Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl To Air Nationally On CBS Sports Network

PHOENIX, July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- JuniorRank Sports, in partnership with the United States Marine Corps, has announced the highly-anticipated inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl will be nationally televised by CBS Sports Network. The East versus West gridiron matchup featuring 100 of the nation's elite high school football players is slated to take place on Jan. 3, 2012, in Phoenix.  

"The inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is happening right at the peak of bowl season," said Shaon Berry, Semper Fidelis Bowl founder and CEO of JuniorRank Sports. "Securing a national television partner in CBS Sports Network allows us to showcase the nation's best, most well-rounded high school football players, to all of America."

While the Semper Fidelis Bowl attracts top high school football talent, it stands out from other bowls through an embodiment of core values, including athletic excellence, high academic performance and character development. Semper Fidelis Bowl athletes must strive to be well-rounded individuals and not just athletic talents, while reflecting the Marine Corps values of honor, courage and commitment.

The Semper Fidelis Bowl will be broadcast by CBS Sports Network in high definition (HD) and will feature behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with game participants.

In addition, CBS Sports Network will air The Proving Ground football combine on Jan. 2, 2012 at 1 p.m. MST. 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 comprise the next generation of collegiate football talent.

Led by the nation's most respected talent evaluator, Tom Lemming, invitations to both the Semper Fidelis Bowl and the Proving Ground will be issued throughout the summer and fall on a rolling basis until each roster is filled. To learn more about the Semper Fidelis Bowl and presenters JuniorRank Sports and the United States Marine Corps, visit http://www.semperfidelisbowl.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.

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 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 CBS Sports Network:

CBS Sports Network is available across the country to 95 million homes through local cable and video providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 613 and Dish Network Channel 152. For more information, including a full programming schedule and how to get CBS Sports Network, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.

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