U.S. Bank Beach Bowl Set to Kick Off with Strong Teams

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The Mt. San Jacinto College Eagles will face off against the Saddleback College Gouchos in the sixth annual U.S. Bank Beach Bowl on November 19 at 4 p.m. at Santa Monica College's Corsair stadium. Both teams had successful seasons, with Mt. San Jacinto College earning the 11th place ranking in the California Community College Football Poll for Southern California and Saddleback College ranking 12th. This matchup is the first of its kind, featuring two top-ranked teams from different conferences.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Bank Beach Bowl will feature the Mt. San Jacinto College Eagles (Foothill Conference) and the Saddleback College Gouchos (Orange Empire Conference) on November 19.
  • The game is part of the California Community College bowl series, which was established in 2000.
  • U.S. Bank has been a key sponsor of the California Community Colleges, becoming the official Financial Services Provider of the California Community Colleges Commission on Athletics in 2005.
  • Dr. Rhonda Hyatt, Santa Monica athletic director and game organizer, expressed gratitude for U.S. Bank's continued support of the bowl game.
  • U.S. Bank has contributed over $625,000 in grants to the Los Angeles and Orange County areas in 2005.
  • U.S. Bancorp, the parent company of U.S. Bank, has $207 billion in assets and operates 2,411 banking offices and 4,999 ATMs in 24 states.

Statistics:

  • The U.S. Bank Beach Bowl will take place on November 19 at 4 p.m. at Santa Monica College's Corsair stadium.
  • Mt. San Jacinto College had an 8-2 season, earning a 11th place ranking in the California Community College Football Poll.
  • Saddleback College finished the season with a 6-4 record, ranking 12th in the California Community College Football Poll.
  • U.S. Bank contributed over $625,000 in grants to the Los Angeles and Orange County areas in 2005.
  • U.S. Bancorp has $207 billion in assets and operates 2,411 banking offices and 4,999 ATMs in 24 states.

Sources:

  • "Mt. San Jacinto College Eagles to Face Saddleback College Gouchos in U.S. Bank Beach Bowl." (No publication date given)
  • "U.S. Bank Continues Support of California Community Colleges, Santa Monica College." (No publication date given)