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Story by Cpl. Courtney White, 6th Marine Corps District
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Zack Darlington 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.
Darlington, from Apopka High School, Apopka, 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 is an honor to be chosen to play in the Semper Fidelis bowl game,” said Darlington, a quarterback for the East team. “It just shows that hard work pays off.”
The student athletes selected for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl exhibit a drive similar to Darlington 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.
According to Darlington, you may be the best of the best at your school, but at the bowl game it’s all even ground because all of the players are exceptional.
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.
“It’s neat to train with the Marines,” said Darlington. “One of my coaches was a Navy SEAL and there just seems to be a special place in my heart for the military. When the Semper Fi game became an option, I had to jump on it.”
Darlington, who is committed to the University of Nebraska, plans to major in Exercise Science.
“I like the physical aspect of the science,” said Darlington. “Even after football, I would still be able to be around the game.”
| Date Taken: | 01.02.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 01.02.2014 19:29 |
| Story ID: | 118770 |
| Location: | ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | APOPKA, FLORIDA, US |
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