MARSHALL
MAVERICKS
644 ALL-TIME WINS
THE MATCH-UP
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
MAVERICK STADIUM
7:30 PM- MARSHALL, TX
HALLSVILLE BOBCATS Vs. MARSHALL MAVERICKS
HOMECOMING 2023
2023 DISTRICT STANDINGS AND SCHEDULE
THE VENUE
MAVERICK STADIUM
OPENED: 1980
CAPACITY: 9,000
SURFACE: ARTIFICIAL
VIDEO SCOREBOARD: YES
TRACK: YES
Marshall is (145-79-1) at Maverick Stadium since it opened in 1980.
DID YOU KNOW......
Marshall has won 37 consecutive homecoming games dating back to 1986.
The last homecoming loss was in 1985 to Pine Tree 33-8.
SERIES HISTORY
The Marshall Vs. Hallsville series was started in 2000 when the Mavericks were in class 5A (now 6A) and Hallsville was in class 4A.
In 2002 Marshall and Nacogdoches were aligned into 4A (now 5A) and the Mavericks and Bobcats have been district rivals ever since.
Marshall leads the overall series (17-6).
Hallsville snapped a 7 year winning streak by Marshall will last year's Bobcat Victory.
BIGGEST MARSHALL WIN: 2017 when Marshall won 58-14.
BIGGEST HALLSVILLE WIN: 2003 when Hallsville won 40-9
LONGEST MARSHALL WINNING STREAK:
7 consecutive games (twice)
2004-2010 and again 2015-2021.
LONGEST HALLSVILLE WINNING STREAK:
4 consecutive games from 2011-2014.
9 of the 23 games have been decided by 7 points or less.
MARSHALL Vs. HALLSVILLE
2000- MARSHALL WINS 20-14
2001- MARSHALL WINS 40-34
2002- MARSHALL WINS 7-0
2003- HALLSVILLE WINS 40-9
2004- MARSHALL WINS 17-7
2005- MARSHALL WINS 23-0
2006- MARSHALL WINS 52-27
2007- MARSHALL WINS 40-7
2008- MARSHALL WINS 41-21
2009- MARSHALL WINS 38-33
2010- MARSHALL WINS 17-10
2011- HALLSVILLE WINS 24-21
2012- HALLSVILLE WINS 42-20
2013- HALLSVILLE WINS 49-23
2014- HALLSVILLE WINS 21-19
2015- MARSHALL WINS 56-21
2016- MARSHALL WINS 46-17
2017- MARSHALL WINS 58-14
2018- MARSHALL WINS 50-21
2019- MARSHALL WINS 47-15
2020- MARSHALL WINS 2-0 (Covid Forfeit)
2021- MARSHALL WINS 38-21
2022- HALLSVILLE WINS 41-37
2023- ????
GAME HISTORIES- COMPILED BY MAVCHAMP AND FELLOW MAV HISTORIAN SEAN BURROW
HALLSVILLE 2023
The Bobcats are currently (1-4) on the season
Game 1: Lost to Terrell 42-21
Game 2: Beat Henderson 31-28
Game 3: Lost to Sulphur Springs 35-21
Game 4: Lost to Kilgore 44-9
Game 5: Lost to Texas High 42-7
WHAT'S AT STAKE
With district play officially underway, this means each game has utmost importance for every team.
Being a rivalry game adds another layer of importance for both teams.
Being homecoming for the Mavericks makes it even more important.
Marshall enters the game (2-3) overall and (1-0) in district play thanks to their district-opening win over Pine Tree 31-13.
Hallsville enters the game (1-4) overall and (0-1) in district play with their loss to Texas High 42-7.
For the Mavericks, opening district play (2-0) with Mount Pleasant in week 7 sets up the possibility of being (3-0) in district play when Texas High comes to town.
For Hallsville, starting district play (0-2) would put them behind the eight ball for making the playoffs.
Marshall is currently tied with Texas High (5-0) and Whitehouse (4-1) for first place in the district race.
MEMORABLE GAMES:
MARSHALL Vs HALLSVILLE
2000- In spite of being only 12 miles apart, Hallsville and Marshall had never met before 2000. Marshall jumped out to a 20-7 lead until a fierce 4th quarter rally by the Bobcats cut the lead to 20-14. Hallsville then recovered the onside kick to set up a possible upset bid. However Mav James Todd intercepted a Joe Creal pass at the 2 yardline to preserve the win.
MARSHALL 20 HALLSVILLE 14
2001- As exciting as the first installment of the series was in 2000, the 01 game was even better. Hallsville was lead by Bobcat great Kendrick Muckelroy. Hallsville had a 76 yard TD pass on the third play of the game. Marshall would find themselves down 21-10 in the second quarter and 31-16 in the third. The Mavs chipped away to make it 31-23, but Hallsville up it back to 34-23 with 9:39 left in the game. An interception helped Marshall to tie it up 34-34. In OT the Mavs took a 40-34 lead and the defense made a 4th down stand to seal the win. Marshall QB great Austin Christmas finished with 291 passing yards for the game.
MARSHALL 40 HALLVILLE 34 (OT)
2002- The 0-2 season was one of the most disappointing in Maverick history. But the Hallsville game was memorable. A 75 yard bomb from Austin Christmas to WR LeTerrance Morrow with 1:25 left in the first quarter was the only score of the game.
MARSHALL 7 HALLSVILLE 0
2011- Hallsville jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and saw it evaporate into a 21-21 tie in the fourth quarter as Marshall stampeded back. The Bobcats hit a 34 yard FG with 7 seconds left in the game to get the win.
HALLSVILLE 24 MARSHALL 21
2011- Hallsville jumped out to a 17-3 lead in what looked like was going to be a blowout. But an instant classic was actually in the making. Marshall stormed back to tie it up 17-17 late in the third. The Mavs finally too their first lead of the game 24-20 with 9;34 remaining. The Bobcats answered to make it 27-24. Marshall regained the lead 31-27 with 5:07 left. Hallsville again retook the lead 34-31 with 4:17 left in the contest. The Mavs of course had an answer to go up 37-34 with 2:29 left. The Bobcats would get the final say as they scored a touchdown with :29 seconds left in the game 41-37. Marshall drove down to the Bobcat 35, but a QB sack ended the threat and the game.
HALLSVILLE 41 MARSHALL 37
PLAYERS TO WATCH
MARSHALL MAVERICKS
HALLSVILLE BOBCATS
QB Collier Slone (Sr) is 49-92 for 626 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception.
RB Landen Jones (So) has 204 yards on 49 carries for 7 touchdowns. He also has 62 yards catching.
RB Isaiah Bush (Jr) has 196 yards on 29 carries for a touchdown. He also has 17 yards catching.
RB Semak Gatson (Jr) has 141 yards on 37 carries for a touchdown. He also has 79 yards catching.
RB Alton Henderson (So) has 110 yards on 27 carries for a touchdown
WR Sawyer Whaley (So) has 225 yards on 12 catches and 2 touchdowns.
WR Raijon Sims (Jr) has 128 yards on 12 catches.
WR DK Shaw (Sr) has 64 yards on 5 catches and a touchdown.
QB Ethan Miller (Sr) has gone 59-120 for 720 yards with 5 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He also has 60 yards rushing.
QB Sawyer Dunagan (Sr) has added 119 yards passing with a touchdown. He also has 188 yards catching with two more scores.
RB Jacayden Bolden (Jr) has 307 yards on 40 carries for 6 touchdowns.
WR Derek Roberts (Sr) has 408 yards on 21 carried and 2 touchdowns.
It has not been confirmed, but it has been reported that RB Bolden is out due to a knee injury. Thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.
LAW OF AVERAGES
Marshall is averaging 24.4 points per game on offense.
They are giving up an average of 31.4 points per game on defense.
