Monrovia’s Ellis McCarthy selected to play in U.S. Army All-Star Bowl …

Monrovia High School defensive line standout Ellis McCarthy, who figures to be the most coveted college recruit in the Valley next season, has been chosen to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl next season.

The game will be played in early January of 2012 and feature top high school seniors from around the country.

Aram’s take: Just another in a long line of accolades heading McCarthy’s way over the next year.