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Transfer numbers continue to swell
Transfer numbers continue to swell

May 11, 2018

The Saddleback football team is up to 23 commitments for the year after it was announced that another Gaucho has given a commitment. Running back Emari Demercado has decided to continue his collegiate career at Texas Christian University.

Former Gaucho signs NFL contract
Former Gaucho signs NFL contract

May 08, 2018

Saddleback football was back in the news this week when it was announced that former player Johnny Stanton has signed a free agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Stanton led the Gauchos to the state title game in 2015.

Saddleback breaks ground on new stadium
Saddleback breaks ground on new stadium

March 13, 2018

Saddleback College officially broke ground on a new stadium on Monday as administrators, coaches, athletes and cheerleaders all were on hand to put the first shovels in the ground. The new stadium is expected to be completed in time for the 2019 fall schedules.

10 Gauchos make SCFA All-Academic Team
10 Gauchos make SCFA All-Academic Team

February 26, 2018

The Saddleback football program was back in the news this week as the Southern California Football Association released its all-academic team. A total of 10 Gauchos were named to the team on Monday.

Holmes to be inducted into CCCFCA Hall of Fame
Holmes to be inducted into CCCFCA Hall of Fame

February 22, 2018

Former Saddleback College defensive standout and kick return specialist Rudy Holmes will be inducted into the California Community College Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 10, at the Elks Lodge in Visalia.

Football commits reach double-digits
Football commits reach double-digits

February 09, 2018

The Saddleback football program was back in the news this week as the football office announced a number of new commitments. The latest round of commitments brings the program total to 10 for the year.

Six Gauchos sign LOI’s
Six Gauchos sign LOI’s

December 20, 2017

The Saddleback football program was back in the news on Wednesday as six different players signed letters of intent on early signing day. More are expected in the coming months.

Gauchos continue to receive praise
Gauchos continue to receive praise

December 16, 2017

The Saddleback football team is back in the news this weekend as it was announced on Friday that two of the players have been named All-America by JCGridiron.com. Emari Demercado and Clinton Allen were both named to the team, which consists of players from all around the country.

Three Gauchos deemed All-American
Three Gauchos deemed All-American

December 08, 2017

The Saddleback football team is back on the news as it was just announced by the California Community College Football Coaches Association and the JC Athletic Bureau that three members of the 2017 squad have been given All-America status. Emari Demercado, Clinton Allen and Donte Hamilton were named to the team on Friday in Visalia, California.

19 Gauchos earn all-conference
19 Gauchos earn all-conference

November 28, 2017

The Saddleback football program learned this week that 19 players from the 2017 squad had earned All-National Division Southern League status following the season. A total of seven Gauchos made the first team and 12 the second after an 8-3 season.

Gauchos are in…play Fullerton
Gauchos are in…play Fullerton

November 12, 2017

The Southern California Regional Playoffs are set and the Saddleback football team has qualified. The Gauchos are the No. 4 seed as an at-large bid and will play against top-seed Fullerton College next Saturday at Whittier College.

Gauchos streak past Pirates...now wait
Gauchos streak past Pirates...now wait

November 11, 2017

The Saddleback football team finished the regular season 8-2 after a 52-27 win over Orange Coast College on Saturday in Costa Mesa. The Gauchos will find out Sunday about bowl and playoff scenarios.

Demercado and Humphrey recognized
Demercado and Humphrey recognized

November 07, 2017

The Saddleback football program had two more players recognized by the Southern California Football Association this week as both running back Emari Demercado and quarterback Cam Humphrey were named player-of-the-week.

photo c/o Cliff Robbins
Gauchos shoot down Comets

November 05, 2017

The Saddleback football team ran its record to 7-2 on Saturday with a 35-13 win over Palomar College at the Saddleback Stadium. Emari Demercado had 233 total yards from scrimmage while the defense recorded three more interceptions.

Two more Gauchos earn POW
Two more Gauchos earn POW

October 31, 2017

The Saddleback football team has been racking up honors from the Southern California Football Association this fall and this week had two more players earn player-of-the-week honors. Emari Demercado and Chris Evagues are the latest after a 77-24 win over Grossmont College.

Records fall in marathon flagfest
Records fall in marathon flagfest

October 29, 2017

The Saddleback football team improved to 6-2 on Saturday night with a 77-24 win against Grossmont College at the Saddleback Stadium. A number of records fell in a game that lasted 3.5 hours.