U.S. Army All-Americans Trent Irwin and Brady White stand with Hart head coach Mike Herrington (middle) and Hart High School principal Dr. Collyn Nielsen.

Only 90 high school football players in the country are selected each year by the U.S. Army to participate in the annual All-American Bowl, and this year Hart High School is honored to have two student athletes selected to participate in this program and prestigious game scheduled for Jan. 3, 2015 at the San Antonio, Texas, Alamodome.

Seniors Trent Irwin and Brady White were honored Thursday at a ceremony at Hart High School in the quad at brunch, which included the band performing and representatives from the U.S. Army presenting the boys with jerseys and caps representing their invitation to this elite team roster.

According to Dr. Collyn Nielsen, Hart principal, Irwin and White are more than student athletes, they are scholar athletes. “Trent and Brady not only excel on the football field, they have taken care of business in the classroom as well, with each young man earning a grade point average well in excess of 4.0,” Dr. Nielsen said. “I would like to congratulate each of them on their tremendous accomplishments at Hart High School and on the special recognition that are receiving today.”

Hart quarterback White is an Arizona State commit while Irwin, wide receiver is still considering his post-secondary options.

Both White and Irwin will be playing for the “West” team, and the game will be broadcast live nationally on NBC at 1 pm (EST) on Jan. 3, 2015.

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Quarterback Brady White Earns Elite Status for 2015 Bowl Game

ROCKAWAY, N.J. (November 13, 2014) – Brady White of William S. Hart High School, Santa Clarita, California, has been selected to join an elite group of All-Americans for the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Those selected will play in the annual East vs. West match-up on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The game will be televised live on NBC at 1 p.m. EST and will feature the nation’s top 90 high school football players.

“Brady and all of the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl players were selected not only for their ability on the football field, but also because they demonstrate mental, emotional and physical toughness – similar strengths to those of our Army Soldiers,” said Mark S. Davis, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for marketing. “We are pleased to welcome these talented athletes to this year’s showcase of athleticism, teamwork and excellence and we congratulate each of them on their selection.”

White was selected by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which consists of All American Games, 247Sports and XOS Digital. U.S. Army All-Americans are eligible for the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award, the Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, the American Family Insurance Defensive Player of the Year Award, the Pete Dawkins Game MVP Award and the Felix “Doc” Blanchard and Glenn Davis Awards.

As a result of White being selected for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, his head coach Mike Herrington is invited to travel to San Antonio to attend the U.S. Army Coaches Academy, an elite three-day learning experience, and participate in Bowl Week activities.

Wide Receiver Trent Irwin Earns Elite Status for 2015 Bowl Game

ROCKAWAY, N.J. (November 13, 2014) – Trent Irwin of Hart High School, Santa Clarita, California, has been selected to join an elite group of All-Americans for the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Those selected will play in the annual East vs. West match-up on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The game will be televised live on NBC at 1 p.m. EST and will feature the nation’s top 90 high school football players.

“Trent and all of the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl players were selected not only for their ability on the football field, but also because they demonstrate mental, emotional and physical toughness – similar strengths to those of our Army Soldiers,” said Mark S. Davis, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for marketing. “We are pleased to welcome these talented athletes to this year’s showcase of athleticism, teamwork and excellence and we congratulate each of them on their selection.”

Irwin was selected by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which consists of All American Games, 247Sports and XOS Digital. U.S. Army All-Americans are eligible for the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award, the Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, the American Family Insurance Defensive Player of the Year Award, the Pete Dawkins Game MVP Award and the Felix “Doc” Blanchard and Glenn Davis Awards.

As a result of Irwin being selected for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, his head coach Mike Herrington is invited to travel to San Antonio to attend the U.S. Army Coaches Academy, an elite three-day learning experience, and participate in Bowl Week activities.

For 15 years, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been the nation’s premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. Andrew Luck, Patrick Peterson and Jamaal Charles made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans, and a total of seven U.S. Army All-American Bowl alumni were drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. The 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl drew a crowd of 40,017 to the Alamodome and was the most-watched sporting event on television over the weekend, excluding the NFL playoffs.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is owned and produced by All American Games, a New Jersey-based sports marketing and event management company. The U.S. Army is the title sponsor of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, and American Family Insurance is the lead national sponsor and presenting sponsor of the telecast on NBC. Other national sponsors include adidas, Gatorade, San Antonio Visitors Bureau, 247Sports, XOS Digital, NCSA, Lockheed Martin, Xenith, Battle Sports Science, EvoShield, 23 Blast Movie, NewTek and Football University. National sponsors of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band include: The National Association for Music Education, Drum Corps International, Jupiter Wind Instruments, Mapex Marching Percussion, Majestic Concert Percussion and DeMoulin Uniforms.

For more information on the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events, visit www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com and www.goarmy.com/events/aab or the official Facebook and Twitter pages located at http://www.facebook.com/USArmyAllAmericanBowl and www.twitter.com/armyallamerican.