Jack Vezmar's Record 17 Shutouts

Featured photo: Marshall celebrates its third district title in four years after a 2-0 win over Coldwater, Oct. 20, 2018. Photo by John Hendler, Ad-Visor and Chronicle.

In the fall of 2018, senior goalkeeper Jack Vezmar kept 17 clean sheets, a Marshall High School record. The Chronicle noted that 17 shutouts also ranked in the top 10 in MHSAA history. Vezmar, a team captain who wore No. 1, anchored a Redhawks team that went unbeaten for 24 straight games and won a district title on the way to a 23-1-1 record. It was one of the best seasons in the program's history.

How the season unfolded

• A fast start. By September 1 the Chronicle said the Redhawks were off to "one of the best starts in school history." Coach Hans Morgan named Vezmar a captain with defender Jack Luciani and midfielder Carter Peek.

• Five by early September. Vezmar had already recorded his fifth shutout of the season by the paper's September 8 edition.

• No. 12 and a conference title. On October 2, Vezmar went the distance in a 5-0 win over Jackson Northwest. It was his 12th shutout, and it clinched Marshall's second straight Interstate 8 title with a perfect 7-0-0 league record. The Redhawks were 18-0.

• District champions. On October 20, Marshall won its third district title in four years, ranked third in Division 2.

• The only loss. The run ended October 23 in the regional semifinal at Mattawan against Grand Rapids Christian. It was Marshall's first and only loss of the season.

• Vezmar finished with 17 shutouts.

Photo: Captain Carter Peek hoists the district championship trophy, Oct. 20, 2018. Photo by John Hendler, Ad-Visor and Chronicle.