Lake Forest Academy's Ekakitie Earns All-American Bowl Nomination

Lake Forest Academy junior Faith Ekakitie has been nominated to play in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Only 400 players from across the country received nominations making this an elite group of student-athletes. From the nominees, 90 athletes will be selected to play in the annual East vs. West match-up on Jan. 7, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas.

“Just to be nominated is a great honor,” said Staff Sergeant Albert C. Geimer when he presented Ekakitie with his nomination at the Lake Forest Academy’s morning meeting April 22.

Ekakitie may be able to take his coach with him if he’s selected to play in the bowl game. Lake Forest Academy coach Ted Stewart is a member of a select group to receive a nomination to coach the game.

Ekakitie and Stewart will be selected from their respective group of nominees by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee, which consists of Rivals.com and All American Games’ network of regional coaches throughout the country.

Players and coaches will be notified of their selection to participate in the game starting in September.