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ATLANTA – As the Marine Corps’ Semper Fidelis Football Program readies for another bowl game, it becomes apparent where a large portion of the East team will hail from. The state of Georgia has already produced eight All-American football players for the 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl game which will be held in Carson, Calif., Jan. 4, 2015.
The Semper Fidelis Bowl is an annual football game hosted by the Marine Corps where more than 90 high school student athletes will gather for an East Coast verse West Coast game.
The SFAAB is unique because it brings together high school-athletes from across the country that were selected for being some of the most talented football players in the nation, as well as, high-academic performers and leaders in their communities. Unlike other similar East vs. West high school bowl games, the Semper Fi Bowl offers a unique experience for players to attend and participate in several activities prior to game day. These efforts reinforce the Marines core values and extend beyond physical athleticism.
Throughout the bowl week, the elite high school football players will have the opportunity to engage with Marines and the community. The Marines’ focus is to reinforce the applicability of the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage, and commitment to success both on and off the gridiron.
Headed to California are:
- Austin Bryant, a defensive end from Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, GA
- Zach Giella, an offensive tackle/offensive guard from Augusta Christian School in Martinez, GA
- Marquel Harrell, an offensive guard from Creekside High School in Fairburn, GA
- Mike Horton, an offensive guard from Lakeside High School in Atlanta, GA
- Eric Swinney, a running back from Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, GA
- Arrington Farrar, a safety from Woodward Academy in Atlanta, GA
- Nick Wilson, an offensive guard from Milton High School in Milton, GA
- Jordan Hayes, a safety from Grayson High School in Loganville, GA
The weeklong engagement that is Semper Fidelis Bowl week leads up to the nationally-televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.
The 2015 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will be held on January 4, 2015 at 6 p.m. PST in Carson, Calif. The game will be played at the StubHub Center and aired live on Fox Sports 1.
For more information and to follow the athletes throughout the bowl week, visit the following web pages:
http://www.dvidshub.net/feature/SemperFiBowl
http://semperfidelisfootball.com/
www.facebook.com/semperfidelisfootball/
www.twitter.com/thesemperfibowl/
| Date Taken: | 10.23.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 10.23.2014 16:04 |
| Story ID: | 145894 |
| Location: | ATLANTA, GA, US |
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