Marshall is 9-1 against Hallsville since September of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Mavericks will venture away from home to face off against the Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Marshall strolled past Nacogdoches with points to spare, taking the game 42-28. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Mavericks' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 123rd, while the Dragons are ranked 386th).
Alton Henderson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 161 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry, and also throwing for 66 yards and one TD.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Marshall was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. They are a perfect 5-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
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Marshall didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Justin Murry and Monta Haynes. Haynes has been hot recently, having also posted at least one defended passe the last four times he's played. Marshall received some extra help from Da'Vaughn Tucker, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Hallsville took on Whitehouse on Friday. The Bobcats came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 13-6.
Marshall has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.5 points over those games. As for Hallsville, their record now sits at 2-6.
Everything came up roses for Marshall against Hallsville when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 35-7 win. In that matchup, the Mavericks amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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