Murrieta Rams Youth Football Congratulates All-Star Players

The following is a news release submitted by Murrieta Rams Youth Football and Cheer Association:

The American Youth Conference (AYF) National All Star Division gives those players in their last year of AYF (whose teams did not qualify for a place at National Championships) a chance to compete on a national stage and create AYF memories to last a lifetime. This division also gives city and event state assembled teams a chance to represent their conference as a force in the national football community. The National Championships are the largest youth football and cheer championships in the world

The Murrieta Rams would like to congratulate the following 8th graders who have been selected to the 2013 San Diego American Youth Football 8th Grade All-Star team. The selected players will be representing the Rams Association and competing at the national tournament Dec. 6-14 in Orlando, Fla.

Joshua Avila

Julian Ballesteros

Connor Mazzotta

Darnay Smith

Keyon Ware-Hudson

“On behalf of Murrieta Rams Youth Football and Cheer Association, congratulations on your selection as a 2013 San Diego Youth Football Conference All-Star,” said Mark Sanders, MRYFC president. “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your outstanding achievements. This is a significant accomplishment that undoubtedly required dedication and hard work. Your selection is a tribute to your desire to excel, sportsmanship, and outstanding athleticism. We are proud to have such an outstanding athlete representing our association.

“The entire Rams Association wishes each of you the best of luck as you travel across the country to compete against the highest level in Youth Football talent. Your selection represents the largest group of young men selected to represent the Murrieta Rams as members of the San Diego Conference All-Star Team. Thank you for setting a wonderful example. Please accept my compliments, praise and wishes for continued success. Again, the entire Rams association is proud of you.”

Joshua Avila

Parents: Rebecca & Hector Avila

Age: 14 years old

School: Bella Vista Middle School

Favorite NFL Player: Justin Smith, San Francisco 49ers

Favorite Hobby: Playing Basketball

College Choice: Alabama

When asked how they felt about being selected as an All-star- Quote:  "I feel fantastic, they choose the best and I worked very hard to make the team."

Julian Ballesteros

Parents: Amber & Jesse Ballesteros

Age: 13 years old

School: Bella Vista Middle School

Favorite NFL Player: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers

Favorite Hobby: Hanging out with friends

College Choice: Stanford

When asked how they felt about being selected as an All-star- Quote:  "I'm so excited to go to Florida."

Connor Mazzotta

Parents: Casey & Carrie Mazzotta

Age: 14 years old

School: Temecula Prep School

Favorite NFL Player: Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions

Favorite Hobby: Hanging out with friends

College Choice: Stanford

When asked how they felt about being selected as an All-star- Quote:  "Looking forward to playing with players from other associations and states."

Darnay Smith

Parents: Jay & Serena Smith

Age: 13 years old

School: Citrus Middle School

Favorite NFL Player: Ladainian Tomlinson, former San Diego Charger

Favorite Hobby: Playing Football

College Choice: Oregon

Quote:  "I feel really good! I get to play with other kids from our conference, and go to Florida."

Keyon Ware-Hudson

Parents: Chance & Rebecca Hudson

Age: 13 years old

School: Shivela Middle School

Favorite NFL Player: Vontaze Burfict, Cincinnati Bengals

Favorite Hobby: Hanging out with friends

College Choice: Stanford

When asked how they felt about being selected as an All-star- Quote:  "Feels great to be selected as one of the top 30 kids in the conference."

About Murrieta Rams: Founded in 2011, Murrieta Rams Youth Football and Cheer (MRYFC), is the home to American Youth Football and Cheer serving the youths of Murrieta and surrounding communities. This association is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 -14. MRYFC instills the values of education, by encouraging the student athletes to maintain satisfactory grades in school and emphasizing the importance of keeping a proper relationship-balance between scholastic & athletic endeavors. The association institutes the values of good citizenship through community volunteerism and teaching the value of teamwork.