By Katie McElvy
Eleven Chambers Rebels were chosen to participate in the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl and the Gatlinburg Rising Stars Bowl. Juniors and seniors from all over the Southeast faced off in the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl. Blake Reaves, Koreen Henry, Luke Tarver, Jacob Norgard, Ryan Ford, and Ryan Smith all played in the 11-man format of the Gatlinburg All-American Bowl.
The Gatlinburg Rising Stars Bowl featured sophomores and freshmen. Spencer Newman, Drew Sheppard, Eli Whorton, Parker Otto and Gabe Bridges were standouts in the 11-man format of this bowl. Sheppard was named the Defensive MVP of the game. He had five tackles for a loss, two sacks, and a fumble recovery in the game.