South Mississippi athletes set to play in prestigious bowl game

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) – Gautier Excessive College quarterback Kaden Irving and Picayune Excessive College working again Dante Dowdell acquired their United States Military All-American jerseys and can play within the prestigious bowl sport in January.

“I used to be very shocked as a result of I get neglected loads,” Irving mentioned. “I used to be very, very shocked for this chance. I’m pleased as a result of I do know I must be there. It’s an enormous honor. I’ve been a giant sports activities fan ever since I used to be a child. I watched gamers I regarded as much as get the identical factor. It’s undoubtedly an enormous honor.”

It’s been onerous to miss Irving this season. The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder has shredded defenses for 3,000-plus yards. He’s totaled over 50 touchdowns, by means of the air and on the bottom.

Dowdell is a College of Oregon commit and has been giving defensive coordinators nightmares. Final season he racked up over 2,500 yards, main the Maroon Tide to a state championship.

“It’s a giant accomplishment,” Dowdell mentioned. “I’m the primary from my college and one of many few athletes from Mississippi. Simply to have the ability to placed on for my college and my hometown and residential state, it simply feels good.”

Picayune and Gautier are nonetheless alive within the postseason. If each groups win this week, Dowdell and Irving will face off in must-see rematch for the 5A South State Championship. The winner would advance to the 5A state title sport.

The 2023 U.S. Military All-American Bowl shall be performed in Texas on Saturday, Jan. 7.

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