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Trip to SoFi Stadium for football player Brunetti
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Surveying his offense, young Antonio Brunetti, wearing the No. 5 helmet, was selected to play quarterback in his age group during the late December All-American Bowl in Southern California. The 10-year-old earned selection to the prestigious bowl event as a result of a tremendous summer camp performance. Photo Courtesy Of The Brunetti Family

Young football standout Antonio Brunetti of Escalon had the chance last month to play in the All-American Bowl.

He is 10-years-old and has suited up for the Escalon Youth Cougars football program in the past.

After Brunetti attended a three-day youth football camp through the Offense -Defense program in San Diego this past summer, he was chosen to go on to the All-American Bowl. Staged at NFL stadiums across the country, this year’s bowl game was hosted at SoFi stadium in Inglewood, which is home to the Los Angeles Rams. He was chosen as the starting quarterback for his age group due to his performance at the summer camp.

At SoFi, Brunetti played with young athletes from across the country as well as Europe and Mexico while being coached by former NFL players.

The All-American bowl program ran from Friday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Dec. 29 and consisted of two days of practice and two games, with Brunetti and his teammates playing to a 2-0 record.

The wins were “a great way to cap off the experience,” noted his mom, Melanie Brunetti.

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After having a standout summer camp showing, Antonio Brunetti, 10, of Escalon was selected for the All-American Bowl, which was hosted at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood in late 2025. Photo Courtesy Of The Brunetti Family