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The swim team holds pinkies as they wait for the shootout to begin. At the beginning of big races, the athletes will join together in anticipation and support of their teammates.

Making a splash

Swim team kicks off their season with Ranger Relays
Adriana Pueskens October 8, 2019

On Sept. 28, the swim and dive team competed at the annual Ranger Relays at the Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center, Southern Methodist University. Thirteen schools competed in the meet, which was comprised...

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Sophomore Haidyn Sokoloski runs onto the field with her teammates at a varsity game last season.

Batting with the best

Sophomore selected to be on the national softball team
Madi Olivier October 8, 2019

As her mom drove, sophomore Haidyn Sokoloski opened her phone to find an old email notification across her lock screen. She was about to ignore it, but the words sitting in the subject line grabbed her...

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This was the team's second district game of the season. The Marauders also won their first district match up.

Marauders beat Nimitz Vikings 53-7

Samson George October 5, 2019

The Marauders defeated the Nimitz Vikings 53-7 on Thursday night. The team currently has a record of 4-1 on the season and 2-0 in the first two district games. “We executed offensively, defensively...

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Before the start of the game coach Barker encourages the players to do their best during a team huddle. This is Barker’s fourth year coaching at the school.

Volleyball rebuilds after large graduating class

Michael Minton October 3, 2019

The girls varsity volleyball team faced off against Lewisville on Sept. 13. After every rally the girls quickly huddled on the court, either to congratulate their teammates on the great play or reassure...

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Junior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier tests the air pressure of footballs before last week's game against Irving High School.

Marauders take on the Nimitz Vikings

Samson George October 2, 2019

After last week’s shutout win against Irving High School, the Marauders will be on the road tomorrow night at 7 p.m. to play the Nimitz Vikings. Nimitz is coming into this game with a 1-3 record....

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Last year, the Marauders played an away game against Irving and came out on top 58-13.

Marauders are first in district after win against Irving

Samson George September 28, 2019

The Marauders took care of business last night at the homecoming game, getting the shutout win over the Irving High School Tigers 60-0. This put them in first in the district.  A key player was senior...

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The Marauders beat the Waxahachie Indians 55-38  at their last game on Sept. 13.

Marauders to host Irving Tigers on homecoming night

Samson George September 26, 2019

The Marauders will be playing their first district game of the season on homecoming night against the Irving Tigers. It will be tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Marauder stadium. The Tigers are going into...

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The Marauders played the Waxahachie Indians last week at their home opener and came out on top 55-38.

Around the district

How the other football teams in the district are doing so far this season
Samson George September 19, 2019

The Marauders, who are ranked third in the district, are currently in a bye week. However, the football team is still preparing for their upcoming games. Here is everything you need to know about the teams...

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Last week, the Marauders beat the McKinney Boyd Broncos 26-19.

Marauders win football home opener

The Marauders defeat the Waxahachie Indians 55-38 in the home opener
Samson George September 14, 2019

The Marauders took care of business this Friday at their first home game, getting the win against the Waxahachie High School Indians. The Marauders started with the ball and drove down the field on...

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Last week, the Marauders came out victorious over the Poteet Pirates 53-46.

Marauders prepare for home opener

Samson George September 12, 2019

After getting their first win of the season on the road last Friday, the Marauders are preparing to play the 6-A Waxahachie Indians tomorrow at 7 p.m. on their home field.  The Marauders are looking...

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With the start of the fall season comes the beginning of multiple school sports.

Go, fight, win!

Athletes give their take on the start of fall sports
Adriana Pueskens September 8, 2019

Riley Vaughn   Volleyball  Next game: Sept. 10 What are Volleyball’s goals this season?: “Our goals this season are to be first in districts because we really think we can win...

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Senior Ethan Barr scored a touchdown with only 24 seconds left on the clock. After the game, the team gathered together to celebrate.

Marauders beat McKinney Boyd 26-19

Samson George September 7, 2019

The Marauders beat the McKinney Boyd Broncos 26-19 to get their first win of the season at last night’s game. “When they rang the bell, we answered it,” head coach Kevin Atkinson said. “We matched...

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