BANGOR, Maine (Feb. 17, 2010) -- The Maine McDonald's® Owner/Operators Association announced today that the 2010 East Division Maine McDonald’s® Spirit of the Game Award recipient is Carlos Baeza from Camden Hills Regional High School. Baeza, a high school senior, will be honored during Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Weekend scheduled for March 12 and 13 at Husson University in Bangor.
The Maine McDonald’s® Spirit of the Game Award was created in 2009 to honor two high school seniors – one from the East Division and one from the West - who embody the spirit of the sport, who exemplify sportsmanship, who support and inspire their teammates and coaching staff, and who show an ability to overcome obstacles and boundaries. The Maine McDonald’s® Spirit of the Game Award is presented by Green Mountain Coffee®.
Baeza is a 4-year Team Manager for the Camden Hills Basketball Team and was selected as Team Captain this year. He is the only Team Manager in the school’s history to be named as a Team Captain. In 2006/2007, Baeza served as Class President and received the Principal’s Award. He was a member of the debate team and Amnesty International and was named Homecoming King in 2009. Baeza has overcome the challenges of Cerebal Palsy.
Baeza’s Coach, Jeff Hart, nominated him for the second annual award. “For me to be able to put into words what I think of Carlos Baeza…to be able to describe what he means to me, and what he means to this entire school and community … is like asking me to sail around the world in a day,” stated Hart. “Carlos has been, and still is, one of the most influential people in my life.”
The West Division Spirit of the Game Award recipient will be announced in Augusta and Portland on Thursday, February 18.
In addition to being honored at the All-Star Banquet on March 12, the East and West Spirit of the Game Award recipients will serve as team managers for their respective divisions in the Games on All-Star Game Day, March 13.
The 2010 Maine McDonald's High School Senior All-Star Games will be played at Newman Gymnasium on the campus of Husson University in Bangor on Saturday, March 13. The game-day program will feature head-to-head competition between top players in the state's A/B and C/D Boys and Girls divisions.
The March 13, 2010 Game Day Schedule is as follows:
8:30am - 9:00am State Foul Shooting Championship
9:15am -10:30am Girls C/D Game
10:30am-10:45am Three Point Shooting Competition
11:00am-12:15pm Girls A/B Game
12:15pm - 1:00pm Awards Presentation & McDonald’s Melt-Down Half Time Show
1:15pm - 2:30pm Boys A/B Game
2:30pm - 2:45pm Slam Dunk Competition
3:00pm - 4:15pm Boys C/D Game
All-Star players, All-Star coaches, members of the All-State Academic teams, Regional Foul Shooting Champions, the MABC Contributor Award honoree and Mr. and Miss Basketball will be recognized at an awards banquet on Friday, March 12, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Husson College’s Newman Gymnasium. Game Day tickets may be purchased at the door on Saturday, March 13, and are good for all four Games. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students, children and senior citizens.
More information about the Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games is available at www.mainemcdonaldsbasketball.org.
Net proceeds from the Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Maine. RMHC of Maine is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help Maine children and families lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. Since its founding in 1989, RMHC of Maine has granted more than $1.5 million to local children’s programs that make a measurable impact in our communities. More information is available at www.rmhcmaine.org.
