The Marquee

Avoiding impact

Adam Hernandez, Writer • October 15, 2013

Bright lights shone down on Marauder Stadium. It was the last game of the season for the Downing Middle School A team. Current sophomore Mitch Cason dropped back to throw for one of the final plays, when...

Top gymnast learns new skills, contemplates Olympic dreams

Austin Rickerson, Sports Editor • October 15, 2013

It’s a countdown. Each passing moment brings freshman gymnast Cooper Winiger closer to attempting a Rudi Out, a skill he has never tried before. To say it’s difficult would be an understatement. A...

Girls’ volleyball loses against Lewisville, hoping for win in future

Miranda Chiechi, Assistant news and feature editor • October 4, 2013

The varsity volleyball team took the court against Lewisville High School Tuesday night. It was the second game of district, a victory that would take them one step closer to making the playoffs....

Girls’ tennis team undefeated, aiming for district play-off win

Patricia Qualls, Writer • October 4, 2013

The chants echoed around the tennis courts as the crowd, the players and the coaches screamed “Let’s go Marcus!” The Marcus tennis courts were crowded with cheering fans Tuesday, Oct. 1 as the varsity...

Softball- first in state

Miranda Chiechi • March 19, 2013

The softball team played against Plano East Feb. 26 and came out not only with another victory, but also a new title. New rankings by The Dallas Morning News moved the undefeated softball team...

New perspective

anna middleton • February 7, 2013

Sophomore Bridget Tobias was just finishing up her basketball tournament in May. During game play, she planted her foot and twisted her knee. Her knee turned sideways and she watched as it popped in and...

Duel in the pool

Alyssa Schmidt • December 11, 2012

The LISD Natatorium is packed with people. Swimmers line up along the pool deck shoulder to shoulder for the biggest duel meet of the season. Posters which show faces of the seniors cover the back wall....

Ultimate Frisbee Update

austin rickerson • November 13, 2012

After winning state in 2011 and placing third in 2010 and 2012, standards are high for the ultimate Frisbee program. The main season is actually March through May. However, this year’s ultimate team...

Football Season Recap

austin rickerson • November 12, 2012

Overall Record: 4-6 Date Opponent ...

Volleyball

Madison Ermenio • November 7, 2012

The girls’s varsity volleyball team has a 17-19 record overall so far this season. “The weakness is that there are a lot of new people out there that weren’t out there last year,” head coach...

Swim team starts out strong

madi schwem • October 30, 2012

The swim team has started off their new season on a high, the girls beating other teams by 120 points and the boys by 89. According to Liz Le, one of the team members, the season is starting off well,...

Golf team prepares for upcoming season

austin rickerson • October 30, 2012

The fall golf season is in full swing. Head coach Kerry Gabel said the season is going well and that he is very pleased with both the boys’ and girls’ teams. So far the boys have placed highest in...