Marauders Demolish Pearce 45-14 in Non-District Finale
Marcus defeated Jj Pearce 45-14. Fri · Sep 11, 2026
Marcus Marauders football · 2026 season.
The Marcus Marauders wrapped up their non-district slate in dominant fashion, overpowering the JJ Pearce Mustangs 45-14 at Marauder Stadium. Bouncing back from a narrow road loss last week, the Marauders seized control early and never looked back, clicking on both sides of the ball to carry a 2-1 record into their upcoming bye week.
Marcus set a blistering pace in the first quarter to build an early 17-0 cushion. Quarterback Cash Davis connected with Caleb Steen on a wide receiver screen, and Steen followed his blockers down the sideline for an electric 21-yard touchdown. The Marauders' defense quickly joined the scoring barrage when Evan Sacks scooped up a Pearce fumble on an option play and returned it all the way to the end zone for a defensive touchdown.
While Pearce managed to find the end zone twice in the second quarter to cut the deficit, the Marauders kept their composure. Davis restored the two-score advantage right before the break, rolling out and throwing a pinpoint 3-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Mayfield in the back corner of the end zone, sending Marcus into halftime with a comfortable 24-14 lead.
The second half was a masterclass by the Marcus defense, completely shutting out the Mustangs the rest of the way. Meanwhile, running back Andrew Emmert continued his spectacular early-season form. The dynamic ball carrier took a handoff up the middle, hit the second level, and broke loose for a stunning 43-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to blow the game wide open.
Emmert struck again in the fourth quarter with a tough 2-yard touchdown plunge. Although the stadium scoreboard lagged at 38-14 in the final minutes, running back Elijah Estes punctuated the night by rushing up the middle for a late touchdown, and Santiago Diaz knocked through his final extra point to finalize the 45-14 victory. The Marauders will now rest up before hitting the road to face Lewisville in their highly anticipated district opener on September 25.
Top plays
- Q1 · 7:14 — Cash Davis completes a quick throw to Austin Higginbotham for a 13-yard gain and a first down.
- Q1 · 6:49 — Marcus completes a wide receiver screen to Caleb Steen, who follows blocks down the sideline for a 21-yard touchdown.
- Q1 · 2:42 — Cash Davis completes a deep pass to Caleb Steen down the near sideline into the red zone.
- Q2 · 3:27 — Cash Davis throws a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Mayfield in the back corner of the end zone.
- Q3 · 11:23 — Play action pass complete to tight end Berrington Kogler for a 23-yard gain into opponent territory.
- Q3 · 11:04 — Andrew Emmert takes a handoff up the middle and breaks loose for a 43-yard touchdown run.
- Q3 · 7:00 — Cash Davis keeps the ball on a zone read and runs up the middle for a 14-yard gain to the 38-yard line.
- Q4 · 72:24 — Drew Emmert rushes up the middle for no gain, tackled at the line of scrimmage.
- Q4 · 6:45 — Drew Emmert rushes 2 yards into the end zone for a touchdown.
- Q4 · 1:25 — Elijah Estes carries up the middle into the end zone for a rushing touchdown.