Courtesy Photo | Jimmy Bayes, an Immokalee, FL native, is in Carson, Calif., to play in the Semper...... read more read more
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Story by Cpl. Courtney White, 6th Marine Corps District
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Jimmy Bayes is Recognized for Academic and Athletic Excellence; Selected to Play in Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.
The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. Now in its third year, the game will feature 90 student athletes selected from across the country based on their athletic prowess, academic success and embodiment of the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.
Bayes, from Immokalee, FL, is among those selected to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The game will be broadcast on January 5, 2014, live on Fox Sports 1 at 6 p.m. PST from The StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
“It’s great to meet the different coaches, players and the Marines,” said Bayes, an offensive linebacker for the East team. “They all bring different things to the table and it will be interesting to see how it all works together.”
The student athletes selected for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl exhibit a drive similar to Bayes in that they have more than outstanding athletic ability – they also exemplify youth leadership and are committed to building life skills both on and off the field.
“We are all here to complete,” said Bayes. “We are all here to try and become better athletes and learn life lessons in the process.”
The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is the culmination of the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis Football Program, which also includes an All-American Selection Tour. Through the program, the Marine Corps purposefully engages with well-rounded student athletes to share leadership lessons that will enable future success.
Bayes, who is already committed to the University of South Florida, is most excited about game day.
“At the end of the day, the game is why we are all here,” said Bayes. “We are all here to compete and learn from the Marines. We are here to workout, improve and build relationships.”
| Date Taken: | 01.02.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 01.02.2014 19:39 |
| Story ID: | 118763 |
| Location: | ORANGE COUNTY, CA, US |
| Hometown: | IMMOKALEE, FL, US |
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