(VCSU)  Valley City State University senior defensive linemen Marshaun Jones and Garrett Pemelton have accepted invitations to play in the NAIA Senior Football Classic on Dec. 17 in Durham, N.C.elton t

Both Jones and Pemelton will play for the NAIA West team, joining other top seniors from across the country in the NAIA’s official all-star game.

The NAIA Senior Football Classic is the premiere event leading into the NAIA Football National Championship. Kickoff for the Senior Classic is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Central at Durham County Memorial Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Friday, December 17.

A live video broadcast from the game will be available for free at: https://portal.stretchinternet.com/naia/

Jones and Pemelton were both All-Conference players on VCSU’s defense that allowed just 12.9 points per game – third best in the nation. Jones was a First Team All-Conference selection after racking up 7.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss this season. Pemeltom finished with seven sacks from the defensive end position and was named 2nd Team All-Conference.