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The Marauders huddled together after their loss to get pumped up for their next game.

Marcus at Flower Mound (Game 8)

The Marauders were the first team in the 6-6A district to secure a playoff spot after beating the Flower Mound Jaguars 34-31. The Marauders got an early lead, but the Jaguars rallied back for a close game. 

Marcus at Lewisville (Game 10)

The Marauders brought the axe back home after their 48-42 overtime victory against one of their biggest rivals, the Lewisville Farmers. The first half was big for both teams as there were only two punts by halftime. At halftime the Marauders were in the lead 27-23. With less than a minute left on the clock, sophomore kicker John Wegendt made a 24 yard field goal to tie the game 42-42, bringing the game into overtime. During overtime Nussmeier scrambled and secured the Marauders the victory and the return of the axe.

Marcus vs Keller Central (Bi District)

The team got their first playoff win in four years against Keller Central with a score of 34-7. The Marauders’ offense put on a show throughout the night. Big plays early in the game put them in scoring position often. The Marauders’ defense held the Chargers to seven points the entire game. 

Marcus vs Lake Highland (Area Round)

The Marauders won the area round championship, beating Lake Highland 36-27.The Marauders’ defense was able to come up with big plays throughout the afternoon.The Wildcats missed a critical field goal in the fourth quarter.

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1. Marauders vs. Arlington Bowie
2. Marauders vs. McKinney Boyd
3. Marauders vs. Waxahachie
4. Marauders vs. Irving
5. Marauders vs. Irving Nimitz
6. Marauders vs. Hebron
7. Marauders vs. Coppell
8. Marauders vs. Flower Mound
9. Marauders vs. MacArthur
10. Marauders vs. Lewisville
11. Marauders vs. Keller Central
12. Marauders vs. Lake Highlands
13. Marauders vs. Amarillo Tascosa