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The girls' soccer team celebrates after defeating Forney, 2-0, on April 4, 2025 at Allen's Eagle Stadium in the Class 6A Division II state semifinals.

Lady Marauders defeat Forney, 2-0, march on to state title game

Girls soccer team will face Houston Stratford this Saturday at 11 a.m. in Georgetown
Staff Report April 7, 2025

The Lady Marauders soccer team dominated Forney, 2-0, on Friday, April 4, at Eagle Stadium in Allen to advance to the Class 6A Division II state championship game versus Houston Stratford this Saturday...

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Nixxon Warren, 12, prevents a Hebron guard from driving the lane during the Marauders 61-57 home victory on January 17, 2025.

Boys knock-out reigning state champion Plano East in Bi-District, 64-58

Marauders face Arlington Martin in next round of state playoffs
Staff Report February 19, 2025

The Boys' basketball team, ranked 15th in Class 6A, held off a late surge by defending state champion Plano East to win 64-58 at The Colony High School in the bi-district round of the Division I playoffs...

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Betting against yourself

Betting against yourself

Dangers of sports gambling addictions
Grayson McCrate, Reporter December 16, 2024

There is an epidemic affecting teens that’s been on the rise for years.  It’s not vaping, social media, or any other hot topic issue on the morning news. This epidemic can’t be seen, and signs...

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Ryan Smith and Dylan Bean show off their catches of the day after the Metroplex Division THSBA tournament held on Lewisville Lake on October 26, 2024.

Bass Fishing Team Quietly Shines with State-Level Success

Bean and Smith a dynamic duo on the water
Grayson McCrate, Reporter November 14, 2024

While clubs and sports such as student council, football, and basketball get the most attention and recognition on campus, one of Marcus’ most unique and successful teams tends to be overlooked - the...

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Senior defensive back Cayden Bowie (37) sprints out of the run-through tunnel before Marcus' 66-14 victory over Little Elm on November 1, 2024.

Top Friday Night Lights Photos of 2024

The Marcus Media Team's favorite photos of gridiron action this season.
November 12, 2024

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Senior defensive back Taylor Haslem (18) celebrates with the student section after Marcus' 33-32 "Mound Showdown" victory over Flower Mound on October 25, 2024.

Senior Night Success

Marauders rout Little Elm, 66-14
Grayson McCrate, Reporter November 6, 2024

“Senior Night" could not have been scripted any better for Marcus last Friday, November 1, against Little Elm. The Marauders improved to 3-3 in district play (6-3 overall) by trouncing the Lobos, 66-14,...

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Owen Kroh calls for the ball in a game against Southlake Carroll. Marcus would go onto win this game 17-12. (Atharv Vundyala)

Ripples to waves

Water polo captain aims for state championship
Grayson McCrate, Reporter October 30, 2024

Screams and cheers echo throughout the towering ceilings of the Josh Davis Natatorium. Senior Owen Kroh finesses his way into scoring a goal, putting the Marauders Water Polo Team up by two in the state...

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(Top) Parker Noffz, 12, Coach Andrew Reinberg, and Taryn Elmer, 10, at the state cross country meet in Round Rock.
(Bottom) Elmer placed 11th; Noffz placed 21st.

Runners compete against Texas’ best at state cross country meet

Elmer finished 11th in women's meet, Noffz 21st in men's at Round Round meet
Staff Report from Press Release October 21, 2024

Marcus cross country runners Taryn Elmer, 10, and Parker Noffz, 12, placed 11th and 21st, respectively, at the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock this weekend.

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Colton Nussmeier, Sophomore quarterback, calls a play in the huddle during the 1st quarter of the Marauders season-opening victory over Keller, 14-10, on Friday, August 31, 2024.

Same Book, New Chapter

NFL coach's son continues family's football legacy
Gabriel Weaver, Reporter October 10, 2024

Colton Nussmeier is the son of Doug Nussmeier, the quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, and younger brother of Garret Nussmeier, former star Marcus High School quarterback and current starter...

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Driveway Dreams to Reality

Driveway Dreams to Reality

Junior receives attention of college scouts for basketball prowess
Grayson McCrate, Reporter October 4, 2024

Editor's Note:  This story earned first place in the 6A sports feature category at the 2025 Interscholastic League Press Conference contest and was considered for the "Tops in Texas" award. The noise...

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Twirling to the tune

Twirling to the tune

Sophomore wins second at dance exchange
Lex Paull, Online Editor February 15, 2024

Silence. The warm glow of red lights bathes the stage as she takes her place. Strums of a guitar begin to fill the air as sophomore Marquette Ashlin Knight turns to face the audience, rolling and swaying...

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Faces of the court

Faces of the court

Meet this year’s head basketball coaches and team captains
Sameeha Alidina, Reporter December 7, 2023

Boy Marauder Matthew Wright, Varsity Head Coach Wright is entering his 16th year of coaching and his second year at the school. Previously, Wright coached for 14 years at Flower Mound High School. “It's...

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