Perquimans County High School soccer player Colin Tibbs signed his national letter of intent last week to attend Bridgewater College in the fall.
The ceremony took place at the high school and athletic director Justin Roberson had a few words for Tibbs prior to its start.
“We appreciate the four years you’ve given us and this soccer program,” Roberson said. “Our soccer program has really come a long way and it’s players like you that put in the time, (who) play with class, play with integrity and compete every time you are on the field. We appreciate that and wish you the best of luck.”
Perquimans High School Principal Mickey Drew also had kind words to say about Tibbs and his character.
“The thing I like most about you is that you are not a leader only on the field, but when you walk these halls you are kind to kids that might not have anyone else being kind to them,” Drew said.
“You’re a good student, you work hard, but you’re respectful to the adults in the building and you set a good example for everyone else to follow,” he continued. “That’s way more important than soccer is ever going to be, because soccer is going to end one day but who you are and your integrity never will, so thank you for that.”
Tibbs said he chose to attend Bridgewater, which is located in Bridgewater, Virginia, because he enjoys the mountains and the sunrises and sunsets and said that he wanted something different. Bridgewater is located in northwestern Virginia.
He also said that he is going to miss the friendships that he made on and off the soccer field. As for what he thinks will be the hardest thing about transitioning to the college level, he said just getting more comfortable with the other players on his new team.
Speaking to those in attendance, Tibbs thanked everyone who has been in his life supporting him.
“My parents especially, how I was raised. How people say I am such a good kid, I wouldn’t be where I am without them,” Tibbs said.
Tibbs said he plans to major in engineering at Bridgewater.
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