On Tuesday, March 21, the Colton City Council recognized two student-athletes, Colton Suchil and Xavier Sandoval, Colton High School seniors who were selected to participate in the Inland Valley All-Star Football Classic.
Colton and Xavier were chosen among 77 All-Star football players across the Inland Empire. Each year the coaches from every high school program in the county of San Bernardino come together to select the very best at each position. Colton was selected as an offensive lineman, and Xavier as a defensive back.
The All-Star Football Classic was held at the Colton High School Stadium on a rain-soaked Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of families, fans, and friends came out to support the game and cheer on their favorite All-Star player.
IE Sports Net on Fox Sports Radio hosted the event and offered excellent play-by-play commentary on the action on the field. Both Colton and Xavier were selected to play for the East All-Stars, who defeated the West All-Stars 34-7.
Of local interest was the fact that the City of Colton has not had any players selected to play in the Inland Valley Football Classic for the last six years. This year we had two, Colton and Xavier. Being selected by the coaches in the county not only means they represented Colton High School very well but stood out as being among the best players in the county.
At the Council meeting, Colton and Xavier were recognized for this unique honor, as they represent their team, their school, and the City of Colton.
Congratulations to Colton Suchil and Xavier Sandoval for this athletic accomplishment. May their future endeavors continue to achieve success.