he Chicago Bears are proud to announce Eduardo Antunez, a junior at Evergreen Park Community High School in Evergreen Park, Ill., as the ninth and final recipient of the Community High School All-Star award for the 2023 season. The Community High School All-Star award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine total high school football players from March through May who are making a positive impact in their community and at their school.
Eduardo has been named a Community High School All-Star for his contributions to his community. As an active volunteer with the Evergreen Park Stallions football team, Eduardo devotes significant amounts of his time to coaching and mentoring young athletes. He is an integral part of this youth athletic organization, which teaches children not only the sport of football but also important life skills such as teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship. Eduardo is also a member of the EPCHS National Honor Society and has participated in various community service projects, including organizing Toys for Tots and assisting at the Veterans breakfast.
In addition to his community service work, Eduardo is also an accomplished student athlete. As the starting defensive end on the Varsity football team for three years running, Eduardo has been a crucial member of the team’s success. The Evergreen Park Community High School Mustangs have made playoff runs two years in a row, with Eduardo’s exceptional athletic ability and leadership playing a key role in their success. Eduardo is also a state qualifying wrestler at the 220lb division and helped the EP Mustangs win their conference title this year. Academically, Eduardo excels with a 3.75 GPA and has shown dedication to his studies as he prepares for his final year of high school.
Each Community High School All-Star award recipient will receive a custom hand-painted football, gift bag and an invitation to a future Bears event. The Bears will also make a $500 donation to the charitable organization of the player’s choosing.
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Congratulations to Eduardo Antunez of @EPCHSFootball for being named the 2023 ninth and final @ChicagoBears Community High School All-Stars recipient, brought to you by @Athletico! pic.twitter.com/ENwrDQtVgh
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About Community High School All-Star Award
The Chicago Bears are proud to partner with Athletico Physical Therapy to present the Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star Award that recognizes high school football players who make a positive impact in their community and school. These student-athletes exemplify service, leadership, and character. The Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star is an off-season initiative that encourages players to be involved in community service during offseason, and take the lessons learned through playing the sport of football and use them to benefit their community.
For more information, please visit ChicagoBears.com/Community/Community-High-School-All-Star
2023 Chicago Bears Community High School All-Star Award Winners
Week 8 – Kelly Regan, Oak Park River Forest HS
Week 7 – Dontus Hardy, Eisenhower HS
Week 6 – Earnest Davis, Chicago Academy
Week 5 – Olivia Hansen, United Township HS
Week 4 – Hunter Birkhoff, Marian Central Catholic HS
Week 3 – Jack McGeehan, St. Laurence HS
Week 2 – Eliza McHale, Lane Tech
Week 1 – Jacob Lachs, Glenbard West HS
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