Blue-Grey All-American Bowl: North 42, South 26

The North team defeated the South team 42-26 in the 2023 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Saturday at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.

The North team was led by quarterback Malachi Nelson of Los Alamitos (Calif.) High School, who threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns. Nelson was named the game's Most Valuable Player.

The South team was led by running back Caleb Williams of Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown.

The game was close throughout the first half, with the North team leading 21-14 at halftime. The North team pulled away in the second half, scoring 21 unanswered points to secure the victory.

The Blue-Grey All-American Bowl is an annual all-star game that features the top high school football players in the country. The game is played in January and is televised on ESPN.

The 2023 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl was a great showcase for some of the top high school football players in the country. The game was exciting and competitive, and it was a great way to start the new year.

Here are some of the other top performers in the game:

• North:
  • Wide receiver Rakim Jarrett of St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) had six catches for 98 yards and a touchdown.
  • Defensive back Kelee Ringo of IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) had four tackles, two interceptions, and a fumble recovery.
• South:
  • Wide receiver Brandon Inniss of American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.) had four catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.
  • Defensive lineman Shemar Stewart of IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) had five tackles and a sack.

The 2023 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl was a great way to see some of the top high school football players in the country. The game was exciting and competitive, and it was a great way to start the new year.