Defender Ava Young, 11, clears the ball out of the Marcus zone during a 6-0 victory over Lamar in the area round of the playoffs at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine March 25, 2025.

Forward Maddie Hayes, 12, fires a shot on goal during a 6-0 victory over Lamar in the area round of the playoffs at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine March 25, 2025.

Goalkeeper Aubrey Tipton, 12, punts out of her own goal in a 6-0 victory over Lamar in the area round of the playoffs at Mustang-Panther Stadium in Grapevine March 25, 2025.

Chloe Poteete, 12, hurls a strike in district play versus Flower Mound on April 11, 2025.

How long have you been playing soccer, and what motivates you to keep playing? I’ve been playing soccer since I was 3 years old and was motivated a lot by my twin sisters who are older than...

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

Jayden Ramnanan, 12, defends the basket in a 65-59 home victory over Prosper on November 12, 2024.

Jayden Ramnanan, 12, defends the basket in a 65-59 home victory over Prosper on November 12, 2024.

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

Dr. Koontz prepares for the school day in his office at Marcus High.