Lions win third straight, roll Limestone on road

GAFFNEY, S.C. - The Mars Hill football team (5-2, 3-1 SAC) reeled off a 32-3 win over Limestone (0-5, 0-3 SAC) Saturday evening for their third straight victory.

The Mars Hill defense held Limestone scoreless until the final 1:10 of the contest where the Saints were able to manage a 40-yard field goal for their only points of the contest.  Mars Hill held Limestone to 135 yards of total offense on the day and caused three turnovers, all interceptions pulled down by Tristan Rankin.

The Lions put up 349 yards of offense and controlled the ball for over 35 minutes on the day.  Joraye Morrison rushed for over 100 yards for the first time in his career, leading all players with 114 yards on 26 carries.

SCORING BY QUARTERS

First Quarter - MHU 7-0

• MHU - 1:44 - Ty Snelson 4-yard TD reception from Jimmy Urzua (Kick good)

Second Quarter - MHU 20-0

• MHU - 10:49 - Marquis Williams 27-yard TD reception from Jimmy Urzua (2pt. failed)
• MHU - 07:32 - Tristan Rankin 38-yard interception return (Kick good)

Third Quarter - MHU 26-0

• MHU - 4:15 - CJ Thompson 15-yard TD reception from Jimmy Urzua (Kick failed)

Fourth Quarter - MHU 32-3

• MHU - 8:36 - Chancellor Lee-Parker 3-yard run (Kick failed)
• LU - 1:10 - Nathan Baker 40-yard field goal

Notable Performers

• QB Jimmy Urzua - 7-17, 108 yards, 3 TD
• RB Joraye Morrison - 26 rushes, 114 yards
• RB Chancellor Lee-Parker - 9 rushes, 48 yards, 1 TD
• WR CJ Thompson - 3 receptions, 52 yards, 1 TD
• WR Marquis Williams - 1 reception, 27 yards, 1 TD
• FB Ty Snelson - 2 receptions, 14 yards, 1 TD
• DB Tristan Rankin - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 unassisted), 3 INT, 1 INT return TD
• DB Nick Jackson - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 unassisted)
• LB Landon Honeycutt - 5 tackles (3 solo, 2 unassisted), 2 quarterback hurries

Mars Hill returns to action on Saturday, October 23 when they host Catawba.  Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.