KAYENTA, AZ \u2014 Two Monument Valley High School football players are getting the opportunity of a lifetime and taking their dreams all the way to Dallas.<\/p>\n
Twin brothers Nicodemus \u201cNico\u201d Holmes and Tachiinii \u201cTy\u201d Holmes, seniors at Monument Valley High School, have been selected to compete in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl, a national high school football showcase scheduled for Dec. 19-21 in Dallas.<\/p>\n
For the brothers, the honor is the culmination of nearly a decade of work.<\/p>\n
Nico and Ty first put on football pads when they were 9 years old. Since then, the brothers have spent countless hours practicing, conditioning and competing alongside one another, while dreaming of playing football at the next level.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe dream is to make it pro. Try to make it to the NFL,\u201d Nico said. \u201cThat\u2019s been my dream since I was just a little boy.\u201d The brothers have made a name for themselves at Monument Valley, with Nico playing linebacker and Ty playing defensive back.<\/p>\n
Their competitive drive starts at home.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs being twins, we\u2019re always at each other\u2019s necks, always wanting to be better than the other,\u201d Ty said. \u201cEven on the field, in school, no matter where we\u2019re at, it\u2019s just constant competition.\u201d<\/p>\n
That competition has helped push both brothers to improve.<\/p>\n
They said they began to realize their hard work was paying off when coaches started taking notice of their play, particularly after they moved up to the varsity level as freshmen.<\/p>\n
Now, that work has earned both brothers a spot in one of the country\u2019s premier high school football showcases.<\/p>\n
A chance to be seen<\/p>\n
The Blue-Grey All-American Bowl brings top high school football players together for an opportunity to compete in front of college scouts and recruiters.<\/p>\n
For Nico and Ty, the selection is about more than simply playing in a big game.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a very huge thing on my part,\u201d Nico said. \u201cIt\u2019s been one of my biggest dreams … to notice that I\u2019ve come so far and that all the hard work that I\u2019ve been putting into is finally paying off.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ty called the opportunity \u201csurreal.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s once in a lifetime, especially since we\u2019re half Navajo and we\u2019re competing for our culture and our nation,\u201d he said. \u201cTo see what it\u2019s like for Navajo boys to play in this huge bowl, especially in Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n
The brothers said they hope their appearance in Dallas can help open doors to play college football, with Arizona State University among their goals.<\/p>\n
Representing more than themselves<\/p>\n
The Holmes brothers see the opportunity as a chance to represent their family, their community and their Navajo heritage.<\/p>\n
Their mother, who has watched them dedicate nearly a decade to the sport, said she could not be more proud.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m 100% proud of these boys,\u201d she said. \u201cThey do everything we\u2019ve ever asked of them. But to see them, they\u2019ve given this sport everything they have.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Blue-Grey All-American Bowl officials also took notice of the brothers when they attended a combine earlier this year.<\/p>\n
In a statement provided to ABC15, a Blue-Grey All-American Bowl official said the brothers \u201cboth came in eager to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n
The official said former Arizona Cardinal Jerome Daniels also saw potential in the two players, saying, \u201cThese are two kids who show potential and we\u2019re here to help foster that and try to get them to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n
Community support<\/p>\n
While the trip represents a major opportunity, getting two athletes from Kayenta to Dallas comes with significant expenses.<\/p>\n
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