Stelter was named the District Most Valuable Player and a first-team all-district selection for the Tigers for his contributions as a running back and linebacker. He racked up 462 yards and 13 touchdowns during the regular season, as well as 37 tackles and a pair of sacks on the defensive side of the ball.

Joining him on the first team were quarterback Maeyaert, defensive lineman Vierstraete, defensive back Shep Jensen and offensive linemen Eli Weedman and Angel Chavarria.

Vierstraete was named the district’s Defensive Lineman of the Year for the third time after his senior season, capping off an illustrious career with Marshall. He led the team with 12 tackles for loss and a sack on the season, and his 39 total tackles trailed only Tyson Louwagie.

Maeyaert was also named the district’s quarterback of the year. He completed 54 of his 90 pass attempts for 994 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions, also running the ball for 135 yards and three touchdowns.

Photo by Jake McNeill: Marshall seniors JR Vierstraete (3) and Levi Maeyaert (5) hi-five one another during the Section 2AAAA Section Championship on Oct. 31 against Rocori at Southwest Minnesota State University’s Mattke Field. The Tigers will play in the Class AAAA state quarterfinals today at 6 p.m.

Head coach Terry Bahlmann was named the district Coach of the Year after leading Marshall to the state semifinals for the second consecutive season, while defensive coordinator Brad Bahlmann was named the Assistant Coach of the Year.

Louwagie was one of five honorable mentions for Marshall, along with offensive tackle Aidan Erickson, outside linebacker Cannon Craigmile, defensive lineman Braedyn VanMeveren and defensive back Jayden Meister.