Evansville Mater Dei’s Mason Wunderlich Has Passed All His Tests

Mason Wunderlich can’t take all the credit for his success on the gridiron.

The Evansville Mater Dei senior quarterback has always been one to spread the wealth around.

“I have been able to achieve my goals because of the people around me,” Wunderlich said. “My parents and grandparents have sacrificed so much time taking me places to get better. Not only with their time, but also spending a lot of money, and I can’t thank them enough. All the coaches I have worked with and all my teammates. They all have shaped me into the player I am.”

After earning all-state accolades last year for helping guide the Wildcats to a Class 2A state runner-up finish, the 6-foot-5. 220-pound standout showed why he was deserving of being a member of the Indiana Football Digest’s Prime Time 25 last week against No. 7 (Class 5A) Castle.

Faced with a fourth-quarter deficit, Wunderlich proved to be one cool customer by connecting with Luke McDurmon for the game-winning three-yard touchdown pass with 1:49 remaining to lead top-ranked Mater Dei to a 17-14 win.

“Mason has worked diligently not only by attending camps but also in studying film to become an even better quarterback,” said Mater Dei coach Mike Goebel. “He possesses the physical characteristics and leadership qualities needed to become one of our best ever players”

Over his first three seasons, Wunderlich has thrown for 4,824 yards, which is sixth all-time, with 49 touchdowns, including 2,671 yards and 28 scores last fall.

“Getting better every year is always a goal for many players,” said Wunderlich, who has 459 yards passing and four touchdowns so far in 2022. “I never would have thought I would be sixth all-time in passing yards in Mater Dei history, especially having a whole year still left. Many great quarterbacks have gone through Mater Dei and no word can describe how lucky I am to be up on the list with them.

“Going into my fourth season is something I am grateful for. I have been able to watch Mater Dei football ever since I…