HORNETS SPRING FOOTBALL PLAYER SPOTLIGHT- MARQUIS GILLIS

Dover, Del. (Mar. 25, 2023) –  Despite capturing Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie-of-the-Year and All-MEAC Second Team honors as a redshirt freshman in 2022, Delaware State running back Marquis (MAR-keese) Gills (r-so.; Milford, Del.) still believes he has plenty to prove to the Hornets' new coaching staff and the league this year. An All-State and All-Henlopen Conference selection at Milford High School, Gillis was the MEAC's top newcomer last season after finishing fifth in the conference in rushing at 49.5 yards per game (545 total) despite missing some late season action for medical reasons. He also rushed for five touchdowns to tie for fifth in the league. Gillis ran for a career-high 123 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in the Hornets' 28-7 win over Norfolk State, and  tallied 94 yards and a TD on 12 attempts at Howard last season.
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