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Eli Bannister

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Defender
Hometown:
Fayetteville, Ga.
High School:
Sandy Creek HS

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB

Played at Sandy Creek HS for his senior season
Played at Whitewater HS his junior season
Scored 29 goals and recorded 8 assists en route to earning All-Star, All-Region and All-County honors his junior season
Played for Concorde Fire FC under Ken Kurlio

PERSONAL

Son of Luana and Robert Bannister
Has an older brother, Nigel
Graduated from Sandy Creek HS
Claims to have no phobias because "I'm a grown man"
Enjoys the Fast and Furious and the Harry Potter movies
Favorite food is TURKEY!!
Lists his family members as his heroes
Majoring in Marketing and Accounting

Mercer Football Press Conference (Week 7 vs Princeton)

Monday, October 06

Mercer 45 | Samford 21 Post Game Press Conference 10//5/25

Sunday, October 05

Mercer Football 2025 | vs. Samford | Full Game Highlights

Sunday, October 05

Mercer Football Press Conference (Week 6 vs Samford)

Tuesday, September 30

Mercer Celebration

Bears Earn 1-1 Draw To Begin Conference Play

Saturday, October 04

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Bears Open Conference Play At Betts Against No. 7 Furman

Friday, October 03

UNCW Post Header

Men’s Soccer Loses 1-0 Despite Hampshaw’s Career Night

Saturday, September 27

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Men’s Soccer Heads To Wilmington For Road Match

Friday, September 26