Maranatha High School’s Tyler Dorsey to Play in 2015 McDonald’s All American Games

Maranatha High School’s Tyler Dorsey has been selected as one of the 65 local student-athletes in the running to play in the prestigious 2015 McDonald’s All American Games in Chicago, it was announced today.

This year’s list includes 823 players from 47 states and the District of Columbia who have been selected by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee.

Dorsey, a 6-foot, 4-inch tall shooting guard, is one of 65 players come from Southern California – 55 male and 10 female players. He recently scored 45 points, dished out three assists and gathered ten rebounds during a win over Valley Christian.

“We are very pleased with the nomination of 65 local players for this year’s McDonald’s All American Games,” said Clay Paschen, III, McDonald’s owner/operator and president of the McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California.

“These well-rounded student-athletes display remarkable dedication and commitment to the game, but they also work hard off the court giving back to their schools and the community. As the longstanding top showcase of national basketball talent, it’s an honor to have players from Southern California as nominees for the 2015 Games,” Paschen said.

Net proceeds from the Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The Games have raised over $11 million for RMHC since their inception in 1978.

Maranatha High School, 169 S. St. John Avenue, Pasadena, (626) 817-4000 or visit www.maranatha-hs.org.