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The 1st Infantry Division hosted a U.S. Army All American Bowl Selection, at Victory Hall, Fort Riley, Kansas on Dec. 7, 2023.
U.S. Army Col. Terry Tillis, the deputy commander of maneuver, 1st Inf. Div., honored Michael Boganowski, a student attending Junction City High School, who received an invitation to attend the U.S. Army American Bowl. Bowl week invites many of the nation’s top players and teams to showcase their ability and compete on the nation’s biggest football stage.
Selected for his talent in the field, Boganowski is a 6-2, 195-pound Linebacker who finished his high school season with 123 Total tackles (67 solo, three for loss), four interceptions, one forced fumble, one passing touchdown, and two rushing touchdowns. He is being highlighted by the 1st Inf. Div. because he was the number one pick in the state to attend the bowl.
“I've been blessed with a few talents, and I work very hard on and off the field that has helped me be put into this spot,” said Boganowski.
U.S. Army Col. Terry Tillis, the deputy commander of maneuver, 1st Inf. Div., spoke about his history with the Boganowski family which dates back to 2013. Boganowski’s father, Master Sgt. Michael Boganowski Sr., is a Soldier assigned to Fort Riley. Tillis congratulated the family on Boganowski’s athletic success. Tillis had last seen Boganowski as a child and spoke to how amazed he was with the young man he had grown up to be.
“It's your values that have made you different, it's your discipline, your drive, the grit that you give,” said Tillis.”It's your family that have all been a part of you becoming the young man that you are. Congratulations on not only this but we believe you have a bright future, we’re excited to be cheering for you, and to the family, thank you for your tremendous sacrifices that have helped him get to where he is.”
Randall Zimmerman, the head football coach of Junction City high school also attended the ceremony in support of Boganowski.
“I’d like to thank Fort Riley, the U.S. Army, and all military branches for what you do here and abroad to allow young people like Michael and his brothers to grow up in a safe country,” said Zimmerman,“Congratulations Michael, I'm looking forward to watching you develop as a football athlete but more importantly as a young man.”
Zimmerman is in his 30th season as a football coach for Junction City High School. He has led the Blue Jays to 215 wins in 36 years of service continued.
Boganowski was presented with the jersey he will wear in the upcoming game by the U.S. Army All American Bowl Chairmen Richard McGuinness.
“On behalf of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army All American Bowl, for the 2023 class you are one the top 80 players in the country, congratulations, you deserve it,” said McGuinness.
Closing the ceremony Boganowski shared a few words with those in attendance.
“Thank you to everyone for coming out and witnessing this moment. Thank you to my family for all of your sacrifices and supporting me through these four years and I can't wait to continue my journey for another four.”
The U.S. Army All American Bowl will take place on Dec. 18th, in Frisco, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Boganowski is committed to the Oklahoma Sooners to continue his football career into college.
| Date Taken: | 12.08.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 12.21.2023 09:10 |
| Story ID: | 459519 |
| Location: | FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US |
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