Yuma soccer trio sign with colleges

Three Yuma High School soccer standouts sign to play college soccer.

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Three Yuma soccer players signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the college level.

Irving Sanchez and Osmar Gamez are both staying in state and are headed up to Gateway Community College. A school that offers them familiarity and an opportunity to play at the next level.

"I'm gonna be playing at the next level and I can play with my friends," Sanchez said. "It's an important day for my family and myself."

"It's an exciting moment," Gamez said. "Going to college has always been my dream."

Angel Delgado signed with Maharishi International University a NAIA school in Iowa. It's a big change for Delgado, but one he is excited to experience.

"[MIU] is signing players Spain, France, Italy, New Mexico," Delgado said. "It's a lot of new people that I'm gonna meet and be able to play with. So, it'll be nice."

Yuma seniors will graduate on Friday.