Philadelphia Region Boasts Two 2010 McDonald's(R) High School Basketball All Americans

Haley Peters of Peddie High School and Maggie Lucas of Germantown Academy Will Compete Among the Nation's Top High School Players In This Year's Games

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Feb 12, 2010, 12:00 ET

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 11, the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Selection Committee announced the 33rd All American High School Basketball Boys Team and the ninth All American High School Basketball Girls Team. The committee named Haley Peters of Peddie High School in Hightstown, NJ and Maggie Lucas of Germantown Academy in Washington, PA to the Girls Team.

"We are proud to support the achievements of our local student athletes, Haley Peters and Maggie Lucas," said Mike Anton, president, Phil-Ad-Mac Owner/Operator Association. "Not only are these young stars among the top basketball players in the country, but their efforts in Ohio will contribute to raising awareness of an important cause in Ronald McDonald House Charities."

The 2010 All American Games will tip-off in Columbus on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the Value City Arena. The Girls Game begins at 5:30 p.m. ET and will broadcast live on ESPNU. The Boys Game begins at 8:00 p.m. ET and will air live on ESPN.

Proceeds from the 2010 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of Ohio and the local Ronald McDonald House program, and every athlete who participates in the Games will visit the local Ronald McDonald House to experience first-hand how the Games impact the local community. Millions of dollars have been raised since the Games' inception.

More than 90 percent of All American alumni have played college basketball for Division I programs and more than 150 currently compete in the NBA/WNBA, including former and current NCAA, NBA and WNBA superstars Michael Jordan, Alonzo Mourning, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James and Candace Parker.

For a complete list of players and more information on the McDonald's All American Games and RMHC, please visit www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com. To request a media credentials request form, please contact Kate Cartmell-Martin at (215) 790-4367 or [email protected] by March 15, 2010.

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