By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

COLLINSVILLE, Ala.—Collinsville Panthers Boys Soccer Team defeated the Donoho Falcons to capture the Area 16 1A-3A Boys Soccer title.  The Panthers have a perfect 6-0 record in area play and are coached by Jeff W. Stanley.

Bryan Barrientos scored two goals and had one assist for the game.  Leo Barrientos, Isaiah Avila and Jonathan Sequra each had one goal.  Sequra and Avila both had assists.

Collinsville will host Fultondale in the first round of the state playoffs Tuesday, May 3 at 5 p.m.

“I am extremely proud of our team.  We are a young team with no seniors and a handful of juniors.  We have really improved throughout the year,” said Coach Stanley. “Our kids have really bought into what we are teaching them.  I have three former players helping me coach: Luis Segura, David Hernandez and Phil Hernandez.  We have a proud tradition at Collinsville and this particular team is doing a great job maintaining.  Winning the area championship was a team goal that we set the beginning of the season.  I really like the attitude and work ethic of our team.  We have a very bright future!”