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Student-athletes chosen for Queen City Senior Bowl give back to community

Area high school student-athletes have been selected for the first Queen City Senior Bowl, which will give them the opportunity to showcase their talents and give back to the community.

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The game is at noon on Saturday at the Sportsplex at Matthews Stadium in Matthews.

Some of those who will be playing at the bowl game visited The Metro School, which instructs students with disabilities, who range in ages from three-years-old to 20-years-old.

In the video at the top of this webpage, hear from the players and Metro School students and what the visit means to them.

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