SLC - Video Highlights

Here are video highlights of Jared's play against Southlake Carroll:

Jared Helps Power Record-setting Night

Last night the Marauders lost a nail-biter to nationally ranked Southlake Carroll when the Dragons broke a 35-35 tie with 15 seconds remaining.

While Jared had no touches last night, his blocking was critical in helping Junior RB Stephen Hopkins set a Marcus rushing record with 313 yards, including TD runs of 58, 71, 64, and 1 yards. Stephen acknowledged that after the game.

Check back for the highlight film on Tuesday.

Happy 18th birthday to Jared!

Axe Game Video Highlights

Here are Jared's highlights from the battle of the Axe at Texas Stadium.

Battle of the Axe 28-14 Marcus!

Jared and his Marauder teammates were successful in their defense of 'The Axe' against the Lewisville Fighting Farmers and Friday night before 24,324 at Texas Stadium in Irving.

Jared had a strong blocking game, opening up holes for RB Stephen Hopkins who ran for 212 yeards and carried in all four Marauder TDs. Jared had two carries for 15 yards.

Jared poses with the Axe with his close friend OL Josh LaPorte.

Laser Focus

Jared and his teammates were in meetings at 7:00 am Monday morning, and will continue to do so all week, while their 2:30 afternoon practices are running into the early evening in preparation for District play. With only six teams in the District, there is little room for error if a team hopes to make the playoffs.

District play commences this Friday night with the 'Battle of the Ax', an annual game which will be played for the 21st time against cross-town rival Lewisville Fighting Farmers. It will be the last time the game is played at storied Texas Stadium, which will fall to the wrecking ball after the end of the Dallas Cowboys' season.

Making Good Use of the Bye Week

We traveled to New England for Friday and Saturday visits to schools and coaches. We were graciously received and appreciate the warm hospitality of the coaches at Bentley College, Brown University, and St. Anselm College.

We also got to take in the Assumption-Bentley game Friday night, and the Brown-URI game on Saturday. The Brown-URI game is the unofficial college state championship in Rhode Island, known as the Governor's Cup, and Jared got to visit with Brown alumnus and gridiron legend Don Carcieri, current Governor of the State of Rhode Island.

Now Jared heads home and he and his teammates get down to business as they prepare to start district play facing cross-town rival Lewisville Fighting Farmers in the battle of the Ax, Friday night at Texas Stadium.