Jared Named All-District

Jared was one of seventeen Marauders named to the District 6-5A All District Team. Jared was named Second Team Offense. Jared's Tailback for whom he usually blocks, Stephen Hopkins, was named All District Offensive Player of the Year.

Hero and Role Model

Saturday Susan and I were pleasantly surprised as we saw a couple in the upper deck of Texas Stadium hanging a banner on the Marcus side, a banner that read “#33 LeBon, You’re the Best!!!” Since it mentioned Mrs. Stanton’s class we assumed that there would be banners for all the Adopt-an-Athlete players who visit McAuliffe Elementary. They hung a second banner reading “Marauders = Victory”, a third that said “#33 Marauders Rock!” Then they departed.

Then the folks who hung them came to our seats to visit. Davin and Lilian Bouchillon introduced themselves and told us what an impact Jared has had on their son Austin, who is one of Jared’s A-an-A kids in Mrs. Stanton’s 3rd grade class. Austin has asthma and has never had any interest in sports – until Jared began visiting his class every Thursday morning through Marcus’ Adopt-an-Athlete Program. He’s gotten passionate about the game and wants to someday play football for Marcus!

Austin came to the Southlake game on McAuliffe night, and Friday evening at home he insisted on making the banners which his parents hung in the upper deck. They had to get an escort from security to get up there! Jared was surprised to see the banners and he plans to invite Austin and his family to our home to show him some of his sports awards collected through the years.

I’m sure many of our players have impacted their kids in similar positive ways. This was quite a manifestation of Austin’s enthusiasm!

FloMo Highlights

Here are highlights of Jared's play against cross-town rival Flower Mound in the 'Mound Showdown' at Texas Stadium on Halloween. Marcus beat FloMo 28-21 in OT. Twice Jared opened holes that resulted in rushing TDs, including Stephen Hopkins' OT game winner.

Coppell Video Highlights

I realize I'm a bit behind, what with illness, work, and travel. Here are some highlights of Jared's play againts Coppell on 10/24.

Booming Blocks in Mound Showdown OT Win

The Marauders defeated cross town rival Flower Mound Jaguars 28-21 in OT last night in a game played at Texas Stadium to win the Mound Showdown and reclaim the Mound Trophy.

Jared had no touches but numerous critical blocks. Most important were two blocks in the OT - a lead block to help QB Brad L'Huillier scramble for 1st down, and then a block at the 1 yard line that opened the hole for Stephen Hopkins to score the winning TD.

Jared and his teammates - (left to right) defensive standouts Dylan Blount and Jameson Holt and QB Brad L'Huillier - pose with the Mound Trophy.

Three Key Carries in Win Over Coppell

The Marauders defeated the Coppell Cowboys on Friday, October 24. Jared had three carries of 2 yards, capturing two first downs for the Marauders in a game telecast by Channel 21.

Jared also had his usual outstanding night throwing blocks and opening holes for Stephen Hopkins.