Hallsville went toe-to-toe with Marshall for a half Friday night but a second half explosion by the Mavs lead to a Halloween slaughter 47-17. The win improves Marshall to (7-2) on the season and clinched a home playoff game for the playoffs. Photo Credit Courtney Case (Marshall News Messenger)

The Marshall Mavericks claimed a 42-28 homecoming victory over the Nacogdoches Dragons Friday night to clinch a playoff berth. The win also puts Marshall as the #2 seed in hopes of hosting a home playoff game in the first round of the playoffs. Marshall is now (6-2) on the season. The Mavs will travel to Hallsville next.

The Mavericks escaped Rose Stadium Friday night with a thrilling 43-42 win over the Tyler High Lions in the 2025 Season Opener. Marshall went for the 2 point conversion and the win with just under 2 mins left in the game. The #25 Mavs (1-0) now prepare for arch-rival Longview Photo Credit Geoff Mckay