Heidelberg's football team secured four spots in the D3football.com All-Region teams for the 2023 season, with Griffin Pendry and Key Cunningham making the first team for defense, and Montavious Yearby and kicker Brandon Steckel receiving second-team honors on offense. Pendry, a hard-hitting safety, has an impressive track record, earning his third All-Region first-team selection and boasting a career of significant contributions to Heidelberg's defense. Cunningham, on the other hand, had a standout year, marking his first appearance on the All-Region list. Yearby, with a total of four D3football.com honors, and Steckel, with an illustrious career, maintain Heidelberg's strong presence in the All-Region selections.

By the Numbers
  • Pendry had 52 tackles, including four for loss, and two sacks this season.
  • Cunningham tallied six interceptions, tying for fourth all-time in HU record books.
  • Yearby accumulated 1,118 rushing yards, 160 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns in the 2023 season.
State of Play
  • Heidelberg secured four spots in the D3football.com All-Region teams for the 2023 season.
  • Pendry and Cunningham made the first team for defense, while Yearby and Steckel received second-team honors on offense.
  • Heidelberg has had at least one first-team all-region in 14 of the last 15 seasons.
Bottom Line

The Heidelberg football team's strong representation in the D3football.com All-Region teams for the 2023 season reflects the program's ongoing legacy of producing top-tier talent and maintaining a formidable presence in regional honors.