Panthers of Progress: 3 years after rough season, Mars Hill wins playoff game – Times Daily

FLORENCE Joey Barriers introduction to Mars Hill soccer came in 1995, when he was a senior playing the sport for the first time and falling in love with it.

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Panthers of Progress: 3 years after rough season, Mars Hill wins playoff game - Times Daily