Allen Gregory

MARS HILL, N.C. – The Emory & Henry Wasps experienced a nightmare in football last season against the Mars Hill Lions.

Fresh off a national ranking, E&H entered the road contest with a chance at a South Atlantic Conference divisional title and a NCAA Division II playoff bid.

Doomed by 11 penalties and four turnovers, the Wasps came away with a loss that ended their playoff hopes.

That pain was exorcised in a big way on Saturday.

In a complete performance, E&H ended a three-game losing streak to the Lions with a 48-23 win before a homecoming crowd of 3,250.

E&H (5-1, 6-1) has a one-game lead in the SAC entering the Oct. 18 homecoming contest against Wingate.

“This is a lot better feeling compared to last year,” E&H head coach Quintin Hunter said. “We faced a high-calib

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