Pacelli’s John Thornton signs with the University of Alabama

COLUMBUS (WRBL) — John Thornton was a standout athlete for the Pacelli Vikings and played both basketball and soccer. Since last school year, the first in the school’s history, he has been a member of the national championship football team. As he enters college, he will seek to maintain that standard of excellence as he joins the Alabama Crimson Tide.

WRBL spoke to Thornton about his decision, see the interview in the video player above.