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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Kyron Watson 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.
Watson, linebacker from East St. Louis High School, East St. Louis, Ill., is among those selected to participate in the nationally televised Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. The game will broadcast on January 5, 2014, live on Fox Sports 1 at 5 p.m. PST from the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif.
Watson will fulfill a childhood dream that he’s had since he started playing football when he was seven, when he goes off to play at The University of Kansas next year. Watson is undecided on what he will study.
“This is a great experience to play football with all these guys,” Watson said. “I’m learning a lot from the Marines that are here training with us and I really think it will help me as a football player.
The student athletes selected for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl exhibit a drive similar to Watson 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.
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.
“Man, I’m ready to play some football,” said Watson. “It’s been a lot of fun out here and I just can’t wait to get on the field with these guys and represent back home.”
| Date Taken: | 01.02.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 01.02.2014 21:46 |
| Story ID: | 118776 |
| Location: | ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS, US |
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