Courtesy Photo | Joshua Pelzel, a Rockdale, TX native, is in Carson, Calif., to play in the Semper...... read more read more
CARSON, Calif. - Joshua Pelzel 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.
Pelzel, an offensive guard from Rockdale High School, Rockdale, 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) playing against this level of competition and proving myself, also, prepare myself a little better for college,” said Pelzel, committed to Baylor University.
The student athletes selected for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl exhibit a drive similar to Pelzel 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 really intense and probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done,” said Pelzel. “It’s something you don’t necessarily look forward to but it’s a great experience.” He added he hopes to become a better person and take little bit of their leadership and honor and that will make everything worth it.
| Date Taken: | 01.03.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 01.03.2014 12:19 |
| Story ID: | 118801 |
| Location: | CARSON, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | ROCKDALE, TEXAS, US |
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