The Mavericks fought hard against the district champion Tigers all night, but couldn't get enough defensive stops to get the win. Marshall will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Mavs will close the season at home Vs. Whitehouse. Photo Credit Mason Garcia- Marshall News Messenger
Marshall had to overcome a 27-14 third quarter deficit on Friday night to claim a Homecoming victory over the Greenville Lions. The Mavs took a 28-27 lead into the fourth and held off a fierce Lion rally to get the victory. Marshall keeps their dim playoff hopes alive with the win. Marshall has not lost a Homecoming game since 1985.
The Tyler High used a number of big offensive plays to secure a 42-27 win over Marshall in the season opener Thursday night at Rose Stadium. The Lions had touchdown plays of 69, 65, 61, and 58 yards. The Mavs hung tough and only trailed by 1 point with headed into rhe final quarter. However, Tyler's offense was too much on the night.
The Mavericks fought hard against the district champion Tigers all night, but couldn't get enough defensive stops to get the win. Marshall will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Mavs will close the season at home Vs. Whitehouse. Photo Credit Mason Garcia- Marshall News Messenger
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WEEK 10: MAVS FALL TO TERRELL
TERRELL TIGERS END MARSHALL MAVERICKS' PLAYOFF HOPES
47-25 FRIDAY NIGHT
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The Mavericks needed an upset win over the District Champion Tigers Friday night to keep their playoff hopes alive. In spite of having one of their best offensive nights of the season, it wasn't enough as Terrell pulled away for the 47-25 win.
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Marshall had their best passing game of the season as they totaled 156 yards through the air along with 153 yards on the ground for a total of 309 yards on the night.
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Unfortunately the Mav defense was gashed for 416 yards by Terrell running backs.
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The first big play the Tigers got was a 48 yard run that put them up 7-0 midway through the first quarter.
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Another 44 yard run by Terrell set up their second touchdown to give them a 14-0 lead.
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The Mavericks put together an impressive drive that put them inside the Terrell 5 yard line, but a flurry of flags backed Marshall up and they had to settle for a 22 yard field goal to get on the board 14-3.
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The Tigers got another huge play with a 49 yard pass for a touchdown to make it 20-3 after the missed PAT.
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Marshall went into the locker room down by 17 points.
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Terrell got a huge 77 yard touchdown run to extend their lead to 27-3.
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Marshall got inside the Terrell 2 yard line again and came away with no points as the drive ended in an interception.
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Terrell extended their lead again late in the third with another score to make it 33-3 headed into the fourth quarter.
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Running back Justin Lattin finally got Marshall in the endzone early in the fourth to make the score 33-10 with 11:09 left in the game.
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Terrell gifted Marshall with a fumble on their next drive that resulted in a scoop and score for the Mav defense as Marshall pulled within 33-17 with 9:19 on the clock.
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The dagger finally came out for Terrell as they had yet another long play with a 76 yard TD run that put them up 39-17.
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Marshall got into the endzone one last time to pull within 39-25 after the 2 point conversion.
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The Mavs appeared to have recovered the onside kick after the score, but Terell retained possession. The put the final nail in the coffin with a late score to make it 47-25.
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The loss eliminated Marshall from the playoff chase in district 6-5A. This will be the first time the Mavs will miss the playoffs since 2020.
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This is the first losing season for Marshall since 2013.
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They will close out the season next week Vs. Whitehouse.
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WEEK 11: WHITEHOUSE Vs. MARSHALL
MARSHALL LOOKING TO END WHITEHOUSE'S PLAYOFF HOPES WITH SENIOR NIGHT WIN
​Terrell ended Marshall's playoff dreams last Friday with a loss that dropped the Mavs to (2-5) in district (3-6) overall for the season.
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The Mavs will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2020 and have clinched a losing record for the first time since 2013.
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While Marshall's post season chase is over, Whitehouse enters the game very much alive as they find themselves in a tie with Mount Pleasnt for the fourth place spot.
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The Mavericks will be looking to play spoiler as they hope to dash the Wildcat's playoff hopes.
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​Marshall is looking to win their sixth consecutive win over Whitehouse.
​Kickoff is set for 7:30 at Maverick Stadium.
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SEE THE GAME DAY PAGE FOR ALL THE HISTORY AND STATS.
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MAVERICK REPORT CARD Vs. MOUNT PLEASANT
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MAVERICK OFFENSE
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The offense had the most passing yards they have had all season against Terrell. Unfortunately they continue to go 3 and out more often than not.
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MAVERICK DEFENSE
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The defense was torched all night long by Terrell with scoring plays of 48,44, 49,77, and 76 yards. It's been an issue most of the season. It doomed playoff hopes this week.
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SPECIAL TEAMS
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Mistakes have plagued this unit all season long, but they had a solid game against Terrell.
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