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MARSHALL NO MATCH FOR LOBOS IN 42-7 BLOWOUT LOSS

PHOTO CREDIT TO GEOFF McKAY- MARSHALL NEWS MESSENGER

It was a rerun of a movie that Mav fans have been watching for most of the last twenty seasons Friday night as Marshall hosted long-time rival Longview.

The Lobos have dominated the series since 2001, winning 23 of the last 24 games.

Through the last 24 seasons, Marshall has traditionally jumped out to an early lead in the game to see a close competitive game at the half.

However the second half sees the Lobos pull away for a blow out victory.

2024 was no different.

Marshall took a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter thanks to a 29 yard rumble by Semaj Gatson to the Lobo 1, scoring on the following play.

It looked as if the Mavs could add to their lead following a Lobo fumble, but they gave the ball back on the very next play with an interception.

Longview made the Mavericks pay, scoring to tie the game up 7-7 with 4:15 left in the half.

A short punt gave the Lobos a very short field, where they marched 49 yards for the score and a 14-7 lead at with :37 seconds until halftime.

Right on cue, the Longview took control of the game in the second half.

Another short field after a terrific kickoff return set the Lobos up at midfield. It quickly became 21-7.

Another kicking error in the form of a muffed punt by Marshall gave Longview the ball at the Mav 16 yarldine.

Make it 28-7.

Marshall showed some life and drove to the Lobo 13 yardline early in the fourth, looking to make it a 28-14 game. But a failed fourth down took the ball away from the Mavs.

The Lobos put the game away with a pair of fourth quarter scores to make the final 42-7.

Marshall falls to (1-1) on the season while Longview improves to (2-0).

LONGVIEW LOBOS ARE UP NEXT

MAVERICKS LOOKING TO BOUNCE BACK TO WIN COLUMN Vs 6A LEGACY

The Marshall Mavericks are going west this week as they travel to Rose Stadium to take on the Tyler Legacy Red Raiders in week 3 action. It's the first road trip of the season after back to back game at home.

Legacy (previously Tyler Lee) enters the game (0-2) on the season while Marshall has a record of (1-1).

The Red Raiders opened the season with a resounding 37-13 loss to Texas High.

Last week they lost to cross town rival Tyler High 43-38 in the Rose City Classic.

Marshall beat Tyler High in week one 41-14.

Legacy is 6A team that qualified for the Division II playoffs last season.

This is the second week in a row Marshall has faced a 6A team, following last week's battle with Longview.

The Mavs are looking to get back on track after being held to just 163 yards of total offense. Meanwhile they surrendered 414 yards to the Lobos.

Against Tyler, Marshall had over 400 yards of total offense and held the Lions to less than 200 yards on the night.

Legacy fell behind Tyler 36-24 at halftime before mounting a fierce comeback in the second half.

The Red Raiders cut the 12 point Lion lead to just 4, pulling within 43-38.

The Lions were able to hang on to the victory.

Marshall hung tough with the Longview Lobos for a half, trailing just 14-7 at the intermission.