Athletics
The college is a Division II member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and it is also a member of the South Atlantic Conference. Mars Hill's sports mascot is the Mountain Lion; the college's colors are royal blue and gold. In May 2011 the men's cycling team won the NCAA Division II national championship. The MHC football team tied for the South Atlantic Conference championship in November 2011 and competed in the Division II national football playoffs. In December 2011 MHC running back Jonas Randolph won the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy, which is given each year to the best player in Division II football. The men's cross country team have also been highly successful over the last decade; they have won 16 straight conference titles and have competed in the NCAA Division II meet 10 times in the last 11 years.
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