Marlin Little Dribblers Win National Championship
Wed, 05/06/2026 - 3:58pm
History was made as the Marlin Rookie Boys brought home the first-ever National Championship for Marlin Little Dribblers.
Led by Marlin alum Coach La’Darian Hopwood Sr. in his first season as head coach, this team showed toughness all tournament long.
After starting 2-0, the Bulldogs took a tough loss to Nocona before responding by winning four straight games to earn a rematch in the title game.
Marlin defeated Nocona 28-24 in the championship game.
Photo by Marlin Little Dribblers
