A Pella High School senior joins a great legacy of athletes who have competed in Iowa’s biggest showcase of football players. Mason Huerter has accepted an invitation and will compete at the 48th annual Shrine Bowl, which features some of the state’s best soon-to-be college freshman competing in a North vs. South exhibition. Pella Head Coach Jay McKinstrey says Heurter joins some of the best Dutch players of All-Time in taking part in the event.

In addition to competition, the seniors chosen for the Iowa Shrine Bowl help raise money for the The Shriners Hospitals for Children. Huerter joins several recent Pella standouts who made appearances in the showcase, including Ryan Gustafson (2019), Lucas Warner (2018), Nick Finney (2017), Noah Clayberg (2016), and Nathan Clayberg (2014).

The 2020 Iowa Shrine Bowl will be held on Saturday, July 18th at 4:00 p.m. at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls.

Recent players and coaches:
2020 – Mason Heurter (Pella), Grant Hixson, Indianola, Seth Greiner, PCM, Cale Anthony, Pleasantville
2019 – Ryan Gustafson (Pella), Nathan De Bruin (Pella Christian), Noah Treimer (Pella Christian), Wes Cummings (PCM)
2018 – Lucas Warner (Pella), Alex Huisman (Pella Christian), Hunter Tyree (Pleasantville)
2017 – Nick Finney (Pella), David Kacmarynski (Pella Christian), Luke Greiner (PCM), Will Anthony (Pleasantville), Jake Crozier (Twin Cedars), Rich Kacmarynski – assistant coach (Pella Christian)
2016 – Noah Clayberg (Pella), Brock Caviness (Knoxville)
2015 – Tanner Dunkin (Knoxville), Chase Wetterling (Melcher-Dallas)
2014 – Nathan Clayberg – captain (Pella), Jay McKinstrey – head coach (Pella);
2013 – Aaron Crossett (Knoxville), Ethan Kain (PCM), Greg Bonnett – assistant coach (PCM)
2012 – Grant Gustafson (Pella), Hutch Burns (PCM)
2011 – Kyle Nikkel (Pella Christian)
2010 – Blaine Forsythe (Pella)
2009 – Austin Steenhoek (Pella), Eli Groenendyk (Pella Christian), Seth Streeter (PCM)