The Bolts present Holtville High School with a $35,000 Chargers Champions Grant.
Austin Ekeler spikes a football in the endzone after scoring a 21-yard touchdown run against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Chargers defensive players celebrate and strike up a pose in the end zone after Melvin Ingram scoops up a fumble and runs in for a touchdown against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Melvin Ingram looks back before scoring a touchdown against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Melvin Ingram holds out the football with one hand and glides into the end zone for a touchdown against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Joey Bosa hits Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who fumbles the football on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Casey Hayward reaches out to break up a pass intended for Bills wide receiver Deonte Thompson on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Spencer Pulley lifts up Melvin Gordon in the end zone after a 10-yard rushing touchdown against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Spencer Pulley lifts up Melvin Gordon in the end zone after a 10-yard rushing touchdown against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Melvin Gordon cruises into the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown run against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Melvin Ingram sprints with the ball in one hand for a touchdown against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Joey Bosa hits Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor and knocks the ball loose on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Joey Bosa hits Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor and knocks the ball loose on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Derek Watt and Keenan Allen celebrate a touchdown against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Keenan Allen extends the ball across the goal line for a touchdown against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Keenan Allen celebrates a 21-yard touchdown reception against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Keenan Allen catches a football against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Keenan Allen catches a football against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Philip Rivers throws the football to Keenan Allen against the Bills on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Tyrell Williams leaps over Bills safety Micah Hyde on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Joey Bosa hits Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman as he releases the football on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Desmond King, Casey Hayward, Jahleel Addae and Tre Boston celebrate and strike up a pose after Casey Hayward intercepts Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.
Holtville High School got a very special visit from the Chargers last week when Chargers kicker, #2 Josh Lambo and defensive lineman, #92, Ryan Carrethers journeyed more than 120 miles to the City of Holtville, in Imperial County, for a Chargers Champion School Grant ceremony and all-school assembly.
Taking some time to visit a classroom and talk with students prior to the assembly, the players focused on the importance of school as a vehicle to help get through life.
"Football doesn't last forever", Carrethers told the students, "you have to finish school in order to have the things you need later in life and to be a success." The students, many of them on the school's football team, then asked questions of the players including their workout routines and what their diet consisted of in-season. "Lots of protein", Lambo said with a smile, "I don't run a lot like Ryan so I don't need all those carbs!"
Once inside the gymnasium, the all-school assembly began with a rousing school fight song and lots of Holtville Viking pride. The school's Principal, Mr. Magin, welcomed all the very special guests from Holtville including the City's Mayor, James Predmore, and then introduced the Chargers Director of Public Affairs and Corporate and Community Relations, Kimberley Layton, who began the ceremony.
As the players were introduced and entered the room the crowd erupted in cheers. The players spoke about their backgrounds and took questions from the students… then it was time for the official check ceremony.
"Congratulations to Mr. Magin and all the physical fitness staff here at Holtville who worked to create the winning grant application," said Kimberley Layton. "And on behalf of the Spanos family and the San Diego Chargers it is my absolute pleasure today to present Holtville High School with this check for $35,000!"
To end the event on an even higher note, Lambo and Carrethers then captained a hilarious relay race utilizing equipment donated through the Chargers Champions grant. In the end, Team Lambo beat out Team Carrethers, but both teams of students received autographed Chargers caps for their willingness to be part of the fun.
As the event ended and the bus pulled away from Holtville, it was clear to see that everyone had enjoyed themselves and the day's special activities
