2017-18 Cross Country News

Season
Exciting changes to the Cross Country and Track & Field programs at MHU

Mars Hill Athletic Director David Riggins announced exciting changes in the Mars Hill Cross Country and Track and Field programs at Mars Hill University. 

July 11, 2018

Mars Hill earns USTFCCCA All-Academic honors for 22nd straight year

The Mars Hill women's cross country team earned All-Academic Team honors from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), as announced last Thursday.

February 13, 2018

Mars Hill close out season at Southeast Region Cross Country Championships

Nyla Feeney was the top Lions' finisher in the NCAA DII Southeast Region Cross Country Championships held on Saturday morning in Wingate, North Carolina. The Lions finished 22 out of 23 teams.

November 04, 2017

Lions place 10th at SAC Championship

The Mars Hill women's cross country team finished 10th overall at the SAC Championships Saturday morning. Nyla Feeney was the top Lions' runner, finishing 34th overall.

October 21, 2017

Feeney named SAC Runner of the Week

Mars Hill University's Nyla Feeney has been named the AstroTurf South Atlantic Conference Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week for races Oct. 9 - 15, the League announced today.

October 18, 2017

Jones runs personal best, Lions finish 12 at Queen City Invitational

The Mars Hill Lions women's cross country team placed 12 out of 13 teams Friday afternoon at the Queen City Invitational. Hannah Jones ran a personal best time in the 5K, with a time of 25:24.00

October 13, 2017

Feeney, Burns run personal bests at Royals XC Classic

Nyla Feeney and Samantha Burns each ran their personal best times during the 5K race at the Royals XC Classic.

September 29, 2017

Lions finish fifth at Columbus State Cougar Invitational

Mars Hill's women's cross country team finished fifth overall at the 14th Annual Columbus State Cougar Invitational.  Nyla Feeney led all Lions' runners.

September 23, 2017

Feeney notches personal best at Furman Invitational

Nyla Feeney once again led the Mars Hill Lions' women's cross country team at the Furman Invitational Saturday morning.  Feeney set a personal best in the 6K race.

September 09, 2017

Lions place 15th at Furman Invitational

Nyla Feeney once again led the Mars Hill Lions women's cross country team at the Furman Invitational Saturday morning. Feeney set a personal best in the 6K race.

September 09, 2017

Feeney leads Lions to open 2017-18 campaign

Nyla Feeney was the top finisher for the Mars Hill Lions women's cross country team, recording a time of 20:50.01 at the Covered Bridge Cross Country Meet hosted by Appalachian State Friday evening.

September 01, 2017

Lions picked eighth in SAC preseason voting

The Mars Hill women's cross country team was picked to finish in eighth place in the SAC's preseason polling, announced on Wednesday. The Lions also finished in eighth during the 2016 SAC championship race last October.

August 30, 2017