The inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl had as much enthusiasm and intensity on the sidelines as the players and coaches did on the field. The Marine Corps pageantry was on exhibit inside and outside of Chase Field in Phoenix from the time the players took the field to the time the West squad hoisted the championship trophy at midfield. From Master Sergeants’ giving locker room speeches and an F-16 flyover during the national anthem, there was no question which branch of the armed forces was behind the game.

It was a close game, but in the end it was the West with a 17-14 victory over the East. Jaydon Mickens, a West squad wide receiver from Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, was named bowl MVP.

In the first ever Semper Fi Bowl the West squad claimed a hard fought victory over the East 17-14.

The East squad was the first to strike, after converting a tough 4th down and 1 thanks to a Rushel Shell rush.

To cap of the same drive Minnesota QB commit Phillip Nelson threw a 47 yard strike to Auburn commit Jaquay Williams to make it 7-0 in favor of the East.

But the West would not be outdone, with 8:40 left in the second quarter QB Jeff Lindquist completed a 14yd TD to Jaydon Mickens to even the score at 7-7.

Lindquist continued his impressive day to end the second quarter, with just over 2 minutes left on the clock throwing a 26 yard TD to Vanderbilt commit Corey Batey – putting the West up 14-7.

Just when the FOXSportsNEXT team started talking about naming Lindquist the Game MVP, after only the second quarter, the East struck back.

Ignited by a 53 yard return by Virginia Tech commit Donaldven Manning, the east scored in less than a minute.

On a perfectly designed nine yard toss from Boise State QB commit Nick Patti to Minnesota TE commit Maxx Williams, the future Gopher jumped over two defenders to bring down the TD.

Both teams entered halftime tied 14-14.

When the third quarter began, so did the running clock — and with it died all offensive action. Both teams went back and fourth, until the game winning 46 yard field goal from Marshall Morgan with 5 minutes left in the game.

The East squad tried to mount a come back, but to no avail – and the West was won 17-14.

Uniforms to feature cutting edge design and technology; Spalding TF-SB1 Football takes game to next level

PHOENIX (Dec. 28, 2011) – RUSSELL ATHLETIC®, a
division of Russell Brands, LLC, and the official uniform and apparel sponsor
of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, today unveiled the on-field apparel to
be worn at the Jan. 3 game between the East and West all-star squads.  The
game will be held at Chase Field in Phoenix and will be broadcast nationally on
CBS Sports Network, with kickoff at 4 p.m. MST.

The state-of-the-art uniforms will feature new Russell
Athletic® 100 percent compression and heat dissipation technology to provide
increased breathability as well as maximum comfort and performance for
athletes.  These innovative jerseys also include sublimation design
technology on the sleeve, allowing for fully customizable logo design. The
official Semper Fidelis Bowl uniforms will feature a unique sublimated logo of
the United States Marine Corps, the result of design collaboration between
Junior Rank, the United States Marine Corps and Russell Brands.   (Hi
res images of the uniforms can be accessed for editorial purposes by logging on
to https://sendit.ketchum.com/RetrieveEmail.aspx?ID=6a849577-d5bb-4288-ac3b-11ca6ac3c5fc
and entering the password “sleepywater23”.)

Russell is also providing the official performance uniform
for all 300 athletes participating in The Proving Ground National Combine Jan.
2.   Each player will be outfitted in the latest gear from Russell’s
sublimated performance line, including a sleeveless compression top designed
specifically for the event.  Custom United States Marine Corps logos will
also appear on the jersey, which comes in four different design cuts and
features the Russell Athletic Dri-Power® moisture wicking fabric. The tops will
be available to the public in the fall of 2012.

“The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is the perfect vehicle
for Russell to showcase the high quality uniforms and apparel we offer teams
around the country,” said Gary Barfield, executive vice president, Russell
Brands, LLC. “We are thrilled to collaborate with JuniorRank Sports and the
United States Marine Corps to help make this prestigious game a success and a
memorable experience for everyone involved.”

Additionally, Spalding, a division of Russell Brands, will
provide the official game ball of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. 
The Spalding TF-SB1 Spiral Balance football utilizes technology designed to
give the ball a tighter and more accurate spiral without altering the ball’s
weight and feel.  The ball also features lighter colored leather for
increased visibility and Diamond Cross Weave (DCW) laces for an enhanced
grip.  The ball is National Federation of High School
Associations-approved, and, along with game day replica jerseys and other Russell-produced
souvenirs, will be available for sale at the game and on the bowl game website.

“Russell has once again gone above and beyond to provide the
players, coaches and sideline personnel with the highest quality uniforms and
apparel,” said Shaon Berry, Semper Fidelis Bowl founder and CEO of JuniorRank
Sports.  “These players are among the best in the country and when they
hit the field, they will truly look the part.”

In addition to the game day and combine uniforms, all
participants will receive a Russell Athletic travel warm-up suit, polo
shirt, practice jersey and pants, t-shirt, shorts, sweat bands, gloves and a
team bag.

To learn more about Russell Athletic’s products visit RussellAthletic.com.  Join the
“Together We R” movement by visiting the
official blog.

To learn more about the Semper Fidelis Bowl and presenters JuniorRank Sports and the United States Marine Corps, visit SemperFidelisBowl.com.

Join the conversation about the Semper Fidelis All-American
Bowl on Facebook by visiting Semper
Fidelis Bowl, or on Twitter @semperfibowl.

Russell Brands, LLC

Building on its more than 100 year heritage as an athletic
company, Russell Brands has become a global leader in the sporting goods
industry with apparel and equipment for all levels of activity—from
professional sports stadiums to the playing fields of major colleges to the
backyards of homes. Featuring well-known brands such as Russell Athletic®,
Spalding®, and Bike®, Russell has the products to meet the needs of the serious
athlete and the weekend warrior—and everyone in between.  For more
information, please visit www.russellathletic.com.

About the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

The Semper
Fidelis All-American Bowl, proudly presented by JuniorRank Sports and the United States Marine Corps, will air on CBS
Sports Network Jan. 3, 2012, at 4 p.m. MST, from Phoenix. One hundred of the
nation’s elite high school football players will face off in a traditional East
versus West gridiron matchup, showcasing athletes who embody the Marine Corps
values of honor, courage and commitment. The Proving Ground Football Combine,
airing Jan. 2, 2012, at 1 p.m. MST, on CBS Sports Network, will give viewers
the chance to watch 400 of the country’s best high school football stars participate
in skills competitions, showing a national audience why these impressive
athletes comprise the next generation of collegiate football talent.

About JuniorRank Sports

JuniorRank Sports
identifies, trains and recognizes the best student athletes in the country,
focusing on the principles of character, integrity, discipline and academic
excellence. Seeking to cultivate the next generation of college football
athletes, JuniorRank Sports adopts a socially responsible approach that
evaluates performance on, and off, the field. By hosting several skills camps
in cities across the country, CEO Shaon Berry and JuniorRank Sports staff meet,
train and work alongside student athletes who are dedicated to honing their
football skills, while also developing the skills that will carry them beyond
their football playing careers.

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PHOENIX (Dec. 23, 2011) – The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is heating up the desert on Jan. 3, 2012, with an impressive lineup of high school football players for the inaugural game in Phoenix. Showcasing the best in high school football talent, Semper Fidelis All-Americans will light up Chase Field with their agility and quickness, demonstrating why many of them have been heavily recruited by Division I football programs.

The final roster for the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl includes:

East Squad:

Jared Afalava, linebacker, Bingham High School, South Jordan, Utah

Ryan Brodie, offensive guard, Long Branch High School, Long Branch, N.J.

James Burgess, linebacker, Homestead High School, Homestead, Fla.

Justin Combs, cornerback, Iona Preparatory, New Rochelle, N.Y.

Demetrious Cox, safety, Jeannette High School, Jeannette, Pa.

Sheldon Day, defensive tackle, Warren Central High School, Indianapolis

John Denman, Jr., offensive tackle, Pennsbury High School, Fairless Hills, Pa.

Jordan Diamond, offensive tackle, Simeon Vocational High School, Chicago

Ryan Dillard, cornerback, Buford High School, Buford, Ga.

Faith Ekakitie, defensive end/defensive tackle, Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest, Ill.

Justin Ferguson, wide receiver, Flanagan High School, Pembroke Pines, Fla.

Brian Gaia, defensive tackle, Gilman School, Baltimore

Malik Gilmore, wide receiver, Lakewood High School, Lakewood, Calif.

Adam Griffith, kicker, Calhoun High School, Calhoun, Ga.

Mark Harrell, offensive tackle, Charlotte Catholic, Charlotte, N.C.

Camrhon Hughes, offensive guard, Harker Heights High School, Harker Heights, Texas

Malin Jones, running back, Joliet Catholic, Joliet, Ill.

Darren Lake, defensive tackle, Sumter County High School, York, Ala.

Wes Lunt, quarterback, Rochester High School, Rochester, Ill.

Donaldven Manning, safety, Miami Central High School, Miami

Max McCaffrey, safety, Valor Christian High School, Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Greg McMullen, defensive end, Archbishop Hoban High School, Akron, Ohio

Michael Moore, defensive end, DeMatha High School, Hyattsville, Md.

Kye Morgan, running back, Franklin High School, Somerset, N.J.

Philip Nelson, quarterback, Mankato West High School, Mankato, Minn.

Moana Ofahengaue, linebacker, Westlake High School, Saratoga Springs, Utah

Michael Panico, wide receiver, Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein, Ill.

Nick Patti, quarterback, Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando, Fla.

Will Redmond, cornerback, Memphis East High School, Memphis, Tenn.

Armani Reeves, cornerback, Catholic Memorial High School, West Roxbury, Mass.

Jordan Richmond, inside linebacker/outside linebacker, Ryan High School, Denton, Texas

Joseph Scelfo, offensive guard/long snapper, North Oconee High School, Bogart, Ga.

Rushel Shell, running back, Hopewell High School, Aliquippa, Pa.

Scott Starr, linebacker, Norco High School, Norco, Calif.

David Thompson, quarterback, Westminster Christian, Miami

Bryce Treggs, wide receiver, St. John Bosco, Bellflower, Calif.

Jeremy Ward, offensive guard, Pottsville High School, Pottsville, Ark.

Jordan Westerkamp, wide receiver, Montini High School, Lombard, Ill.

Camren Williams, inside linebacker, Catholic Memorial High School, West Roxbury, Mass.

JaQuay Williams, wide receiver, Sandy Creek High School, Tyrone, Ga.

Maxx Williams, punter/tight end, Waconia High School, Waconia, Minn.

Walker Williams, offensive tackle, Tacoma Baptist High School, Tacoma, Wash.

Courtnye Wynn, defensive tackle, Norfolk Christian High School, Norfolk, Va.

West Squad:

Jeremiah Allison, linebacker, Dorsey High School, Los Angeles

Vincent Ascolese, linebacker, North Bergen High School, North Bergen, N.J.

Michael Barton, linebacker, De La Salle High School, Concord, Calif.

Cory Batey, wide receiver, Ensworth High School, Nashville, Tenn.

Camden Bell, long snapper, Cleveland High School, Cleveland,Tenn.

V’Angelo Bentley, cornerback, Glenville High School, Cleveland

Adam Bisnowaty, offensive guard, Fox Chapel Senior High School, Pittsburgh

Paul Boyette, Jr., defensive tackle, Humble High School, Humble, Texas

George “Bam” Bradley, safety, Trotwood-Madison High School, Trotwood, Ohio

DeForest Buckner, defensive end, Punahou High School, Honolulu

Matt Cochran, center/long snapper, Buhach Colony High School, Atwater, Calif.

Nathan Dean, offensive tackle, Juanita High School, Kirkland, Wash.

James DeLoach, defensive tackle, Jenkins County High School, Millen, Ga.

Gehrig Dieter, wide receiver, Washington High School, South Bend, Ind.

D.J. Foster, wide receiver, Saguaro High School, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Greg Garmon, running back, McDowell Senior High School, Erie, Pa.

Deontay Greenberry, wide receiver, Washington Union High School, Fresno, Calif.

Todd Gurley II, running back, Tarboro High School, Tarboro, N.C.

Zach Hemmila, offensive guard, Chandler High School, Chandler, Ariz.

Zachary Hoffpauir, safety, Centennial High School, Peoria, Ariz.

Jaxon Hood, defensive lineman, Hamilton High School, Chandler, Ariz.

Bart Houston, quarterback, De La Salle High School, Concord, Calif.

Jesse James, tight end, South Allegheny High School, McKeesport, Pa.

Alex Kozan, offensive guard/offensive tackle/center, Valor Christian High School, Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Quanzell Lambert, inside linebacker, Timbercreek High School, Erial, N.J.

Jeff Lindquist, quarterback, Mercer Island High School, Mercer Island, Wash.

Andre McDonald, wide receiver, Hopkins High School, Minnetonka, Minn.

Jaydon Mickens, wide receiver, Dorsey High School, Los Angeles

Marshall Morgan, kicker, American Heritage, Plantation, Fla.

Wayne Morgan, cornerback, Erasmus Hall Campus, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Skyler Mornhinweg, quarterback, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Philadelphia

Avery Moss, defensive end, Corona del Sol High School, Tempe, Ariz.

Brandon Napoleon, cornerback, St. Peter’s Preparatory, Jersey City, N.J.

Hardy Nickerson Jr, linebacker, Bishop O’Dowd High School, Oakland, Calif.

Mario Ojemudia, defensive end, Harrison High School, Farmington Hills, Mich.

Teko Powell, defensive lineman, Miami Northland High School, Miami

Deaysean Rippy, offensive linebacker, Sto-Rox High School, McKees Rocks, Pa.

Tee Shepard, cornerback, Washington Union High School, Fresno, Calif.

D.J. Singleton, safety, St. Peter’s Preparatory, Jersey City, N.J.

Anthony Standifer, cornerback, Crete Monee High School, Crete, Ill.

Ronnie Stanley, offensive tackle, Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas

Freddie Tagaloa, offensive tackle, Salesian High School, Richmond, Calif.

Conrad Ukropina, punter, Loyola High School, Los Angeles

Jordan Watkins, offensive guard, Woodward Academy, College Park, Ga.

Josh Weeks, wide receiver, Show Low High School, Show Low, Ariz.

Kendrius Whitehead, offensive linebacker, Martin Luther King, Jr. High School, Lithonia, Ga.

Jonathan Williams, running back, Allen High School, Allen, Texas

Javon Williams, wide receiver, Chandler High School, Chandler, Ariz.

Tim Wright, athlete, La Marque High School, La Marque, Texas

The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will air on CBS Sports Network Jan. 3, 2012, at 4 p.m. MST.

In addition to the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, the Proving Ground football combine will take place at Chase Field on Jan. 2, 2012. The combine will give viewers the chance to watch 400 of the country’s best high school football stars participate in skills competitions, showing a national audience why these impressive athletes represent the next generation of
collegiate football talent. The Proving Ground will also air Jan. 2, 2012, at 1 p.m. MST, on CBS Sports Network.

To learn more about the Semper Fidelis Bowl and presenters JuniorRank Sports and the United States Marine Corps, visit http://www.semperfidelisbowl.com.

Follow the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/semperfibowl

Like the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/semperfidelisbowl

 About the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl:
The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, proudly presented by JuniorRank Sports and the United States Marine Corps, will air on CBS Sports Network Jan. 3, 2012, at 4 p.m. MST, from Phoenix. One hundred of the nation’s elite high school football players will face off in a traditional East versus West gridiron matchup, showcasing athletes who embody the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment. The Proving Ground Football Combine, airing Jan. 2, 2012, at 1 p.m. MST, on CBS Sports Network, will give viewers the chance to watch 400 of the country’s best high school football stars participate in skills competitions, showing a national audience why these impressive athletes comprise the next generation of collegiate football talent.

About JuniorRank Sports:
JuniorRank Sports identifies, trains and recognizes the best student athletes in the country, focusing on the principles of character, integrity, discipline and academic excellence. Seeking to
cultivate the next generation of college football athletes, JuniorRank Sports adopts a socially responsible approach that evaluates performance on, and off, the field. By hosting several skills camps in cities across the country, CEO Shaon Berry and JuniorRank Sports staff meet, train and work alongside student athletes who are dedicated to honing their football skills, while also developing the skills that will carry them beyond their football playing careers.

About the U.S. Marine Corps
For 236 years, the United States Marine Corps has been our nation’s expeditionary force of choice, committed to making Marines, winning our nation’s battles, and developing quality citizens. The Marine Corps has a legacy of tough, elite warriors who are “first to fight,” placing equal value on physical fitness, education and high moral character. Marines are more than elite warriors – they are smart, courageous, compassionate citizens. For more information, please visit Marines.com.

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In addition, Xenith will provide X2 football helmets for each All-American.

Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Roster

Proving Ground National Combine Athletes

The final countdown to the game is on and we look forward to seeing all of these athletes, their families and friends in Phoenix this January!

It’s not the NFL, but a draft of top-flight high school football players will take place Friday night (7 p.m., EST) during the weekly Tom Lemming show on the CBS Sports Network. Read more.

Two of Southern Nevada’s top college football recruits will be playing in national all-star games in the upcoming weeks. Read more.