Chicago Bears Honor Prospect Football Player Moeller

MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — A big reason the Prospect High School varsity football team is off to a perfect start to the season is Alex "Gary" Moeller. The senior quarterback/cornerback was named the Chicago Bears "High School All-Star." The Bears will direct a $500 donation to the youth football program of Moeller's choice.

Moeller ran for a touchdown, threw for four more and ran back an interception with under four minutes remaining in the game to help Prospect (3-0) beat Hersey (2-1) 49-29 last Friday. The win marked their first over the Huskies since 2012. Moeller initially started his high school career as a cornerback before transitioning into the quarterback position in 2019. Prospect, who is now ranked No. 10 on the AP's Class 7A list, will play at Rolling Meadows (1-2) on Friday.

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The Chicago Bears "High School All-Star" program launched in 2011. The nomination criteria for the "High School All-Star" program includes on-field performance, community involvement and good sportsmanship. The program is sponsored by Athletico Physical Therapy.

Deserving high school coaches and players are nominated by a panel of local prep authorities and the winning player is selected each week from March 25-April 29. Since the program’s inception, the Bears have donated more than $311,500 to Illinois high schools in support of their football programs. For more information, please visit chicagobears.com/community.

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