H-F, Marian, Bloom Seniors Named Finalists for McDonald's All American Games

McDonald’s Wednesday announced the list of high school seniors nominated for the 2015 McDonald’s All American Games, taking place on April 1 at Chicago’s United Center. The list features 29 Illinois prep stars—20 boys and 9 girls—all of whom are now eligible to make the final team of 24 boys and 24 girls that will be selected to play in the 2015 Games. The final teams will be announced during the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m.

Marian Catholic seniors Kauai Bradley and Teniya Page, along with Bloom Township’s Danielle King and Katherine Strong, join H-F’s Faith Suggs as several of 29 Illinois players nominated by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee.

Others include:

• 2015 Boys Nominees
  • Jordan Ash (St. Joseph High School – Westchester)
  • Evan Boudreaux (Lake Forest High School – Lake Forest)
  • Jalen Brunson (Adlai E. Stevenson High School – Lincolnshire)
  • Myles Carter (St. Rita of Cascia High School – Chicago)
  • Kain Harris (Morgan Park High School – Chicago)
  • Brandon Hutton (DeLaSalle Institute – Chicago)
  • Aaron Jordan (Plainfield East High School – Plainfield)
  • Charles Matthews (St. Rita High School – Chicago)
  • Edward Morrow (Simeon Career Academy – Chicago)
  • Isaiah Moss (Simeon Career Academy – Chicago)
  • Prentiss Nixon (Bolingbrook High School – Bolingbrook)
  • Weisner Perez (J. Sterling Morton West School – Berwyn)
  • Luwane Pipkins (Bogan High School – Chicago)
  • Christian Romine (Mahomet-Seymour High School – Mahomet)
  • Admiral Schofield (Zion Benton High School – Zion)
  • Frederick Scott (Simeon Career Academy – Chicago)
  • Josh Stamps (Curie Metropolitan High School – Chicago)
  • Glynn Watson (St. Joseph High School – Westchester)
  • D.J. Williams (Simeon Career Academy – Chicago)

• 2015 Girls Nominees
  • Kauai Bradley (Marian Catholic High School – Chicago Heights)
  • Danielle King (Bloom Township High School – Chicago Heights)
  • Haley Gorecki (William Fremd – Palatine)
  • Tierney Lockett (Rich South High School – Richton Park)
  • Teniya Page (Marian Catholic High School – Chicago Heights)
  • Khadaizha Sanders (Bishop McNamara Catholic High School – Kankakee)
  • Katherine Strong (Bloom Township High School – Chicago Heights)
  • Faith Suggs (Homewood-Flossmoor High School – Flossmoor)
  • Tierra Webb (Rich South High School – Richton Park)

2015 McDonald’s All American Games Tickets and Behind the Scenes Fan Experience

Fans interested in attending the McDonald’s All American Games at the United Center on April 1 can purchase tickets beginning Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. CT. In conjunction with tickets going on sale, fans who purchase a ticket on Ticketmaster.com prior to Feb. 17 will be automatically entered for a chance to win the first-ever McDonald’s All American Games Behind the Scenes Fan Experience. The sweepstakes will allow 10 lucky fans and a guest to get a behind the scenes look at the 2015 team in action while they are in Chicago. The exclusive experience includes: access to a closed practice, media day and a closed scrimmage, Games merchandise and a program book. More information and Official Rules are available at http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/aag/en/rules.html

“The greatest players in basketball have one thing in common; they played in the McDonald’s All American Game,” said Douglas Freeland, director of the McDonald’s All American Games. “We’re thrilled to showcase the nation’s prep stars in Chicago – one of the great sports cities – for a fifth consecutive year.”

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or charge-by-phone at 1-866-909-GAME (4263). Ticket prices start as low as $10, and are also available in a popular family four-pack which includes four tickets, four soft drinks and four hot dogs – all for $53. Parking is free the night of the Games.

Net proceeds from the Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Since its inception, the McDonald’s All American Games have raised more than $11 million for the Charity, which supports the critical needs of children and families during a difficult time. Through its core programs, like Ronald McDonald House, RMHC provides stability and vital resources so families can get and keep their children healthy and happy.

The 38th Annual McDonald’s All American Games will tip-off on Wednesday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. CT from Chicago’s United Center.