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August 19, 2010

Perez to represent the East for National Title

—   Last spring, Elias (E.J.) Perez was the recipient of Cooperstown Youth Football’s inaugural Youth Football Camp Scholarship award, and recently attended the Offense/Defense football camp held in Rochester.

When Perez returned from camp, he was notified he had been selected to participate in the 2010- 11 Offense/Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in January at a date to be announced.

He will play for the East as they square off against the West for the national title. This event, held in January at Coastal Carolina University, showcases the best football talent from across the USA and is to be televised by FOX Sports, according to a press release.

``This is amazing!’’ said E.J., who played tight end at the camp and is a running back and outside linebacker.

``I’m so thankful for all that my coaches have done for me. Thank you coaches Hage, Fay, Mebust, Perrino and especially head coach (Joe) Booan.’’

Perez’s mother, Christine, said ``I’m so very proud of E.J., and so honored, blessed and grateful to all of his football coaches.’’

``All of us at Cooperstown Youth Football would like to congratulate E.J. on his success and wish him the very best at this year’s All American Bowl,’’ said CYF President Michael Perrino.

Perez played four years for CYF and will play modified football this fall.

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