Football Hosts "Heroes of the Day"

MARS HILL, N.C.-- Mars Hill's football team recently hosted local fifth-graders Noah Ponder and Tyler Buckner as part of the team's "Hero of the Day" program.

Noah and Tyler were selected by their teachers at Windy Ridge School in nearby Weaverville to be the "Heroes of the Day" with the Mars Hill football team. As part of their experience, Noah and Tyler stretched with the team and got to kick, throw and catch with Mars Hill players. Noah and Tyler also participated in team drills. Noah (#33) and Tyler (#46) are pictured above with the team.

Mars Hill's football team will host a "Hero of the Day" every Thursday the rest of the season. The program seeks to pair outstanding local students with the Mars Hill football team to experience a collegiate practice.

The Lions will be in action in Meares Stadium tomorrow when they host South Atlantic Conference-foe Wingate at 1:00 p.m. for Senior Day.