The Marquee

Bass Fishing Team Quietly Shines with State-Level Success

Bean and Smith a dynamic duo on the water

Grayson McCrate, Reporter • November 14, 2024

While clubs and sports such as student council, football, and basketball get the most attention and recognition on campus, one of Marcus’ most unique and successful teams tends to be overlooked - the...

Top Friday Night Lights Photos of 2024

Our staff's favorite photos from this season's gridiron action

November 12, 2024

Senior Night Success

Marauders rout Little Elm, 66-14

Grayson McCrate, Reporter • November 6, 2024

“Senior Night" could not have been scripted any better for Marcus last Friday, November 1, against Little Elm. The Marauders improved to 3-3 in district play (6-3 overall) by trouncing the Lobos, 66-14,...

Ripples to waves

Water polo captain aims for state championship

Grayson McCrate, Reporter • October 30, 2024

Screams and cheers echo throughout the towering ceilings of the Josh Davis Natatorium. Senior Owen Kroh finesses his way into scoring a goal, putting the Marauders Water Polo Team up by two in the state...

Runners compete against Texas’ best at state cross country meet

Elmer finished 11th in women's meet, Noffz 21st in men's at Round Round meet

Staff Report from Press Release • October 21, 2024

Marcus cross country runners Taryn Elmer, 10, and Parker Noffz, 12, placed 11th and 21st, respectively, at the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock this weekend.

Same Book, New Chapter

NFL coach's son continues family's football legacy

Gabriel Weaver, Reporter • October 10, 2024

Colton Nussmeier is the son of Doug Nussmeier, the quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, and younger brother of Garret Nussmeier, former star Marcus High School quarterback and current starter...

Driveway Dreams to Reality

Junior receives attention of college scouts for basketball prowess

Grayson McCrate, Reporter • October 4, 2024

The noise from rowdy fans was deafening as the basketball team neared the end of the first half against dreaded rival Flower Mound. A missed Marauder shot ricocheted back to the floor; trouble seemed...

Twirling to the tune

Sophomore wins second at dance exchange

Lex Paull, Online Editor • February 15, 2024

Silence. The warm glow of red lights bathes the stage as she takes her place. Strums of a guitar begin to fill the air as sophomore Marquette Ashlin Knight turns to face the audience, rolling and swaying...

Faces of the court

Meet this year’s head basketball coaches and team captains

Sameeha Alidina, Reporter • December 7, 2023

Boy Marauder Matthew Wright, Varsity Head Coach Wright is entering his 16th year of coaching and his second year at the school. Previously, Wright coached for 14 years at Flower Mound High School. “It's...

Riding a winning wave

Water polo dominates to secure state championship

Grayson McCrate, Reporter • November 30, 2023

Editor’s note: This story won an honorable mention for sports news story in the 2024 ILPC contest. The Marcus water polo team had already defeated Richmond Foster in a physically taxing...

Head football coach adapts to changing high schools

Mike Alexander takes on new role as Athletics Director and Head Football Coach

Grayson McCrate and Janisha Kesar • November 14, 2023

Football has been at the center of new Athletic Director and Football Head Coach Mike Alexander's life since he was in high school. In college he played defensive back at Arkansas Tech University and was...

Rangers World Series

Students share thoughts on this years World Series matchup

Grayson McCrate, Reporter • October 30, 2023

For the first time in over a decade, the Texas Rangers are in the World Series, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After defeating the Houston Astros in a thrilling series, the Rangers are hopeful to capture...