Marshall used a grueling ground game and a bend-but-don't break defense Friday night in a 42-7 win over the Garland Owls in the home opener at Maverick Stadium. The win gave Marshall their first win of the season to improve to (1-2). They open district this Friday when they host Nacogdoches. PHOTO CREDIT GEOFF McKAY- MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER
The Longview Lobos continued their long-standing domination of Marshall Friday night with a 61-13 blowout. The teams traded blows to tie the game 7-7 in the first before the Lobos scored 48 unanswered points to put the game away quickly. Marshall falls to (0-2) while Longview improves to (2-0) PHOTO CREDIT JOSHUA BRAGG (link below)
Dave Campbell tapped the Mavs for fourth place in their new district. Terrell is their favorite for the District Championship followed by Texas High. Mount Pleasant has been picked for third and Marshall for fourth. Should the prediction hold, it would be the lowest finish for Marshall since 2020. The Mavs have been the #2 seed for the last five consecutive seasons.
Marshall used a grueling ground game and a bend-but-don't break defense Friday night in a 42-7 win over the Garland Owls in the home opener at Maverick Stadium. The win gave Marshall their first win of the season to improve to (1-2). They open district this Friday when they host Nacogdoches. PHOTO CREDIT GEOFF McKAY- MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER
WEEK 3: GARLAND (6A) Vs. MARSHALL
MAVERICKS ROUT 6A GARLAND 42-7 IN HOME OPENER IN FINAL WARM UP BEFORE DISTRICT
PHOTO CREDIT GEOFF McKAY (MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER)
The Marshall Mavericks shook off an (0-2) start to the season in dominating fashion with a 42-7 win over 6A Garland.
After losses to Tyler (5A-D1) and Longview (6A) in the first two weeks of the year, the Mavs were hungry for a win before kicking off District 6-5A play next week.
After a defensive stand by the Mavs on the game's opening drive, Aidyn Green took the Owl's punt 92 yards for the quick 7-0 lead just 1:21 into the game.
The teams traded punts the remainder of the first quarter and into the second quarter before the Mavs would find a flurry of scores.
Marshall would finally find the end zone offensively with 2:00 mins left in the half for a 14-0 lead.
Garland then fumbled the ensuing kickoff and the Mavericks recovered it at the Owl 19 yard line.
The Mavs would quickly cash in as they took a commanding 21-0 lead into the locker room at the intermission.
Marshall would effectively put the game away in the fourth quarter as RB Justin Latin took the ball 24 yards for the 28-0 lead.
Latin would add another score with a thrilling 77 yard run to make it 35-0 with 7:16 left in the game.
The Owls would get on the scoreboard with an impressive 75 yard pass to up the score to 35-7.
Latin would wrap up the scoring with another 27 yard touchdown to make it 42-7.
Marshall finished with 425 yards of offense on the night. 401 rushing and 24 passing.
Doug Johnson finished with 212 yards rushing. Justin Latin finished with 179 rushing.
Garland had 273 yards on the night.
Marshall improves to (1-2) on the season while Garland falls to (1-2).
The Mavs will host Nacogdoches for week 4 for this District 6-5A opener.
WEEK 4: NACOGDOCHES Vs. MARSHALL
NACOGDOCHES HEADED TO MARSHALL FOR CRUCIAL FIRST DISTRICT 6-5A GAME
PHOTO CREDIT JOSHUA BRAGGS----- jbraggs.jpeg
The dress rehearsals are over and it's officially showtime for all eight teams in District 7-5A.
Marshall will host Nacogdoches Friday night in the district opening game for each team.
Both the Mavericks and the Dragons enter the game with (1-2) records and both are looking to start the district race with a victory.
Nacogdoches enters the game with losses to 4A Athens and 5A-Division I Lufkin. They got their first win last week over 4A Center.
Marshall opened the season with losses to 5A Division I Tyler and 6A Longview before getting a much needed win over 6A Garland last week.
A loss in week one doesn't end one's playoff hopes, but it definitely makes it more difficult.
A win for Marshall is paramount with arch-rival Texas High on the docket for week 5; on the road no less.
A win would set the Mavs up in good position to open district play.
Kickoff is 7:30 at Maverick Stadium.
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MAVERICK REPORT CARD
A-
MAVERICK OFFENSE
When you have 401 yards rushing you get an A- on a nearly perfect night.
The only thing missing here is the passing game. It will be MUCH needed moving forward Vs. district defenses.
A-
MAVERICK DEFENSE
The defense was much improved this week in the area of making tackles.
They are still getting burned on long plays, but still much improved from weeks 1 and 2.
A+
SPECIAL TEAMS
6-6 on PAT's
Aidyn Green's 92 yard punt return for a TD was ELECTRIC.