Running at the Next Level, Sonora's Evan Shannon Signs with U.I.W.
Sonora High School's Evan Shannon didn't have to go far from home to continue his running career at the college level.
Shannon signed a National Letter of Intent to run track for Division I University of the Incarnate Word Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Shannon is the son of Savelle and Shelly Shannon of Sonora.
The state qualifier is a multi sport athlete.
When he's not focused on track, he participates in Cross Country, football, basketball and golf.
Shannon gave special thanks to his family.
Congratulating Shannon on his accomplishment, Athletic director Jeff Cordell said Shannon's opportunity to continue his track career in mid and long distance races at the Division I program at U.I.W. isn't something that happened overnight -it took a lot of time, commitment and dedication.
Coach Eddie Favila who has been a part of Shannon's junior high and high school track success said he considers it a "great honor" to have been a part of Shannon's life.
Favila also helped in getting Shannon noticed by Head Coach Derek Riedel of U.I.W.
He said Riedel was immediately interested in Shannon and heavily recruited him to join the track team at U.I.W.
In closing, Cordell and Favila both agreed that a person doesn't get to this level and have this opportunity just based on their athletic ability alone.
Shannon is an example of someone who takes care of business in the classroom as well achieving athletic excellence.
"Evan is the epitome of what a student athlete is all about," Cordell said.
Shannon is the second Sonora athlete to sign a letter of intent with a Division I program this year. Camille Harris signed with the Division I University of Houston earlier in the year.