Matt Taylor, senior, along with other Stang Gang members get ready for kickoff Friday, Sept. 8. MHS faced off against Hazelwood Central High School and won 24-7.

Freshman James McConico, #83, and junior Jordan Hodnett, #37, share a moment on the sidelines before kickoff at the Friday, Sept. 8, game. The team went on to win 24-7 against Hazelwood Central.

James McLemore, senior, looks to his coach, Michael Stewart, before a play during the Friday, Sept. 8, game. He played as a running back versus Hazelwood Central gaining yards for MHS.

Aden Brooks, senior, catches a punt return after Hazelwood is forced to punt on 4th down in the Friday, Sept. 8, home game.

Sydney Vaccaro, junior, cheers while the Stang Gang yells in the background at the Friday, Sept. 8, game against Hazelwood Central. The Color Out shirts sold for $5 featured a retro font and pink color inspired by the popularity of the Barbie movie.

Cheerleaders perform during halftime at the Friday, Sept. 8, home game. At that point, the Mustangs were already in the lead.

The Marquette Marching Band showcased a portion of their fall show during halftime. This year’s theme is “Shattered.”

Caden Throneberry, sophomore, throws to a receiver over a Hazelwood defensive lineman. Caden threw two touchdown passes to lead a 24-7 win over Hazelwood Central on Friday, Sept. 8.

Aaron Biener, senior, waits on the sidelines while the defense holds back Hazelwood Central’s offense. The Mustangs would go on to win the game 24-7.

Michael Stewart, coach, gives the players a speech after their 24-7 win against Hazelwood Central on Friday, Sept. 8, at home.