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Junior Jameson Mayfield connects with a pitch against Flower Mound in district play on April 10, 2026.

Marauders sweep Pearce, advance to regionals

Frenship next opponent in Round 3
Staff Report May 11, 2026

The baseball team, now winners of nine straight games, swept Pearce this past weekend in the 6A Division II playoffs at Dallas Baptist University, winning 5-2 on Thursday night and 9-3 on Friday night. Senior...

Hot off the Press: This is "Us"!

Hot off the Press: This is “Us”!

Yearbooks are in, distribution this week in the Think Tank
Staff Report May 11, 2026

The 2025-26 Marauder yearbook, "Us", has been delivered and will be distributed this week in the Think Tank (D110) from 7:50-3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, and during Marauder Time and all lunches on Wednesday,...

Photo by Hector Alejandro

Byron Nelson ends softball team’s season

Marauders fall to Bobcats in two games
Staff Report May 8, 2026

Another strong season by the Marcus softball team (21-14) came to an end Friday night after an eight-run 3rd inning explosion catapulted Trophy Club Byron Nelson past Marcus in game two, 15-3. The Bobcats...

Cesar Bustamante hurls a strike against Flower Mound in district play on April 10, 2026.

Marauders dominate Prosper in bi-district

Staff Report May 7, 2026

The baseball team swept Prosper in the bi-district first round of the playoffs last week. The Marauders completely dominated the series, outscoring the Eagles 17-1 over two games, including an 11-0 run...

Swim Team Wins State

Swim Team Wins State

Boys team earns school's first swimming state title
Staff Report February 24, 2026

This past weekend our boys swim team earned the school's first-ever 6A state title at the UIL State Swim and Dive Meet in Austin. The Marauders took first place as a team in both the 200 medley relay...

DECA Dominates at State Conference

DECA Dominates at State Conference

Six first place winners advance to the International Conference in April
Staff Report February 23, 2026

Marcus DECA fared well at the DECA State Career Development Conference in Dallas on Feb. 20-22. Over 8,000 students from all over Texas competed this year. Marcus ended the conference with six 1st...

Doleshal, Champion earn staff awards

Doleshal, Champion earn staff awards

Support Staff, Teacher of the Year Awards announced at luncheon
Staff Report December 19, 2025

Front office aide Christy Doleshal was named Support Staff Person of the Year and the Eric Champion of the Art Department was named Teacher of the Year at the MHS staff holiday luncheon on Friday, Dec....

Wagner qualifies for Boston Marathon

Wagner qualifies for Boston Marathon

Finish time in Dallas Marathon earns math teacher a spot in famed road race
Staff Report December 18, 2025

With a blistering time of just over 3 hours 19 minutes in the Dallas Marathon on Sunday Dec. 14, 2025, Marcus math teacher Sarah Wagner met her goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon this April. Well...

Girls' Water Polo Team Wins State!

Girls’ Water Polo Team Wins State!

Marcus beats Clute Brazoswood, 14-13, in title match
Staff Report October 26, 2025

In its first trip to the State Water Polo Tournament, the girls' team defeated Clute Brazoswood, 14-13, to win the first state title in the sport for Marcus. Marcus beat the past two state champions...

Four in a row over Flo Mo

Four in a row over Flo Mo

Ground game, defense lead Marauders to 32-14 victory over crosstown rivals
Staff Report, Reporter October 24, 2025

Lead by a stingy defense and strong rushing attack that ate up time and yards, Marcus beat Flower Mound to win the Mound Showdown 32-14 Thursday night Oct. 23 at Marauder Stadium. The victory is...

Junior Teagan Stoner serves in earlier season action versus Coppell.

Volleyball team routs Guyer, clinches playoff spot

Marauders down Wildcats in three sets (25-12, 25-19, 25-16)
Staff Report October 15, 2025

The varsity volleyball team steamrolled Denton Guyer, 3-0, Tuesday night, Oct. 14, at the MAC to clinch a playoff spot in District 5-6A. The Marauders won in three straight sets 25-12, 25-19 and 25-16...

Juniors Daiva Tennison and Emerson Ortmeier get in position to receive a serve in earlier season action versus Coppell.

Volleyball team claws back, beats Braswell

Down 2-0, Marauders rally to win match, stay in playoff hunt
Staff Report October 10, 2025

Down two games to none (25-19, 25-20), the varsity volleyball team rallied to beat Denton Braswell, 3-2, on the road Friday night, Oct. 10, 2025. The Marauders won the final three sets 25-14, 25-19...

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...