Three Lions to Play in All-Star Game

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Mars Hill quarterback Jon Richt leads a talented crop of Mars Hill players playing in the inaugural South Carolina College All Star Bowl this March.

Richt started every game at quarterback for the Lions this past season, completing 200-of-386 passes for 2,936 yards and 25 touchdowns. He finished his career as the school's all-time leader in completions (567), attempts (1,109), yards (8,169) and touchdown passes (69).

Richt is the son of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt, who will be at the game to support his son's efforts at playing professionally, said David Wyatt, the game's director.

Joining Richt in the South Carolina All Star Bowl will be wide receiver Joshua Young, who played high school football at Richland Northeast, and Mam Nyang, who was an All-South Atlantic Conference as a defensive lineman this past season.

The South Carolina College All Star Bowl will be played on March 23, 2013 at 3 p.m. at North Greenville University. The game will be aired live to more than 4.5 million viewers throughout South Carolina as well as parts of Georgia and North Carolina. South Carolina State University legend Willie Jeffries will coach the Lowcountry team and Clemson University great Danny Ford will lead the Upstate team. Clemson and University of South Carolina broadcasters Will Merritt and Todd Ellis will provide commentary and insight for the game.

For more information, go to www.sccollegeallstarbowl.com.