To say the 2020 football season was a disappointment for the Mavericks would be an understatement.

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Marshall entered the season ranked as high as #13 in some 5A Division II polls.  However, it all came crashing down with a (5-5) season.

The Mavs missed out on the playoffs for the first time since 2012, snapping a seven year streak of post-season appearances that included two region semifinals in 2015 and 2018.

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Prior to 2020, Marshall had won 25 consecutive district games dating back to 2016. 

 

The Mavericks had high hopes headed into the season thanks to a bevy of defensive players that were returning to the squad from 2019's district title team.

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However......offensive line woes, turnovers, and upstarts in Pine Tree and Nacogdoches plagued the Mavs more than COVID-19 in 2020.

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Inconsistent offensive play most of the season kept Marshall from competing for the district championship in spite of a stellar defensive unit most of the year.

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In spite of the struggles, Marshall had some bright spots in 2020.

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Marshall quarterback Brent Burris finished with 1,581 yards passing with 14 TD passes and 8 INTS.

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Running Back Dominique Williams finished with 699 yards on the season with 7 touchdowns.  He also had 205 yards receiving.

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The Mavs finished 9-5A in fifth place and (3-4) in district play.  It was the most district losses since 2012.

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Marshall will return to the drawing board for the 2021 season.  

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The team is expected to have spring football for the first time since 2018.  2019 was nixed because of the Coronavirus.  

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7 on 7 is likely to return in 2021 as well.

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The 9th grade Red team closed out the season with a 44-0 win over the Nacogdoches Dragons.  

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They finish the season at  (6-3) overall and (5-2) in district play.

 

The Junior Varsity also beat Nac 34-6 to improve to  (4-5) on the season and (4-3) in 9-5A play.

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In spite of how the 2020 season ended for Marshall, the future appears to be bright for the Mavericks headed into the 2021 season.

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The Mavs will be looking for a quarterback this spring and the race to find a starer could be a fantastic one. 

 

Michael Olvera and Collier Slone are expected to be in a battle for the top spot.  

 

Olvera played at the varsity level in sparse play in 2020 behind startered Brent Burris before a hand injury ended his season.

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Slone lead the Maverick freshman team to a (6-3) record and (5-2) in district play.  

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Running back JQ Davis is expected to have a big season after a breakout '20 sophomore year.

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The biggest job for Marshall headed into the offseason is rebuilding the offensive line, which was a point of struggle for the Mavs all season long in 2020.

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Stay tuned for updates for spring football and 7 on 7 action this summer.  

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The 2020 schedule changes made for COVID-19 will remain in place for 2021.  

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This means Marshall will open the season in the Houston area Vs. New Caney for their kickoff classic.

 

The Mavs will hit the road again to take on Longview.

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McKinney North will then visit Marshall to close out non-district play.

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Marshall will take a week off before they travel to Pine Tree to open district 9-5A play.

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The Mavs will host Jacksonville next..... likely for homecoming.

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A critical road game to Texas High will then await the Mavs at Grim Stadium.

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Whitehouse will then travel to Maverick Stadium for another big battle and Pink Out.

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A road game to Mount Pleasant will be next.

 

The home portion of the schedule will close out with Senior night as Marshall hosts rival Hallsville.

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The regular season will close out with a huge road game at Nacogdoches.  

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The Maverick and Lady Mav basketball teams have officially started district play.

 

The Lady Mavs are off to a (2-1) start in 15-5A play.

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The Mavs have played one district game and fell to Hallsville.

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District 15-5A comprises of Marshall, Texas High, Longview, Pine Tree, Hallsville, Mount Pleasant, and Sulphur Springs

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