Mars Hill Update

Lions Ranked 18th by USA College Football  &  Defensive Lineman Troy Harris honored as Preseason All-American 

The Mars Hill football team is ranked 18th in the USA College Football NCAA Division II Preseason Poll, which was released Monday.

Defensive lineman Troy Harris was named to the organization’s preseason All-American second team.

Mars Hill is coming off the best season in program history, in which they won eight games and earned their first-ever bid to the NCAA Division II Football Championship.  Harris is coming off a campaign in which the rising junior recorded nine sacks. This is the second preseason All-American selection for Harris, who was also recognized by Beyond Sports Network (BSN).

Mars Hill opens the season on Aug. 30 at Western Carolina.

Courtesy Mars Hill Sports Information