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Newton’s Kevin Shorter voted Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year for Houston

Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Week campaign honors the state’s best football players

 

 

HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Marine Corps Recruiting Station Houston is proud to announce that Newton’s Kevin Shorter has been voted the Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year as the best high school football player in Houston.  Shorter rushed for 1,174 yards with 19 touchdowns this season while making 10 receptions for 263 yards with five scores.  On defense, Shorter made 43 tackles, grabbed three interceptions, and recovered a fumble.  For two weeks, fans voted at www.TheSportsFlash.com and selected Shorter for the honor.

 

Marine Corps Elite Warrior of the Year – Houston Finalists – 2012

Robert Harris of Dulles

Matthew Jones of Galena Park

Cole Martin of Cypress Ranch

Kishawn McClain of Terry

Shane McCarley of Manvel

Conner Means of Deer Park

Jordan Ozen of Ozen

Bryce Peters of Cypress Falls

Kevin Shorter of Newton

Adam Taylor of Katy

 

The United States Marine Corps (U.S.M.C.) is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, serving as an amphibious force-in-readiness.  For more information about become one of the few and the proud, go online to www.Marines.com. 

 

“The Sports Flash” Radio Network provides 163 radio stations in 13 states with customized, local sports reports, reaching 2.5-million listeners each week.  In addition to its traditional radio advertising campaigns, TSF Radio Network has expanded into sports marketing, managing tobacco prevention campaigns that target high school students in several states, including:  Kentucky; Montana; North Carolina; South Carolina; and Wyoming.  In addition, TSF Radio Network manages marketing campaigns that target high school student-athletes, their peers, parents, and coaches for military recruiting forces around the country. 

 

For more information, call Mike Sinnott at (517) 927-4570.