Mary Haridin-Baylor Athletics

Marcus has been a big-play threat in the passing game for the Cru each of the past two seasons. He should once again be a key offensive cog this year. 2014: First Team All-ASC selection ... started 11 games and appeared in all 12 at wide receiver ... led the Cru with 47 receptions and had 470 yards and two touchdowns ... also ran for 38 yards on four carries and averaged 27.3 yards per kickoff return ... had career highs with seven grabs for 120 yards in the regular season victory over TLU ... bested that with nine catches the following week against HSU ... had four or more receptions in seven of the 12 games. 2013: First Team All-ASC and Academic All-ASC selection ... started 10 games and appeared in 12 at receiver ... caught 30 passes for 485 yards and two touchdowns ... ran for 185 yards and two TD on 19 carries ... completed both of his pass attempts for 79 yards and two more scores ... also returned four punts and five kickoffs ... caught five passes for 109 yards and a TD against LC ... ran for 66 yards and two scores against MC ... threw TD passes against ETBU and St. John Fisher. 2012: Spent the season playing for the Cru junior varsity. High School: All-District football and baseball player at Ranchview High School ... also lettered in track and field as a four-time All-District performer. Personal: Son of Tiffaney and Nate Ballansaw ... born February 17, 1994 ... majoring in business management.