Seventh grade student-athletes from across the country participated in the first of two Junior Academic All-American Games at Chase Field, Jan. 2, 2012. Maintaining the focus on academics and character placed upon athletes participating in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, the young men participating in the Junior Academic All-American Bowl were required to have a 3.0 grade point average in school and have a character recommendation to be selected. The Junior Academic All-American Game is the final event before The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl the main event of bowl week, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 201,2 at Chase Field.