The Marquee

Set for the future

Senior shares passion for volleyball with mom

Nikhila Bulusu, Entertainment editor • February 12, 2019

Girls wearing white shirts and high ponytails were dispersed across the gym, running drills and serving balls. Final pre-game jitters escaped as the girls spotted smiling, familiar faces in the stands....

Wheelin’ for charity

Circle of Friends holds Mound Showdown fundraiser

Ava Bush, Sports editor • February 12, 2019

The school’s Circle of Friends group went head-to-head with their Flower Mound High School counterparts in a “Battle of the Mound” wheelchair basketball game on Oct. 17. The Marauders won the...

Diving into success

Freshman makes waves on dive team

Madi Olivier • February 7, 2019

The diving board seemed to tower over the lake as freshman Sydney Rice, then 6, peeked over the edge. Fear consumed her as she tried to muster the courage to jump into the water below. Rice stood on the...

Fight like a girl

Wrestling welcomes new female team

Michael Minton, Reporter • February 7, 2019

Editor's note: this story was named as an honorable mention for sports features in the TAJE Best in Texas contest. The newly formed girls wrestling team competed in their first meet Jan. 18 and started...

New plan for life

Senior recovers after serious injury alters his dreams

Skyler Middleton, Digital Content/Opinion Editor • February 7, 2019

Editor's note: this story won Best News Feature and Overall Best Writer from The Dallas Morning News (2019). Inside an ambulance, Eric Epperson’s body tensed as he stood looking over his son. Senior...

The show must go on

Upon preparing for her graduation, Senior reflects on her journey to Marquette captain

Samantha Thornfelt, News Editor • February 6, 2019

Getting into starting position, freshman Grace Zimmel prepares for the opening number at her first Spring Show. As her back faces the crowd, the cheers of the audience echo throughout the room behind...

Setting the Bar High

Ava Bush, Sports Editor • February 6, 2019

Mackenzie Hayward, then 14, stood at the end of the runway, gripping the pole between her hands. The crowd was silent, and Hayward could feel every eye on her. The officials had stopped the entire meet...

Marauders lose Battle of the Axe

Ava Bush • November 13, 2018

The Marauders lost to their crosstown rivals, the Lewisville Fighting Farmers 17-14 in their last game of the season. The red and silver did not make the playoffs, and finished their season 5-5, ranked...

Marauders win 34-17 against Irving MacArthur

Ava Bush • November 6, 2018

The Marauders made their season record 5-4 after breaking a three game losing-streak with their victory over the MacArthur Cardinals. Overall, the team is pleased with their most recent win, and are ready...

Marcus vs Irving MacArthur Photos

November 3, 2018

Marauders lose Mound Showdown

Ava Bush • October 30, 2018

The Marauders continued a three-game losing streak with their 59-21 loss to the Flower Mound Jaguars. They are now ranked in fifth place in the 6-6A district with a record of 4-4. Overall, the Jaguars...

Marauders lose 24-23 to Coppell in final minute of the game

October 30, 2018

The Marauders dropped to fourth place in the district 6-6A rankings after the Coppell Cowboys kicked a field goal to gain a one point lead in the final minute of the game, from which the Marauders were...