Seven Capital Region High School Players Nominated to McDonald's All American Boys and Girls Basketball Teams

GLENMONT, NY (02/10/2011)(readMedia)-- -

WHAT: McDonald's Owner Operators of the Capital Region will make presentations to the 2011 All American High School Basketball Team nominees at final home games.

This year marks the 34th Anniversary of the Boys Game and the 10th Anniversary of the Girls Game. McDonald's All American games have become a highlight of high school basketball, honoring the best of the best. Nearly two thousand nominees will be competing to fill positions at the final game on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at the famed Union Center in Chicago, Ill. Proceeds from ticket sales of both games will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. To date, millions of dollars have been donated to RMHC Chapters from proceeds generated at the McDonald's All American Games.

WHO: Nominees and Coaches from the Capital Region are:

Jaci Oskam and Coach Matthew Bixvy, Bethlehem High School, Delmar, NY

Jenna Hoffman and Coach Terry Merrow, Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester VT

Galal Cancer and Coach Dave Doemel, Christian Brothers Academy, Albany, NY

Tehresa Coles and Coach Heather Friore, Colonie High School, Albany, NY

Lea McLain and Coach Paul Brosious , Mohanasen High School, Schenectady, NY

Clayton Palmer and Coach Dan Sleeman, Mount Anthony Union High School, Bennington, VT

Adrianne Devine and Coach Emily Caschera Shaker High School, Latham, NY

WHEN / WHERE: Presentations will be made prior to final home games as follows:

Oskam: Bethlehem High School Tuesday, February 15, 7:00 pm

Hoffman: Burr and Burton Academy Friday, February 18, 7:00 pm.

Cancer: Christian Brothers Academy Tuesday, February 15, 7:00 pm.

Coles: Colonie High School TBD

Scott: Mohanasen High School Tuesday, February 15, 7:00 pm

Palmer: Mount Anthony Union HS Wednesday, February 16, 7:00 pm

Devine: Shaker High School TBD

WHY: The McDonald's All American Game offers a great opportunity to recognize the exceptional student athletes in our area for their accomplishments on and off the basketball court.

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The McDonald's Operators of the Capital Region Co-op consists of 20 owner/operators who own 75 restaurants in the following counties: Albany, Bennington (VT), Berkshire (MA), Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Rutland (VT), Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington.