Mark Heath-Preston
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- Sport(s):
- Men's Soccer
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- Years Played:
- 2006-10
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- Year Inducted:
- 2020
Mark Heath-Preston is among the most decorated soccer player, and most prolific goal-scorer, in program history. He played four seasons from 2006-10 and helping the Bruins win the conference regular-season title in all four seasons as well as capture three conference tournament titles.
He is one of just four Bruin soccer players to earn first-team all-conference honors in three seasons, was twice selected as the MCAC Offensive Player of the Year, and is one of just five players to twice earn All-America recognition.
Despite losing nearly his entire senior season to injury, Heath-Preston remains the career leader in goals scored (45), game-winning goals (15), points (107) and is part of a three-way tie for sixth in assists (17).
His 2008 season stands out as four program standards he set that year still remain, including his 41 points, 2.56 point per game scoring rate, 17 goals, and his 1.06 goals per game rate.
Bellevue made three regional tournament appearances during his career and earned the program’s first trip to the NAIA National Tournament in 2009. He scored an unassisted goal to help the Bruins pick up their first-ever National Tournament victory over Bethel and send the Bruins on to the final site.
Heath-Preston is married to his wife Mollee Heath-Preston. The couple has two daughters, Ivey and Rhys, and a son, Fynn.
He received his bachelor’s degree from BU in Health and Human Performance, while also earning a master’s degree from Bellevue in Leadership.
