Rankin named SAC Defensive Player of the Week
Mars Hill senior defensive back Tristan Rankin was named the South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league Monday morning.
ROCK HILL, S.C. - Mars Hill senior defensive back Tristan Rankin was named the South Atlantic Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league Monday morning.
Rankin, a native of Hickory, N.C., led the Lions to a season-opening 15-10 win over nationally ranked No. 17/22 Wingate. Rankin had seven tackles and two pass breakups to lead the Lion defense. He also scooped up a fumble late in the fourth quarter and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown to give Mars Hill the lead and the eventual win.
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