HHS's Sims honored by Army Bowl

Homewood High School senior Jordan Sims was honored by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl for being named to the All-American team on Thursday, Oct. 24.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school football all-star game, featuring the best 90 players in a classic East vs. West match-up every January in San Antonio’s Alamodome. Selection as a U.S. Army All-American is a prestigious honor for these athletes and musicians. Only the strongest are chosen to wear the Army colors, and these young men and women truly embody the characteristics of the Army Strong Soldier – demonstrating strength through loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal Courage on a daily basis.

The Army Bowl enjoys a worldwide television audience, thanks to a live broadcast on NBC. Last year’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl marked the 13th anniversary of the game and drew a record crowd of 40,133. 

The next Bowl game will take place on January 4, 2014, at noon CST.

The history and tradition of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is unparalleled, highlighted by Heisman Trophy winners and more than 200 NFL players counted among its alumni. Throughout the years, the game has featured the nation’s most elite football players, providing a launching pad for college and NFL stars such as Andrew Luck, Tim Tebow, Jamaal Charles, Percy Harvin, Patrick Peterson, AJ McCarron and De'Anthony Thomas.