[4] Nicknamed "Magic Mike", he helped the football team compile a 14–1 record with a state championship appearance in his only year as a starter, throwing for 2,672 yards and 22 touchdowns while being the AHSAA Class 5A leader in passing yards, completion percentage (68.8%) and total touchdowns.
[2][4] An unranked recruit, Hiers committed to play college football for the Murray State Racers.
[5] Hiers transferred to Northwest Mississippi Community College in 2020 and started six games for the team in the COVID-19-shortened season, completing 67% of his pass attempts while throwing for 1,426 yards and 13 touchdowns.
[9] He was named a third-team All-American by Associated Press, a second-team choice by Stats Perform and helped Samford reach the FCS playoffs.
[13] Hiers was signed to the practice roster of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in September 2024.