The Chicago Bears have officially named quarterback/defensive back Eddie Jenkins Jr. of Chicago Hope Academy in Chicago, Illinois, as the team’s High School All-Star for Week 4. The recognition is presented by Athletico Physical Therapy. The Bears will make a $500 donation to the youth football program of Jenkins’ choice.
On Sept. 15, the senior quarterback and defensive back, Eddie Jenkins Jr., helped the Chicago
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Hope Academy (3-1) to a narrow 30-29 away conference victory against the Wheaton Academy Warriors (3-1) on Friday night. With this win, Hope Academy put an end to their conference rival’s undefeated record in the Chicagoland Christian Conference. Jenkins completed 22 passes for 262 yards with two passing touchdowns and rushed for 86 yards on 11 carries. He accounted for 348 of Hope Academy’s 454 total offensive yards. In addition, as a defensive back, Jenkins contributed four tackles and one pass breakup. Off the field, Jenkins is a dedicated student with a 3.4 GPA and has completed over 100 hours of community service, including involvement with the Special Olympics, Prison Fellowship Ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Youth Camps and other projects. Jenkins and the Hope Academy are determined to secure the top spot in their conference as they prepare to go up against another conference rival, the Chicago Christian Knights (2-2), on Friday night, Sept. 22, at home.
About “Coach of the Week” & “High School All-Star”
The Chicago Bears Coach of the Week program was launched in 1996 and High School All-Star program in 2011. The Coach of the Week program honors outstanding Illinois high school coaches who develop players’ football skills and knowledge, character, leadership, discipline and teamwork abilities. The nomination criteria for the High School All-Star program includes on-field performance, community involvement and good sportsmanship. Exceptional high school coaches and players who go beyond expectations are nominated by a panel of local high school sports journalists. The winning candidates are chosen each week from Aug. 25th to Oct. 21st. Since the program’s inception, the Bears have donated more than $369,000 to Illinois high schools in support of their football programs. For more information, please visit chicagobears.com/community/high-school-football.
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2023 Chicago Bears High School All-Star Winners
Week 3 – Labarion Gilmore – Amos Alonzo Stagg HS
Week 2 – Ki’On Carson – Lincoln Community
Week 1 – Ethan Plumb – St. Charles North HS
