John Davis, Jr. of South Elgin was one of just 115 seventh- and eighth-graders selected to play in the JuniorRank the All-American Academic Bowl this month. He was a long snapper and center. Athletes in the game must carry a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

John Davis Jr. of South Elgin, a student at Westminster Christian School in Elgin, was selected to play in the 2013 JuniorRank Academic All-American Game on Jan. 4 in Carson City, Calif. He was a long snapper and center. Athletes in the game must carry a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

John Davis Jr. of South Elgin practices with Speed School trainer and owner, Joe Giustino, twice a week in St. Charles. John is among the nation's best football long snappers in his age group. He played in the 2013 JuniorRank Academic All-American Game on Jan. 4 in Carson, Calif.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

John Davis Jr. of South Elgin practices with Speed School trainer and owner, Joe Giustino, twice a week in St. Charles. John played in the 2013 JuniorRank Academic All-American Game on Jan. 4 in Carson, Calif.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

John Davis, Jr. of South Elgin was fearless as the smallest kid on his team's offensive line in the 2013 JuniorRank Academic All-American Game on Jan. 4 in Carson, Calif. John, a student at Westminster Christian School in Elgin, was a long snapper and center.

Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

John Davis Jr. of Westminster Christian School in Elgin was selected to play in the Junior Rank All-American Academic Bowl. One of just 115 players invited from across the country and Canada, he played center and long snapper.

courtesy of Taksina Davis

John Davis Jr. of Westminster Christian School in Elgin was selected to play in the Junior Rank All-American Academic Bowl. One of just 115 players invited from across the country and Canada, he played center and long snapper.

courtesy of Taksina Davis