyer leads Wakeland 7-0 with 2:52 left in the first quarter. @DentonGuyer_FB @JThomas__4 pic.twitter.com/uVpSIfBeTl
— DFW Inside High School Sports (@ihss_dfw) September 25, 2026

Jayden Thomas takes it in from there 23 yards on a reverse around the right end. Guyer is on the board first.

Guyer approaching the red zone at the Wakeland's 23.

Guyer on the move.

Wakeland's drive stalls in the red zone, and their field goal attempt is partially blocked. But they showed they can move the ball against this Guyer defense.

Wakeland into the red zone.

Wakeland converts a fourth-and-6 from Guyer's 39 to extend the drive. Impressive start for the Wolverines.

Wakeland down to about the 45 of Guyer. Solid first drive so far.

Wakeland approaching midfield on their first drive.

The game is under way, and Wakeland will be on offense first.

Approaching kickoff, AccuWeather says it's 91 degrees in Denton, partly sunny and warm. Might be a little unpleasant on the field until the sun eases up.

Check back here prior to kickoff for an update on the weather conditions in Denton, Texas.

Preview

DENTON, Texas — The Guyer Wildcats are set to return to action Thursday night when they host the Wakeland Wolverines in a Texas UIL Class 6A Region I District 5 clash at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex.

Guyer was idle last week after suffering its first loss of the season in a 44-30 setback to the Waxahachie Indians on this very same field two weeks ago. It was the Wildcats' first loss of the season after opening with wins against Rockwall-Heath (45-20) and Melissa (27-9).

Wakeland, meanwhile, enters the contest with an identical 2-1 record, having recovered from a season-opening loss to Richland (42-7) with back-to-back wins over Northwest (27-21) and Rowlett (39-36).

The Wolverines were also off last week, so both teams will enter the game well-rested with a chance to grab an early share of the lead in the standings in the opening week of district play.

Who: Wakeland [Frisco, Texas] at Guyer [Denton, Texas]
When: 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT local
Where: C.H. Collins Athletic Complex, Denton, Texas
Live Stream: Watch Live on the NFHS Network

Guyer enters the game ranked in a tie for No. 23 in the latest High School On SI Texas Top 25, and it is ranked as high as the top 10 in the Lone Star State by other selectors. Any way you slice it, the Wildcats are a consensus top-25 team, and they have more to lose in this game, with the potential to enter the fringe of the national top 25 by season's end if they keep winning.

Wakeland, on the other hand, is considered to be maybe a top-300 squad in Texas, but that narrative could change for the Wolverines with an upset Thursday night.

Guyer has four ranked senior prospects heading into the game. Four-star defensive lineman Zane Rowe (Oregon) headlines the class, but he's got a trio of three-star supporters, including linemates Darrien Neal (TCU) and Khyren Haywood (Texas Tech), along with safety Paxton Williams (uncommitted).

Junior quarterback Carter Morgan is also a three-star prospect, along with defensive lineman Logan Lokey, both of whom are uncommitted. Suffice it to say, with four ranked recruits on the defensive line, Guyer could wreak havoc up front against Wakeland.

The Wolverines don't have any current juniors or seniors ranked among the state's prospects, but they have had solid play at the most important position. Quarterback Ausdyn Kahouch has provided a steady hand with 344 yards on 25-of-43 passing while showing off solid wheels with 155 yards rushing on just 20 carries.

The senior has been responsible for four touchdowns while directing a Wolverines offense that has run the ball almost three times more than it has attempted to pass so far in 2026. That could be a problem against Guyer's big, talented defensive line, and the game could hinge on whether the Wolverines can successfully pivot to a more pass-oriented offense on the fly.

Game time is set for 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex.

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