The Chicago Bears have announced that Will Seibert and Dylan Christopherson of Jacobs High School in Algonquin, Illinois have jointly been named the second Community High School All-Star award winner of the season.
The Community High School All-Star award, presented by Athletico Physical Therapy, will recognize nine high school football players from March through May who are making a positive impact in their community and school. Each winner receives a custom hand-painted football, gift bag and invitation to a future Bears event. The Bears will also make a $500 donation to the charitable organization of the player’s choosing, Seibert and Christopherson have selected Athletes 4 Athletes.
Seibert and Christopherson, both juniors, started a non-profit organization called Athletes 4 Athletes, which is dedicated to supplying young athletes with the necessary equipment to experience and succeed in youth sports. Its mission is to support athletes and eliminate financial adversity by providing equipment.
Congratulations to this weeks Community High School All-Stars brought to you by @Athletico, Will & Dylan of @HDJacobsFBall!
— Chicago Bears (@BearsOutreach) March 17, 2022
Both players started Athletes 4 Athletes, a non-profit that is dedicated to giving all youth access to sports equipment. Congratulations Will & Dylan! pic.twitter.com/1SQayFZAxm
“I am just beyond excited and humbled to receive this award,” said Seibert. “I wasn’t expecting any sort of recognition when co-founding Athletes 4 Athletes with my buddies, but now, I’m just looking forward to what the donation and award will do for so many kids’ lives. I’m so grateful to the Bears for creating this award, and to Coach Z for nominating Dylan and me for it.“
“When I first decided to co-found Athletes 4 Athletes with my friends, I didn’t do it with the intention of any recognition,” said Christopherson. “It was simply to give back to my community. You could imagine my surprise when I found out that I received this award. I’m so incredibly grateful for this honor, and would like to thank the Bears for recognizing us. I can’t wait to see how much farther Athletes 4 Athletes grows in the future.”
Both students play for Jacobs’ varsity football program and are on the Honor Roll for their excellent academic record. Seibert is the president of the student-athlete association, while Christopherson is part of a youth leadership group in which they help guide freshmen throughout their first school year. Through their leadership, they continue to make a positive impact, both in their school and community.
“We are extremely proud of Dylan and Will,” said Coach Brian Zimmerman. “This award is a reflection of the types of student-athletes that are a part of our Jacobs Football Program. They are two of the most selfless individuals I know and are not the kind of kids who are looking to get recognition, but more about how they can help in the community. I felt they were very deserving to be nominated and our staff and administration are thrilled that they were chosen as Week 2 winners. To say they were surprised when they won would be an understatement. They are excited to continue to grow their non-for-profit Athletes 4 Athletes as they continue to make a difference in our community.”
The above story is from the Chicago Bears
2021 Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star Award Winners
Week 1 – Miguel Hernandez, Mundelein HS
