28 Jan 2015 Danberry, Rose nominated for All American Games
McDonald’s has announced the 823 high school seniors who have been nominated to play in the 2015 McDonald’s All American Games.
This year’s list includes players from 47 states and the District of Columbia who have been selected by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee. Six players hail from Central Arkansas – two male and four female players. The local players nominated for the 2015 games include:
- KeVaughn Allen, North Little Rock High School, North Little Rock
- Jordan Danberry, Conway High School, Conway
- Caroline Hogue, Arkansas Baptist High School, Little Rock
- Skyler Jackson, Acorn High School, Mena
- Malica Monk, North Little Rock High School, North Little Rock
- Riley Rose, Harding Academy, Searcy
A complete list of 2015 McDonald’s All American Games Nominees is available at mcdaag.com.
“We are very pleased with the nomination of six local players for this year’s McDonald’s All American Games,” said David Stokes, president of McDonald’s of Central Arkansas. “These well-rounded student-athletes display remarkable dedication and commitment to the game, but they also work hard off the court giving back to their schools and the community. As the longstanding top showcase of national basketball talent, it’s an honor to have players from Central Arkansas as nominees for the 2015 Games.”
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