Courtesy Photo | Chris Platt, a Willis, TX native, is in Carson, Calif., to play in the Semper Fidelis...... read more read more
CARSON, Calif. - Chris Platt 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.
Platt, a wide receiver from Willis High School, Willis, TX, 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.
“(I’m excited) about coming out to the west coast because I’ve never been out here before, and I get to meet new people,” said Platt, committed to Baylor University.
The student athletes selected for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl exhibit a drive similar to Platt 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.
“(Training with the Marines) is definitely hard, but it doesn’t get to me,” said Platt. He added that he plans on taking away everything the Marines are teaching them and using it in everyday life.
| Date Taken: | 01.03.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 01.03.2014 11:34 |
| Story ID: | 118799 |
| Location: | CARSON, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | WILLIS, TEXAS, US |
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