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Moore is latest football commit
Moore is latest football commit

May 19, 2020

The Saddleback football program was back in the news this week with the announcement of another player from the 2019 squad making a commitment to a four-year program. Sophomore Austin Moore has committed to Youngstown State.

Torres says yes to Colorado-Mesa
Torres says yes to Colorado-Mesa

April 28, 2020

The Saddleback football program was back in the news this weekend as another member of the 2019 team has committed to a four-year university. Osvaldo Torres signed with Colorado-Mesa, putting the Gauchos over 20 players transferring to the next level.

Rodriguez is latest Gaucho to sign
Rodriguez is latest Gaucho to sign

April 22, 2020

The Saddleback football program was back in the news on Wednesday as another member of the 2019 squad has made a commitment to a four-year university. Sophomore defensive lineman Danny Rodriguez signed a letter-of-intent to Southwest Minnesota State University.

Bontrager adds to growing commit list
Bontrager adds to growing commit list

April 13, 2020

The Saddleback football program was back in the news this week with the news of more commitments to four-year universities. Sophomore Seth Bontrager was the latest to commit, bringing the total close to 20.

Saddleback assistant takes CVC post
Saddleback assistant takes CVC post

March 20, 2020

The Saddleback football program was back in the news on Friday with the announcement that assistant coach Eric Preszler has been named the new head football coach and athletic director at Capistrano Valley Christian High School. Preszler was part of a Saddleback staff this past year that set numerous records.

Gauchos dominate all-academic team
Gauchos dominate all-academic team

March 12, 2020

The Saddleback football program has been a perennial leader in academics over the years and the 2019 season was another banner year for the Gauchos in the classroom. Saddleback led all programs in Southern California in players making the Southern California Football Association All-Academic Team.

Bunnel says yes to Chadron
Bunnel says yes to Chadron

February 06, 2020

The Saddleback football program was back in the news this week as National Signing Day brought some more commitments from the Gaucho program. Linebacker Matthew Bunnel was the latest, bringing the total to 11 for the year.

Blandino is latest Gaucho to sign
Blandino is latest Gaucho to sign

February 06, 2020

The Saddleback football program saw its football commitments rise on National Signing Day, as the Gauchos announced a few more commitments. Defensive back Bobby Blandino was the latest Gaucho to sign.

Ross is latest Gaucho to sign
Ross is latest Gaucho to sign

January 06, 2020

The Saddleback football program was back in the news this past week when coaches announced that another member of the 2019 squad has signed to play at a four-year university. Sophomore Kai Ross will play at Lindenwood University next fall.

Nolan headlines impressive class
Nolan headlines impressive class

December 18, 2019

The Saddleback football program announced on Wednesday that nine players from the 2019 team have signed letters-of-intent to four-year programs as part of the early signing day. Many more are expected to sign during the spring semester.

Nolan and Bell head all-league team
Nolan and Bell head all-league team

December 04, 2019

The Saddleback football team had another sensational season in 2019 and the conference coaches convened last week to determine an all-league team. Chance Nolan and Tyriek Bell were chosen as conference players-of-the-year while 12 others made the All-National Division Southern League Team.

Gauchos fall in a Game of Chance
Gauchos fall in a Game of Chance

November 24, 2019

The Saddleback football team saw its season come to an end on Saturday night with a 58-53 loss at College of the Canyons. The Gauchos set a number of new records in the game in finishing 9-2.

Gauchos headed to Canyons for playoffs
Gauchos headed to Canyons for playoffs

November 17, 2019

The Saddleback football team found out it will be playing at College of the Canyons next Saturday in the opening round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs. The Gauchos were named the 3-seed and will face the Cougars for a chance to play in the regional finals.

Gauchos take on Tigers for Southern League title
Gauchos take on Tigers for Southern League title

November 15, 2019

The Saddleback College football team hosts Riverside City College on Saturday night at Mission Viejo High School. The winner will earn the National Division Southern League title for 2019.

photo c/o Cliff Robbins
The stage is set for RCC

November 10, 2019

The Saddleback football team improved to 9-0 with a 56-6 win at Grossmont College on Saturday afternoon in El Cajon. With the win, the Gauchos now face Riverside City College next Saturday for the National Division Southern League title.

photo c/o Cliff Robbins
Gauchos blast Golden West 63-38

November 03, 2019

The Saddleback football team improved to 8-0 with a 63-38 win against Golden West College on Saturday night at Mission Viejo High School. The Gauchos had 680 yards of offense, which is the second highest total in Gaucho history.