Marauders Surge in Fourth Quarter Behind Emmert's Four Touchdowns, Down Wakeland 35-24 in Finale
Marcus defeated Wakeland 35-24. Thu · Nov 5, 2026
Marcus Marauders football · 2026 season · District.
The Marcus Marauders closed their 2026 campaign on an emphatic high note Thursday night, erupting in the fourth quarter to secure a 35-24 victory over the Wakeland Wolverines at Marauder Stadium. Snapping a six-game district skid, head coach Mike Alexander's squad delivered their most complete offensive showing of district play in their season finale.
After a scoreless opening frame, running back Andrew Emmert sparked the Marauders in the second quarter, powering into the end zone on a 2-yard dive before rumbling through multiple tackles on an explosive 24-yard touchdown scamper. Wakeland countered before the break to tie the contest at 14-14 and edged ahead 17-14 with a third-quarter field goal, setting the stage for a dramatic final quarter.
The fourth quarter belonged entirely to Marcus. Quarterback Cash Davis vaulted the Marauders back into the lead, launching a precision 37-yard touchdown strike to Caleb Steen. Emmert then took over the ground attack to seal the victory, pounding in a 7-yard touchdown before bursting through contact for a 20-yard score to finish off an incredible four-touchdown performance.
Wakeland found the end zone on a late trick play, but the Marauders firmly shut the door to seal the 35-24 triumph. Marcus concludes the 2026 season with a 3-7 overall record (1-6 in District 5-6A), sending their senior class out victorious at Marauder Stadium.
Top plays
- Q1 · 9:18 — Wakeland completes a wide receiver screen pass into Marauder territory.
- Q2 · 9:34 — Drew Emmert rushes up the middle for a 2-yard touchdown.
- Q2 · 2:16 — Drew Emmert runs up the middle through multiple tackles for a 24-yard touchdown.
- Q2 · 1:17 — Jayden Otwell rolls right, steps up, and throws a 47-yard touchdown pass to Griffin Otwell.
- Q3 · 1:52 — Cash Davis rolls right and completes a 31-yard pass to Jameson Mayfield across midfield to the Wakeland 40-yard line.
- Q4 · 5:51 — Cash Davis throws a 37-yard touchdown pass to Caleb Steen.
- Q4 · 3:00 — Andrew Emmert rushes 7 yards into the end zone for a Marcus touchdown.
- Q4 · 1:06 — Andrew Emmert takes the handoff and breaks tackles for a 20-yard touchdown run.
- Q4 · 1:15 — Wakeland executes a reverse trick play as Griffin Otwell throws a 15-yard touchdown pass to the tight end in the end zone.