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LOUISVILLE TO FACE WASHINGTON FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE 91ST ANNUAL TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL December 16, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso’s New Year’s Eve tradition continues as Louisville and Washington gear up for a historic showdown in the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at noon (MT) at Sun Bowl Stadium.

The Louisville Cardinals, representing the ACC, finished the regular season with an 8-4 overall record. The Cardinals played in the Sun Bowl only once in 1958. The Washington Huskies, who are now part of the Big 10, will represent the Pac-12 as a legacy team and finished the regular season with a 6-6 overall record. They will return to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl for the fifth time. This is the first-ever matchup between the two schools.

Louisville Head Coach Jeff Brohm played for multiple NFL teams, including the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. He has led the Cardinals since December 2022 and holds a 76-48 overall record and a 5-2 overall bowl record, including Louisville’s fall to Southern California at the 2023 DIRECTV Holiday Bowl–– a “disappointing” loss, according to Brohm.

“We got beat in a lot of facets of the [2023 DIRECTV] game, and that was disappointing,” Brohm said after the Sun Bowl Association’s Selection Sunday event. “We want to learn how to balance how to enjoy yourself, experience El Paso, have a good time— but also we’re here to win a football game.”

Both teams face several challenges, such as Louisville’s Starting Quarterback Tyler Shough’s choice to opt out of the Sun Bowl to focus on the NFL Draft, prompting Pierce Clarkson to replace Shough. Washington, on the other hand, has been adjusting to a new head coach and conference.

Washington Head Coach Jedd Fisch has a 23-28 overall record and a 1-2 overall bowl record, including Arizona’s 2023 Alamo Bowl win. This is his first season with the Huskies.

“We’re excited about going to the second-oldest bowl game,” Fisch said after Selection Sunday. “I’ve never been to the Sun Bowl, so there’s a new bowl on my checklist.”

Louisville has depth at the wide receiver position, despite the potential absence of star Ja’Corey Brooks. The Cardinals’ remaining receivers, including Ahmari Huggins-Bruce, will need to step up to support QB Pierce Clarkson.

Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. brings more experience with 570 passing yards, giving the Huskies an edge in quarterback production.

So far, experts including ESPN and Bleacher Nation favor Louisville to win against Washington. However, fans have experienced many upsets in previous Sun Bowl games.

Don’t miss out on this historical matchup! Watch the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl live at Sun Bowl Stadium or on CBS. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Sun Bowl Association office (915-533-4416 or 4150 Pinnacle St. Suite 100 in El Paso).

Louisville (Visitors) in the Sun Bowl
Record: 1-0
Jan. 1, 1958 vs. Drake: W (34-20)

Washington (Home) in the Sun Bowl
Record: 1-4
Dec. 31, 2002 vs. Purdue: L (34-24)
Dec. 29, 1995 vs. Iowa: L (38-18)
Dec. 25, 1986 vs. Alabama: L (13-23)
Dec. 22, 1979 vs. Texas: W (14-7)

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THANK YOU FOR PLAYING! - CHICK-FIL-A TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL SELECT ‘EM CONTEST December 9, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Jaime Canalda for finishing first during the CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK of the Chick-Fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Canalda wins two Outdoor Club tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, which will feature Louisville taking on Washington on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT) in Sun Bowl Stadium.

Canalda was one of two contestants who picked 6-of-9 games correctly and was closest to the total points from the ACC Championship Game.

“We are very grateful for our sponsor of this contest, Chick-Fil-A. They continue to be a joy to work with and this contest continues to be fun for all,” said Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “Thank you to all the contestants who played this year! We could not do anything without the fans and followers of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. You all are GR-R-REAT!”

The 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 12 p.m. (MT) in Sun Bowl Stadium.

WINNERS:
Jaime Canalda – First place prize of:
Two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game
One (1) parking pass

Ruben Quintana – Second Place winner will receive:
Two (2) Premium section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game
One (1) garage parking pass

Gary Figueroa – Third Place winner will receive:
Two (2) Preferred section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game
One (1) garage parking pass

William McCarthy – Fourth Place winner will receive:
Two (2) Stadium section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game
One (1) garage parking pass.

Jorge Peregrino – Fifth Place winner will receive:
Two (2) Sun Seats section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game
One (1) garage parking pass.

TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL
All game information can be viewed online at www.sunbowl.org. Customers and fans can also stop by the Sun Bowl Association office located at 4150 Pinnacle Street, Suite 100 for any questions about the game.

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LOUISVILLE TO TAKE ON WASHINGTON IN THE 91ST ANNUAL TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL December 8, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association announced on Sunday, Dec. 8 that Louisville and Washington will play in the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Sun Bowl Stadium.

Louisville finished the season with an 8-4 overall record, which was highlighted with wins over Clemson and Kentucky. The Cardinals and Huskies will face off for the first time in school history.

The Huskies on in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl just one year after playing in the CFP National Championship game. The Huskies first traveled to El Paso for a bowl game in 1979, when they beat Texas, 14-7.

The Huskies will be making their 43rd bowl-game appearance, dating back to their first, the 1924 Rose Bowl. The Dawgs have appeared in 16 different bowl games all-time and, over their last 13 bowls (counting this year’s Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl), have played in 11 different bowl games (UW twice played in the Alamo and Las Vegas Bowls during that span).

“This matchup brings in the potential for great economic impact and excitement to our city and everyone in the Borderland,” said Sun Bowl Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “Both teams have not been to El Paso in many years, and we cannot wait for all the fans and visitors to arrive to show them all the wonderful El Paso hospitality and culture.”

The 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl featuring Louisville as the visiting team and Washington as the home team with the game being played in Sun Bowl Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, with kickoff set for NOON (MT) and televised on CBS.

Louisville in the Sun Bowl
Record: 1-0
Jan. 1, 1958 vs. Drake W/34-20

Washington in the Sun Bowl
Record: 1-3
Dec. 22, 1979 vs. Texas W/14-7
Dec. 25, 1986 vs. Alabama L/28-6
Dec. 29, 1995 vs. Iowa L/38-18
Dec. 31, 2002 vs. Purdue L/34-14

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SELECTION SUNDAY AT SUNLAND PARK RACETRACK December 3, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association is hosting a Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Selection Sunday gathering on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Sunland Park Racetrack from 12:30-2:30 p.m. (MT). The event is free and open to the public.

Find out which two teams will be playing in the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl at approximately 1 p.m. (MT) as Sun Bowl Football Chairman John Folmer, Sun Bowl Association President Michael Guerra and Sun Bowl Executive Director Bernie Olivas make the announcement.

“We want the entire community to join us for a GR-R-REAT time at Sunland Park Racetrack as we will all find out who will be playing in the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl,” said Olivas. “We will have some giveaways, and of course, one can enjoy all Sunland Park Racetrack has to offer while there.”

WHAT: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Selection Sunday
WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
TIME: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (MT)
PLACE: Sunland Park Racetrack

The 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl will feature a team from the ACC taking on a team from the (former) Pac-12 in Sun Bowl Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 with kickoff set for 12 p.m. (MT).

There will be door prizes and raffles throughout the event with merchandise given away until supplies are gone.

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: FINAL WINNER ANNOUNCED December 2, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Aaron Jacquez for winning the final week of the regular season of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Jacquez won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Jacquez automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Aaron Jacquez was the only contestant to get 10-of-10 games picked correctly last week.

This week’s games to choose from:
Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State (CUSA Championship) – Friday, December 6 at 5 p.m. (MT)
No. 22 UNLV vs. No. 11 Boise State (Mountain West Conference) – Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. (MT)
No. 17 Tulane vs. Army (AAC Championship) – Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. (MT)
No. 18 Iowa State vs. No. 16 Arizona State (Big 12 Championship) – Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Ohio vs. Miami (Ohio) (MAC Championship) – Saturday, December 7 at 10 a.m. (MT)
No. 7 Georgia vs. No. 3 Texas (SEC Championship) – Saturday, December 7 at 2 p.m. (MT)
Marshall vs. Louisiana (Sun Belt Championship)- Saturday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 4 Penn State vs. No. 1 Oregon (Big Ten Championship) – Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. (MT)
No. 12 Clemson vs. No. 9 SMU (ACC Championship) – Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba
Oct. 7, 2024 – David Stclair
Oct. 14, 2024 – Gary Figueroa
Oct. 21, 2024 – Justin Pettersen
Oct. 28, 2024 –Jaime Canalda
Nov. 4, 2024 – Carlos Montelongo
Nov. 11, 2024 – Dustin Hollinger
Nov. 18, 2024 – Leonardo Lara
Nov. 25, 2024 – Curtis Hilling
Dec. 2, 2024 – Aaron Jaquez

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GLASHEEN, VALLES & INDERMAN INJURY LAWYERS SUN BOWL PARADE November 29, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – It was another beautiful, sunny Thanksgiving morning in El Paso, Texas, where thousands upon thousands lined up along a three-mile parade route on Montana Avenue to take in the 88th Annual Glasheen, Valles and Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade.

With 92 total entries, which included 21 floats, multiple high school bands and drumlines along with various other special units, the people of El Paso celebrated and enjoyed the sights and sounds of it all. The Sun Bowl Association and Glasheen, Valles and Inderman Injury Lawyers are thankful for the continued support from Mayor Oscar Leeser, to KTSM TV for broadcasting the parade and for all the law enforcement and safety agencies.

“We cannot express enough gratitude, appreciation and thanks to the Office of Emergency Management, the Emergence Health Network, the City of El Paso, the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso Fire Department and all others who made it possible for the community to come out and feel safe," said Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas.

This was the fourth parade with Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers as the title sponsor.

Noe Valles, Lawyer at Glassheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers stated before the start of the parade, "One of my favorite parts of the parade is seeing the military. With El Paso being a military community and Fort Bliss being here, it’s such a great thing to see and honor the military.”

Just about every year, awards have been given for different categories in the Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade and this year’s winners are listed below.

The Sun Bowl Association would like to thank the sponsor, Glasheen, Valles and Inderman Injury Lawyers, all the wonderful and giving volunteers, all participants and entries of the parade, KTSM TV, and of course, the community who comes out to enjoy the amazing event, which has been ongoing for 88 years in El Paso, Texas.

Watch the Parade on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dkdl_c2fx8A?si=EZmK1GHjS1ez0ugI

Photo Album on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=TonyTheTigerSunBowl&set=a.1015534247282712

Floats Category
2024 Jim Lawrence Sweepstakes Award
“Honoring Our Veterans and Their Families”
Presented by Your Local AT&T Family & the Paso Del Norte Soccer League

2024 Queen’s Award
“Rosie the Riveter, Honoring Our WWII Heroes”
Presented by Alpha Insurance Services

2024 President’s Award
“El Paso Children’s Hospital: 13 Years of Keeping Families Home”
Presented by The El Paso Children’s Hospital

2024 Princess Award
“Honoring Our Coaches”
Presented by Peter Piper Pizza

2024 Duchess Award
“Christmas Heroes”
Presented by The Real Estate Nerd Group

2024 General’s Award
“Viva Zapata”
Presented by Theresa Castro and Family

2024 Governor’s Award
“Honoring Our Past, Present and Future Service Members”
Presented by Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers

2024 Judge’s Award
“Honoring and Remembering the 500+ Women Purple Heart Medal Recipients”
Presented by Cielo Vista Mall a Simon Property

2024 Grand Marshal’s Award
“Robo Tron Honors Our Hometown Heroes”
Presented by Robo Tron

Bands Category
2024 Marching Band Award Winner
Young Women’s STEAM Academy Drumline, Cheer & Dance
Led by Mark Teran

ROTC Category
2024 ROTC Award Winner
Gadsden High School NJROTC

ABOUT GLASHEEN, VALLES & INDERMAN INJURY LAWYERS
Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers was recently voted the Best Law Firm in El Paso by The City Magazine readers. The injury attorneys in El Paso are here to protect your rights and get justice for those injured in El Paso and the surrounding areas. Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers have worked for years and gained the expertise, network, and resources to properly and effectively represent our clients who have been injured in an accident. The injury attorneys in El Paso work tirelessly for those they represent. Plus, throughout the legal process, the client will never pay one penny unless the case is settled, and the client gets the money deserved. Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers understand that every case is different; that is why the firm provides free consultations, so the injury lawyers can hear the client’s story and evaluate the case to see if Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers would be the right option to represent you. The injury and accident lawyers in El Paso, as well as the staff members, will lead clients through the legal process and work tirelessly to get justice.

If an injury has affected the lives of you or a loved one, no matter where you live, our accident lawyers in El Paso will gladly provide you with a free consultation and hear your story, so we can evaluate your case. For immediate contact, call Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers directly, 915-301-9441 or go to GVILAW.COM

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: LAST WEEK TO WIN November 25, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Curtis Hilling for winning week 12 of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Hilling won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Hilling automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Curtis Hilling was the only contestant to get 9-of-10 games picked correctly last week.

This week’s games to choose from:
Oregon State vs. No. 12 Boise State – Friday, November 29 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Duke vs. Wake Forest – Saturday, November 30 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Pittsburgh vs. Boston College – Saturday, November 30 at 1 p.m. (MT)
California vs. No. 13 SMU – Saturday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
NC State vs. North Carolina – Saturday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 21 Arizona State vs. Arizona – Saturday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 6 Notre Dame vs. USC – Saturday, November 30 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Wyoming vs. Washington State – Saturday, November 30 at 4:30 p.m. (MT)
Washington vs. No. 1 Oregon – Saturday, November 30 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
Virgina vs. Virginia Tech – Saturday, November 30 at 6 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba
Oct. 7, 2024 – David Stclair
Oct. 14, 2024 – Gary Figueroa
Oct. 21, 2024 – Justin Pettersen
Oct. 28, 2024 –Jaime Canalda
Nov. 4, 2024 – Carlos Montelongo
Nov. 11, 2024 – Dustin Hollinger
Nov. 18, 2024 – Leonardo Lara
Nov. 25, 2024 – Curtis Hilling

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games November 18, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Leonardo Lara for winning week 12 of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Lara won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Lara automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Lara was one of three players to get 8-of-10 games correct and was closest to the tie breaker, which was the total number of points scored during the No. 23 Clemson vs. No. 18 Pittsburgh game (44 points).

This week’s games to choose from:
NC State vs. Georgia Tech – Thursday, November 21 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
North Carolina vs. Boston College – Saturday, November 23 at 10 a.m. (MT)
No. 6 BYU vs. Arizona State – Saturday, November 23 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 17 Colorado vs. Kansas – Saturday, November 23 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Stanford vs. California – Saturday, November 23 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Pittsburgh vs. No. 19 Louisville – Saturday, November 23 at 2 p.m. (MT)
No. 18 Washington State vs. Oregon State – Saturday, November 23 at 5 p.m. (MT)
No. 24 Army vs. No. 8 Notre Dame – Saturday, November 23 at 5 p.m. (MT)
Virginia Tech vs. Duke – Saturday, November 23 at 6 p.m. (MT)
USC vs. UCLA – Saturday, November 23 at 8:30 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba
Oct. 7, 2024 – David Stclair
Oct. 14, 2024 – Gary Figueroa
Oct. 21, 2024 – Justin Pettersen
Oct. 28, 2024 –Jaime Canalda
Nov. 4, 2024 – Carlos Montelongo
Nov. 11, 2024 – Dustin Hollinger
Nov. 18, 2024 – Leonardo Lara

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SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES 2024 GRAND MARSHAL AND CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH GLASHEEN, VALLES & INDERMAN INJURY LAWYERS November 14, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association and Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers announced the renewal of their partnership to put on the Annual Sun Bowl Parade and announced that El Pasoan and former Sun Bowl Association Board President Wayne Thornton will be the Grand Marshal for the 88th Annual Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade.

The parade, which Thorton will lead, is set for Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at 10 a.m. (MT) on Montana Avenue in El Paso, Texas. Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers have renewed their title sponsorship through 2025, which will fund the resources needed to host the parade.

“We are extremely excited to renew the relationship and title sponsor for this great event and great El Paso tradition,” said Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “This is turning into a long-lasting relationship and we hope to continue to host the Glasheen, Valles and Inderman Sun Bowl Parade for many, many years.”

Wayne Thornton, the SBA President in 2005, remains on the Board of Directors for the association and retired from the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department in February of 2020, concluding a 43-year career with the department.

“There are few people who represent the El Paso community as well as Wayne [Thornton] does,” said Olivas. “What he has done for us here at the Sun Bowl Association is tremendous! From helping with the Charm Camp to the Basketball Skills Camp, Wayne is more than deserving of this honor.”

Thornton has made such an impact in El Paso that he had a building renamed after him in February of 2023. As his name was already known in the El Paso community for decades, from his weekly column in the El Paso Times to his involvement in local sports, the City of El Paso honored him, making his name known for years to come, proudly presiding over the old Grandview Community Center.

“I’m beyond honored to be able to lead the Sun Bowl Parade as the Grand Marshal,” said Thornton. “It’s especially neat as I will get to experience this parade as a participant as I typically volunteer and help on parade day.”

Thornton grew up on Fort Bliss where his father was stationed and attended Burges High School.

One of the things Thornton is most known for is his coaching in women’s intramural basketball at UTEP. He then moved over to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department in 1978, where he started at Lincoln Recreation Center under the Spaghetti Bowl and stayed for 28 years.

“I knew coaching was not my forte and that I could reach more lives through Parks and Recreation,” he said.

Thornton served on many boards, from the YWCA to the Police Department’s Crime Stoppers and, as already mentioned, the Sun Bowl Association.

Although, according to Thornton, the single biggest thing he was ever part of was the Junior League’s Midnight Basketball program, which he helped start in 1994 at a time when El Paso faced problems with street gangs and drive-by shootings.

“We had kids playing in the league that couldn’t play a lick of basketball,” Thornton said. “They were terrible. But they could open your locked car door in three seconds.”

Midnight Basketball caught on, taking hundreds of young men off the streets at night for practice and for weekend games during the trouble times between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Midnight Basketball ran from 1994 until 2003, the time by which the El Paso Police Department had a handle on the sharply declining rate of gang violence. Times have changed, and El Paso is not the city it was in the ‘90s, but Thornton said, “There will always be a need to help our troubled youth.”

Thornton is currently the point of contact and takes the lead on the Sun Bowl Basketball Skills Camp as well as the Sun Bowl Cheer Camp, events that coincide with the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational and Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game.

This year’s Glasheen, Valles and Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade will be on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 at 10 a.m. (MT) on Montana Avenue and will be televised on KTSM News Ch. 9.

This will be the fourth parade with Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers as the title sponsor.

ABOUT GLASHEEN, VALLES & INDERMAN INJURY LAWYERS
Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers was recently voted the Best Law Firm in El Paso by The City Magazine readers. The injury attorneys in El Paso are here to protect your rights and get justice for those injured in El Paso and the surrounding areas. Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers have worked for years and gained the expertise, network, and resources to properly and effectively represent our clients who have been injured in an accident. The injury attorneys in El Paso work tirelessly for those they represent. Plus, throughout the legal process, the client will never pay one penny unless the case is settled, and the client gets the money deserved. Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers understand that every case is different; that is why the firm provides free consultations, so the injury lawyers can hear the client’s story and evaluate the case to see if Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers would be the right option to represent you. The injury and accident lawyers in El Paso, as well as the staff members, will lead clients through the legal process and work tirelessly to get justice.

If an injury has affected the lives of you or a loved one, no matter where you live, our accident lawyers in El Paso will gladly provide you with a free consultation and hear your story, so we can evaluate your case. For immediate contact, call Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers directly, 915-301-9441 or go to GVILAW.COM

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games November 12, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Dustin Hollinger for winning week 10 of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Hollinger won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Hollinger automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Hollinger was the only contestant to pick all 10 games correctly last week.

This week’s games to choose from:
UCLA vs. Washington – Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. (MT)
No. 23 Clemson vs. No. 18 Pittsburgh – Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Utah vs. No. 20 Colorado – Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Syracuse vs. California – Saturday, November 16 at 1 p.m. (MT)
Virginia vs. No. 10 Notre Dame – Saturday, November 16 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 22 Louisville vs. Stanford – Saturday, November 16 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Nebraska vs. USC – Saturday, November 16 at 2 p.m. (MT)
Arizona State vs. No. 19 Kansas State – Saturday, November 16 at 5 p.m. (MT)
Wake Forest vs. North Carolina – Saturday, November 16 at 6 p.m. (MT)
No. 21 Washington State vs. New Mexico – Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba
Oct. 7, 2024 – David Stclair
Oct. 14, 2024 – Gary Figueroa
Oct. 21, 2024 – Justin Pettersen
Oct. 28, 2024 –Jaime Canalda
Nov. 4, 2024 – Carlos Montelongo
Nov. 11, 2024 – Dustin Hollinger

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games November 4, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Carlos Montelongo for winning week 10 of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Carlos Montelongo won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Montelongo automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Carlos Montelongo was one of four contestants to pick 9-of-10 games correctly but closest to the total number of points scored during the No. 18 Pittsburgh vs. No. 20 SMU game, which was 73 points.

This week’s games to choose from:
No. 4 Miami vs. Georgia Tech – Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Syracuse vs. Boston College – Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m. (MT)
No. 19 Clemson vs. Virginia Tech – Saturday, November 9 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Duke vs. NC State – Saturday, November 9 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
San Jose State vs. Oregon State – Saturday, November 9 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 21 Colorado vs. Texas Tech – Saturday, November 9 at 2 p.m. (MT)
Florida State vs. No. 10 Notre Dame – Saturday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
Washington vs. No. 6 Penn State – Saturday, November 9 at 6 p.m. (MT)
No. 9 BYU vs. Utah – Saturday, November 9 at 8:15 p.m. (MT)
Utah State vs. No. 20 Washington State – Saturday, November 9 at 8:30 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba
Oct. 7, 2024 – David Stclair
Oct. 14, 2024 – Gary Figueroa
Oct. 21, 2024 – Justin Pettersen
Oct. 28, 2024 –Jaime Canalda
Nov. 4, 2024 – Carlos Montelongo

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games October 28, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Jaime Canalda for winning week nine (9) of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Canalda won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Canalda automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Jaime Canalda was one of 56 contestants to pick 10-of-10 games correctly and was one of two players to also hit the total number of points during the Syracuse vs. No. 19 Pittsburgh game, which was 54 points.

This week’s games to choose from:
Duke vs. No. 5 Miami – Saturday, November 2 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Virginia Tech vs. Syracuse – Saturday, November 2 at 10 a.m. (MT)
North Carolina vs. Florida State – Saturday, November 2 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Arizona vs. UCF – Saturday, November 2 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 1 Oregon vs. Michigan – Saturday, November 2 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Arizona State vs. Oklahoma State – Saturday, November 2 at 5 p.m. (MT)
Louisville vs. No. 11 Clemson – Saturday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
UCLA vs. Nebraska – Saturday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
USC vs. Washington – Saturday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 18 Pittsburgh vs. No. 20 SMU – Saturday, November 2 at 6 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba
Oct. 7, 2024 – David Stclair
Oct. 14, 2024 – Gary Figueroa
Oct. 21, 2024 – Justin Pettersen
Oct. 28, 2024 –Jaime Canalda

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games October 21, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Justin Pettersen for winning week eight (8) of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Pettersen won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Pettersen automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Justin Pettersen was one of five contestants to pick 9-of-10 games correctly and was closest to the total number of points scored during the No. 6 Miami vs. Louisville game, which was 97 points.

This week’s games to choose from:
Syracuse vs. No. 19 Pittsburgh – Thursday, October 24 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
Louisville vs. Boston College – Friday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
Rutgers vs. USC – Friday, October 25 at 9 p.m. (MT)
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech – Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m. (MT)
No. 12 Norte Dame vs. No. 24 Navy – Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Washington vs. No. 13 Indiana – Saturday, October 26 at 10 a.m. (MT)
No. 20 Illinois vs. No. 1 Oregon – Saturday, October 26 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Oregon State vs. California – Saturday, October 26 at 2 p.m. (MT)
No. 22 SMU vs. Duke – Saturday, October 26 at 6 p.m. (MT)
Cincinnati vs. Colorado – Saturday, October 26 at 8:15 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba
Oct. 7, 2024 – David Stclair
Oct. 14, 2024 – Gary Figueroa
Oct. 21, 2024 – Justin Pettersen

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games October 14, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Gary Figueroa for winning week seven (7) of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Figueroa won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Figueroa automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Gary Figueroa was one of two contestants to pick 10-of-10 games correctly and he was just one point from the total-point tiebreaker.

This week’s games to choose from:
Boston College vs. Virginia Tech – Thursday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 6 Miami vs. Louisville – Saturday, October 19 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Virgina vs. No. 10 Clemson – Saturday, October 19 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Hawai’i vs. Washington State – Saturday, October 19 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 12 Norte Dame vs. Georgia Tech – Saturday, October 19 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
NC State vs. California – Saturday, October 19 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Colorado vs. Arizona – Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m. (MT)
USC vs. Maryland – Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m. (MT)
UNLV vs. Oregon State – Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m. (MT)
TCU vs. Utah – Saturday, October 19 at 8:30 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba
Oct. 7, 2024 – David Stclair
Oct. 14, 2024 – Gary Figueroa

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Peter Piper Pizza Punt, Pass & Kick – WINNERS ANNOUNCED October 9, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Peter Piper Pizza Sun Bowl Punt, Pass & Kick was held on Tuesday, Oct. 8 in Sun Bowl Stadium on the UTEP campus with over 120 participants joining in on the fun on a beautiful fall evening.

The event was free to youth ages 6-15 in and around the Borderland. The winners from each age group received tickets to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game, which will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 and will also be honored in the Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade that runs on Thanksgiving morning.

“We had a great time and the youth really enjoyed the event,” Executive Director Bernie Olivas said. “The Sun Bowl Association is grateful to our partner, Peter Piper Pizza, who values hosting events like this for our community.”

All participants also received a T-shirt and water bottle.

WINNERS: Punt Pass Kick Total
Boys 6/7
Santiago Taziel Gloria 68’ 44’10" 42’7" 155’5"

Boys 8/9
Brigham Kuykendall 53’ 70’ 61’10" 184’10"

Boys 10/11
Milan Leonel Tolland 83’3" 75’6" 81’ 239’9"

Boys 12/13
Ricardo Middaugh 80’ 117’10" 110’5" 308’3"

Boys 14/15
Michael Melucci 114’6" 115’7" 170’6" 400’7"

Girls 6/7
Andrea Garcia 22’4" 30’10" 10’1" 63’3"

Girls 8/9
Mia Anderson 9’ 14’ 8’ 31’

Girls 10/11
Jada Patterson 48’5" 53’10" 62’6" 164’9"

Girls 12/13
Diana Muse 55’3" 74’3" 76’5" 205’11"

2024 Punt Pass & Kick

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games October 7, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to David Stclair for winning week five (5) of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Stclair won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Stclair automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Stcliar was one of five contestants to choose 8-of-10 games correctly this week and one the tiebreaker.

This week’s games to choose from:
No. 16 Utah vs. Arizona State – Friday, October 11 at 8:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 10 Clemson vs. Wake Forest – Saturday, October 12 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Georgia Tech vs. North Carolina – Saturday, October 12 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Washington vs. Iowa – Saturday, October 12 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Stanford vs. No. 11 Notre Dame – Saturday, October 12 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
California vs. No. 22 Pittsburgh – Saturday, October 12 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 4 Penn State vs. USC – Saturday, October 12 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 3 Oregon – Saturday, October 12 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
Syracuse vs. NC State – Saturday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 18 Kansas State vs. Colorado – Saturday, October 12 at 8:15 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba
Oct. 7, 2024 – David Stclair

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FREE FOR THE KIDS - Peter Piper Pizza Punt, Pass & Kick October 2, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Peter Piper Pizza Sun Bowl Punt, Pass & Kick is set for Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. (MT) in Sun Bowl Stadium on the UTEP campus. The free event is open to youth (ages 6-15) in and around the Borderland.

The winners from each age group will receive tickets to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game, which will be played on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 and will also be honored in the Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade that runs on Thanksgiving morning.

The first 100 kids to check-in at the event (Tuesday, Oct. 8) will receive a T-shirt and water bottle. Sizes are limited.

WHAT: Peter Piper Pizza Sun Bowl Punt, Pass & Kick
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024
TIME: Registration: 5 – 7 p.m.
Competition Starts: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sun Bowl Stadium on the campus of UTEP

Registration is now open. Participants can register at any El Paso Peter Piper Pizza or simply register online at www.sunbowl.org.

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games September 23, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Tony Ruvalcaba for winning week four (4) of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Ruvalcaba won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Ruvalcaba automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Tony Ruvalcaba was the only contestant to pick all 10 games correctly this week.

This week’s games to choose from:
Virginia Tech vs. No. 7 Miami – Friday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
Washington vs. Rutgers – Friday, September 27 at 6 p.m. (MT)
No. 15 Louisville vs. No. 16 Notre Dame – Saturday, September 28 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Wisconsin vs. No. 13 USC – Saturday, September 28 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Washington State vs. No. 25 Boise State – Saturday, September 28 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
North Carolina vs. Duke – Saturday, September 28 at 2 p.m. (MT)
Stanford vs. No. 17 Clemson – Saturday, September 28 at 5 p.m. (MT)
Florida State vs. SMU – Saturday, September 28 at 6 p.m. (MT)
Arizona vs. No. 10 Utah – Saturday, September 28 at 8:15 p.m. (MT)
No. 9 Oregon vs. UCLA – Saturday, September 28 at 9 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino
Sept. 23, 2024 – Tony Ruvalcaba

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SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH TITLE SPONSOR AND 2024 PARADE THEME September 18, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association and Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers announced on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2024, the renewed partnership between the two organizations to continue to host the Annual Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade on Thanksgiving morning in El Paso, Texas.

The 88th Annual Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade theme is “Celebrate, Honor & Remembering All the Heroes Who Have Served." All floats must have a design that includes mascots, characters, or spokespersons as a focal point that honors and celebrates “Heroes who have served,” such as a firefighter, military member, law enforcement official, educator, custodian, farmers, etc.

“We are beyond grateful to have Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers back as our title sponsor for this wonderful El Paso tradition,” said Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers have been a great partner and truly understand what this event means to the community.”

The partnership is extended through 2025 and helps to provide funding for many items involved in putting this 88-year event on.

“We are looking forward to another year of excitement at the 88th Annual Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Parade,” said partner Noe Valles of Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers. “The theme is great as it honors many who deserve the recognition and shows our thankfulness to our heroes with the vibrant energy of music and the spectacular designs of amazing floats.”

This year’s parade will be on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 at 10 a.m. (MT) on Montana Ave. and will be televised on KTSM News Ch. 9.

“We are excited to see what everyone builds and produces for this year’s parade with the theme “Celebrate, Honor & Remembering All the Heroes Who Have Served," said Sun Bowl Special Events Director Joe Daubach. “The work on the floats has already started and we hope more want to join in on this great El Paso tradition.”

This will be the fourth parade with Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers as the title sponsor.

The Sun Bowl Association is finalizing and will announce a Grand Marshal for the 2024 Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade soon.

ABOUT GLASHEEN, VALLES & INDERMAN INJURY LAWYERS
Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers was recently voted the Best Law Firm in El Paso by The City Magazine readers. The injury attorneys in El Paso are here to protect your rights and get justice for those injured in El Paso and the surrounding areas. Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers have worked for years and gained the expertise, network, and resources to properly and effectively represent our clients who have been injured in an accident. The injury attorneys in El Paso work tirelessly for those they represent. Plus, throughout the legal process, the client will never pay one penny unless the case is settled, and the client gets the money deserved. Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers understand that every case is different; that is why the firm provides free consultations, so the injury lawyers can hear the client’s story and evaluate the case to see if Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers would be the right option to represent you. The injury and accident lawyers in El Paso, as well as the staff members, will lead clients through the legal process and work tirelessly to get justice.

If an injury has affected the lives of you or a loved one, no matter where you live, our accident lawyers in El Paso will gladly provide you with a free consultation and hear your story, so we can evaluate your case. For immediate contact, call Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers directly, 915-301-9441 or go to GVILAW.COM

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games September 16, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Jorge Peregrino for winning week three (3) of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Peregrino won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Peregrino automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Peregrino was one of nine contestants to choose 9-of-10 games correctly and he was in a three-way tie for the points-tiebreaker. Peregrino’s name was then chosen at random to win the weekly prize.

+This week’s games to choose from: +
Stanford vs. Syracuse – Friday, September 20 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
NC State vs. No. 21 Clemson – Saturday, September 21 at 10 a.m. (MT)
No. 11 USC vs. No. 18 Michigan – Saturday, September 21 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Arizona State vs. Texas Tech – Saturday, September 21 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Georgia Tech vs. No. 19 Louisville – Saturday, September 21 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech – Saturday, September 21 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 12 Utah vs. No. 14 Oklahoma State` – Saturday, September 21 at 2 p.m. (MT)
California vs. Florida State – Saturday, September 21 at 5 p.m. (MT)
Michigan State vs. Boston College – Saturday, September 21 at 6 p.m. (MT)
Purdue vs. Oregon State – Saturday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon
Sept. 16, 2024 – Jorge Peregrino

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games September 9, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Joseph Limon for winning week two (2) of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Limon won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Limon automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Limon was the only player to pick all 10 games correctly, while there were 23 contestants to go 9-of-10 on their picks.

This week’s games to choose from:
No. 20 Arizona vs. No. 14 Kansas State – Friday, September 13 at 5 p.m. (MT)
Memphis vs. Florida State – Saturday, September 14 at 10 a.m. (MT)
No. 24 Boston College vs. No. 6 Missouri – Saturday, September 14 at 10:45 a.m. (MT)
No. 9 Oregon vs. Oregon State – Saturday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Washington vs. Washington State – Saturday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh – Saturday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 18 Notre Dame vs. Purdue – Saturday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Colorado vs. Colorado State – Saturday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
Indiana vs. UCLA – Saturday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
Maryland vs. Virginia – Saturday, September 14 at 6 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana
Sept. 9, 2024 – Joseph Limon

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Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest: Weekly Winner & Upcoming Games September 3, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – Congratulations to Ruben Quintana for winning week one (1) of the Chick-fil-A Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Select ‘Em Contest. Quintana won two (2) Touchdown section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game, which will be played Dec. 31, 2024, at Noon (MT).

Quintana automatically advances to “Championship Week.” The weekly winners that advance to “Championship Week” will continue to predict the winners of each college football conference championship game. The contestant with the most correctly chosen conference title games will receive two (2) Outdoor Club section tickets to the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and one (1) parking pass.

Link to play: http://www.sunbowl.org/contest

Quintana tied with three other contestants picking 10-of-10 games correctly, however, Quintana was the closest to the total number of points scored during the No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 20 Texas A&M game, which was 36 points.

This week’s games to choose from:
Duke vs. Northwestern – Friday, September 6 at 7 p.m. (MT)
Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse – Saturday, September 7 at 10 a.m. (MT)
Charlotte vs. North Carolina – Saturday, September 7 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Baylor vs. No. 12 Utah – Saturday, September 7 at 1:30 p.m. (MT)
Virgina vs. Wake Forest – Saturday, September 7 at 5 p.m. (MT)
Colorado vs. Nebraska – Saturday, September 7 at 5:30 p.m. (MT)
No. 15 Tennessee vs. No. 24 NC State – Saturday, September 7 at 6 p.m. (MT)
Texas Tech vs. Washington State – Saturday, September 7 at 8 p.m. (MT)
Mississippi State vs. Arizona State – Saturday, September 7 at 8:30 p.m. (MT)
Oregon State vs. San Diego State – Saturday, September 7 at 8:30 p.m. (MT)

Weekly Winners:
Sept. 3, 2024 – Ruben Quintana

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SUN BOWL ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF EL PASO AWARDS CASH PRIZES OVER THE WEEKEND August 26, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association, Goodwill Industries of El Paso and the Southwest Flag Football League awarded $12,000 in prize money to winners of the Fourth Annual Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament presented by Goodwill Industries of El Paso over the weekend of August 23-25 at the Westside Sports Complex in El Paso, Texas.

The tournament, which started with approximately 35 teams in its first year, has grown to 75 teams this year, competing in various divisions of play, including a coed division, women’s divisions and five different men’s divisions. Teams and players from as far San Antonio, Denver and Wisconsin made the trek to El Paso to participate in this fun community event.

“It’s great that this event continues to grow year-after-year and we really believe that it will continue to grow, especially with the popularity of the sport now,” said Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “We continue to work hard to reach our next goal of bringing in more teams from out of town, which will have a positive impact on our city and economy.”

Below is a list of winners and runners-up from each division:

Women’s 5v5
Winner: Audience of One ($2,000 cash prize)
Runner-Up: Oh So Gifted

Men’s 5v5
Winner: HTK ($2,000 cash prize)
Runner-Up: EP Fbar

Women’s A/Competitive Division
Winner: Primetime ($2,500 cash prize)
Runner-Up: Oh So Gifted

Men’s A/Competitive Division
Winner: HTK ($2,500 cash prize)
Runner-Up: Hooligans

Men’s B/Intermediate Division
Winner: Project San ($1,000 cash prize)
Runner-Up: Entourage

Men’s C/Recreational Division
Winner: Regulators ($1,000 cash prize)
Runner-Up: Wolfpack

Men’s D/Friends & Family Division
Winner: Outkast ($1,000 cash prize)
Runner-Up: Underdawgz

Coed Division
Winner: Audience of One ($1,000 cash prize)
Runner-Up: Stars

“We keep getting a ton of compliments on the organization of the tournament, mainly due to the efforts of our Tournament Chairman Adrian Morales and the Southwest Flag Football League,” Special Events Director Joe Daubach said. “We believe others are starting to take notice as the tournament continues to grow. We’d love to see this event grow to 100 teams and beyond.”

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SUN BOWL ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Goodwill Industries of El Paso
Southwest Flag Football League
Raiz Federal Credit Union
Banes General Contractors Inc.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
USI
Pepsi
Visit El Paso
Papa John’s Pizza
ReddyIce
Sun City Communications
Gatorade

2024 Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament _ Complete brackets and winners

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CBS and the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Renew Partnership August 19, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and CBS Sports have come to an agreement to renew the partnership for four more years, with the contract being extended through 2030, as announced on Aug. 19, 2024.

For the 56th consecutive game, CBS Sports will continue to bring viewers all the color, artistry and drama inherent to the nation’s second oldest bowl game with live coverage of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Noon (MT). It represents the second longest-running sporting event broadcast on the same network.

“We cannot find words to show our appreciation for the partnership we have with CBS so as the saying goes ‘A picture is worth a 1,000 words’ but in this case, a continued broadcast is worth even more,” Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas said. “Only one other sporting event has been on one network longer than the Sun Bowl.”

“The Sun Bowl is one of CBS Sports’ longest-standing partners, as we’ve been proud to broadcast the game for more than 50 years,” said Dan Weinberg, EVP, Programming, CBS Sports. “We’re thrilled to be extending our great relationship with the Sun Bowl, which represents the culmination of our college football season in a game that annually showcases a compelling matchup in El Paso.”

The Sun Bowl was first televised on CBS in 1968 when Auburn defeated Arizona 34-10 with Lindsey Nelson and Hall-of-Famer Frank Gifford announcing the game.

“We have such a great relationship with CBS and they have treated us extremely well over the years, it’s simply the logical and right thing that we honor the company as a Sun Bowl Legend,” Olivas said. “CBS has helped put us among the best-of-the-best bowl games in the country and we cannot thank them enough.”

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl has also been blessed to have one of the best television-sports producers in the industry to help create the great images that many see on their television sets. Coordinating Producer Craig Silver was inducted as a Legend of the Sun Bowl in 2008 after contributing to the network’s production of the bowl from 1983-2005, and again from 2008-23. Silver has been CBS Sports’ college football lead game producer for 25+ years and has won multiple sports Emmy Awards.

ABOUT THE 91ST ANNUAL TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL
Kellogg’s and CBS announced on Thursday, June 6, 2024, that the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. The game will kick-off at Noon (MT) and be televised on CBS for the 56th consecutive year, which is the longest running partnership between one bowl game on one network.

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, the second oldest bowl game in the nation, is the second of five bowl games being played on Dec. 31, 2024 and the only bowl game to be televised on CBS.

Tickets to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl go on sale Sept. 1, 2024 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster or by calling 915-533-4416. Fans can also purchase tickets in the Sun Bowl Association office at 4150 Pinnacle Street, suite 100 in El Paso, Texas.

For complete information on the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl go to www.sunbowl.org.

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2024-25 SUN COURT ANNOUNCED August 1, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association announced the 2024-25 Sun Court sponsored by Cielo Vista Mall, including a new Sun Queen, Lady-in-Waiting, and Sun Princesses on Wednesday, July 31 at the El Paso Country Club.

Nine new Sun Princesses joined the Sun Court, along with the new Sun Queen, Raegan Jabor and Lady-in-Waiting Ashley Rios as ambassadors for the Sun Bowl Association, while also representing the City of El Paso.

“We’re one of only two bowl games with a group of representatives like our Sun Court, which is such an important part of our association and events,” said Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “This is a remarkable group of outgoing young women who will surely make a positive impact on our community and beyond.”

The new Sun Queen Reagan Jabor said, “This opportunity has allowed me to be an ambassador for our vibrant community, and I am deeply grateful for it. I want to encourage young women to engage more actively with their local and school communities.”

The Sun Court Coronation has been a part of the Sun Bowl since the first-ever college Sun Bowl game played in 1936. Coronation played a huge social role in the “Sun Carnival”, the week-long pageantry associated with the Sun Bowl.

According to the 1938 Sun Bowl game program, “The social side of the Sun Carnival centers around the Coronation of the Sun Queen with her Lady-In-Waiting and Royal Court of Princesses from all the cities of the Sun Empire and the Grand Ball tendered by the Association in honor of Her Majesty and Court.”

Today, the Sun Court serves as ambassadors for the Sun Bowl Association and the City of El Paso. The ladies of the court volunteer at various community events and make appearances at the Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Sun Bowl Parade, WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, the Sun Bowl Basketball Skills Camp presented by Marathon Petroleum, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, Peter Piper Pizza Punt, Pass & Kick, the Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament presented by Goodwill Industries of El Paso and many other events throughout the year.

2024 SUN QUEEN
Raegan Jabor, daughter of Mark & Michelle Jabor, is a student at Texas Tech University, where she is pursuing a major in landscape architecture and a double minor in sustainability and architecture. She is actively involved in campus life as a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority and serves as an event planner for the Student American Society of Landscape Architecture (SASLA). Her academic and extracurricular pursuits reflect a dedication to creating sustainable and innovative designs in the field of landscape architecture. This summer, Raegan has worked for Hall Law Firm and Inspired Interiors. Raegan is looking forward to her upcoming internship in Australia this spring, where she will further her knowledge in sustainable research and eco-friendly architectural designs. Raegan’s career goals include working for a large landscape Architecture Firm where she can further enrich her understanding and experience of innovative design practices and environmental stewardship in a diverse and dynamic setting.

Raegan had the honor of serving as Sun Princess from 2023-2024 and is currently thrilled to step into the role of Sun Queen for 2024-2025. This opportunity has allowed her to be an ambassador for our vibrant community, and she is deeply grateful for it. Her journey has inspired her to encourage young women to engage more actively with their local and school communities. By fostering a sense of community and involvement, she hopes to empower others to contribute positively and make meaningful changes within their own neighborhoods.

LADY-IN-WAITING
Ashley Rios, daughter of Daniel & Patricia Rios, graduated from Silva Health Magnet High School and most recently earned her degree from Texas A&M University. She is continuing on by pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health, with a focus on Health Promotion and Community Health Science. During high school, Ashley was actively involved in the National Honor Society and the Silverettes Dance Team. She is now a member of the Mexican Student Association, where she has recently finished her term as Outreach Chair Officer. In this role, she organized fundraising events for the Brazos Interfaith Immigration Network while attending to student’s educational needs and will continue her involvement as the organization’s advisor.

Ashley has gained substantial experience as a Vaccine Mixer at the University Medical Center COVID Vaccination Hub, where she assisted in vaccinating over 50,000 individuals. She also interned at Southwest Coalition for Life, focusing on outreach initiatives for women’s health.

Currently, she works as a graduate assistant in the Prevention and Population division at University Health Services at Texas A&M, where she supports the mental and physical well-being of students.
Additionally, Ashley is well-acquainted with the Sun Bowl through her volunteer work at the annual Fan Fiesta and is eager to continue representing the Sun City as Lady-in-Waiting for the 2024-2025 Sun Court.

SUN PRINCESSES (Current School)
Brenda De La Rosa – (UTEP)
Anai Gomez – (UTEP)
Kyra Hayes – (NM State)
Estrella Luna – (Texas A&M)
Caroline Glenne Mann – (Georgia)
Janais Millan Amato – (UTEP)
Tiffany Murillo – (Texas Tech)
Griselda Sainz – (Trinity University)
Faith Spade – (Baylor)

For complete bios on 2024 Sun Princesses go to www.sunbowl.org/about/sun_court.

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PAC-12 LEGACY SCHOOLS TO PLAY IN PAC-12 BOWL GAMES July 16, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association, Pac-12, ACC, Big 10 Conference and Big 12 Conference have come to an agreement for the 2024 and 2025 college football seasons where the 10 schools leaving the Pac-12 will still play in Pac-12 affiliated bowls the next two seasons and not in bowl tie-ins with their new conferences.

The announcement came following the recent conference football media days and conference meetings.

“We are grateful and excited to still maintain our relationships with teams that are making moves,” Sun Bowl Executive Director Bernie Olivas said. “This will help the transition in the future, whatever that may be.”

The contracts between the conferences and the bowls don’t end until after the 2025 season. With only Oregon State and Washington State remaining in the Pac-12 in 2024, the six bowls with Pac-12 ties could not be filled without drawing from other conferences.

Due to the mass departure of Pac-12 schools, all stakeholders agreed that the former Pac-12 programs, referred to as “Pac-12 legacy schools,” along with Oregon State and Washington State, would continue to participate in Pac-12 bowl games until the new bowl contracts commence in 2026.

Oregon State and Washington State are the only two schools remaining with Pac-12 designation. Oregon, Washington, UCLA, and USC are now members of the Big Ten Conference. Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah are now members of the Big 12. Stanford and Cal are now members of the ACC.

After the 12-team College Football Playoff field is selected, the former Pac-12 bowl-eligible teams will be considered part of the Pac-12’s bowl pool. This will keep Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington (Big Ten), Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah (Big 12), and Cal and Stanford (ACC) from participating in their new conference bowl games until 2026.

The six Pac-12 bowl tie-ins in 2024 and 2025 are the Alamo Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, Los Angeles Bowl and the Independence Bowl (in 2024)/ESPN event bowl (in 2025).

The Rose Bowl, which is now part of the College Football Playoff rotation, is no longer tied to the Pac-12.

The order of selections made by the bowl games will remain the same, however, the process of the selections remains unknown.

The Alamo Bowl has the first pick from the Big 12 and Pac-12 after the College Football Playoff. It will be able to select any Pac-12 legacy school or Oregon State/Washington State, regardless of record if the teams are bowl-eligible.

Pac-12 SELECTIONS ORDER

College Football Playoff Semifinal: If Selected

New Year’s Six vs. New Year’s Six [Pac-12 Champion goes here if not in the College Football Playoff]

Alamo Bowl vs. Big 12
Holiday Bowl vs. ACC
Las Vegas Bowl vs. SEC
Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl vs. ACC
LA Bowl vs. Mountain West
Independence Bowl vs. Big 12

ABOUT THE 91ST ANNUAL TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL
Kellogg’s and CBS announced on Thursday, June 6, 2024 that the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. The game will kick-off at Noon (MT) and be televised on CBS for the 56th consecutive year, which is the longest running partnership between one bowl game on one network.

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, the second oldest bowl game in the nation, is the second of five bowl games being played on Dec. 31, 2024 and the only bowl game to be televised on CBS.

Tickets to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl go on sale Sept. 1, 2024 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster or by calling 915-533-4416. Fans can also purchase tickets in the Sun Bowl Association office at 4150 Pinnacle Street, suite 100 in El Paso, Texas.

For complete information on the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl go to www.sunbowl.org.

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TONY THE TIGER® RECLAIMS SUN BOWL TITLE PARTNERSHIP July 2, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – As football teams require GR-R-REAT teamwork on the field, WK Kellogg Co and the Sun Bowl Association have found that the two are spectacular teammates when it comes to hosting the annual Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl. Because of that, there is a renewed contract for WK Kellogg Co to sponsor the Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl game for at least two more years.

The Sun Bowl Association and WK Kellogg Co agreed to two years of sponsorship with the option to sign for two more years after the 2025 game. The Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl features the first mascot to lend its’ name to a college football bowl game. What’s more, Tony the Tiger and the Sun Bowl will continue to promote and focus on the Sun Bowl Association’s inaugural mission – helping kids play sports.

“We are thrilled to continue to partner with the Sun Bowl Association and appreciate everything the organization does for the city of El Paso,” said Doug VanDeVelde, Chief Growth Officer, WK Kellogg. “This is a highlight of the year for us and we look forward to growing our relationship to bring more amazing games and traditions to fans in El Paso.”

The Sun Bowl features events all week long that celebrate the city and welcome visitors to enjoy the sense of community that comes from playing and watching football.

The 91st Annual Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl Game is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. The game kicks-off at Noon (MT) and will be televised on CBS for the 56th consecutive year, which is the longest running partnership between one bowl game on one network.

“We are all very excited to be able to come to an agreement and renew our relationship with WK Kellogg Co,” said Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “This sponsorship renewal highlights the growing partnership between Kellogg’s and the Sun Bowl Association, showcasing our mutual commitment to delivering an unforgettable experience for college football fans each year.”

In addition to the exclusive naming rights, the Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl will continue to use its colorful and standout logo for the game. The fully integrated partnership will be amplified across digital and social media, content, in-stadium exposure, product sampling and on-site activation at the game and other Sun Bowl organization events.

The Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl, the second oldest bowl game in the nation, is the second of five bowl games being played on Dec. 31, 2024, and the only bowl game to be televised on CBS.

Follow the Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl through social media on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram, and learn more at MissionTiger.com. Ticket packages for the 2024 Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl go on sale on Sept. 1, 2024, and can be purchased by visiting SunBowl.org or calling 915-533-4416.

ABOUT THE SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION
The Sun Bowl Association is a volunteer based nonprofit 501©(3) organization. The Sun Bowl Association, with the help of over 700 volunteers, promotes and serves the El Paso community and features a year-round schedule of events, culminating with the Annual Tony the Tiger® Sun Bowl football game.

The Sun Bowl Association was founded in 1935 with a threefold purpose: 1) to present a football attraction of national importance, 2) to promote El Paso and the Southwest and 3) to generate tourist income for the area. On Oct. 18, 1934, at a meeting of the El Paso Kiwanis Club, Dr. Brice Schuller suggested that the club sponsor a football game on New Year’s Day, matching an El Paso High School All-Star Team against a worthy opponent. The motion was passed unanimously. It was decided to ask for public suggestions as to the name of this annual game, and the name “Sun Bowl” was submitted by Dr. C.M. Hendricks, who became the first president of the Sun Bowl Association.

About WK Kellogg Co
At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Our iconic brand portfolio includes Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Froot Loops®, Kashi®, Special K®, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran®, and Bear Naked®. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger® and Toucan Sam®, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. Through our sustainable business strategy – Feeding HappinessTM – we aim to build healthier and happier futures for families, kids and communities. We are making a positive impact, while creating foods that bring joy and nourishment to consumers. For more information about WK Kellogg Co and Feeding Happiness, visit www.wkkellogg.com.

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TEAMS ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 WESTSTAR DON HASKINS SUN BOWL INVITATIONAL June 25, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association and WestStar have announced the four teams playing in the 63rd Annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational, highlighted by two teams playing in the NCAA Tournament, with Yale, Jackson State, Akron and UTEP converging on the floor of the Don Haskins Center for the two-day holiday classic on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21, 2024.

All four teams have a very deep basketball tradition and plenty of success.

“The WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational is a staple here in El Paso and every team that has been here before is always excited to come enjoy the great competition as well as the Sun Bowl hospitality,” said Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “Akron and Jackson State are itching for a return visit to the Borderland, and we know that Yale, who is making its first appearance in our tournament, will leave with a great experience and memories.”

Akron Zips
Akron won the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational in 2016, its only trip to the holiday classic, defeating UC Irvine in game one and Maryland Eastern Shore in the championship game.

Akron finished the 2023-24 season with a 24-11 record, going 13-5 in Mid-American Conference play. Forward Enrique Freeman led the team in scoring, averaging 18.6 PPG to go along with a 58.4 shooting percentage. He was also named All-MAC First Team and was unanimously voted as the MAC Player of the Year. Guard Ali Ali, who was also named All-MAC First Team, led the team in assists with 76 in only 27 games played.

The 2024-25 version of the Akron Zips basketball program added five transfers to the roster. Joining the team will be Isaiah Gray (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Bowen Hardman (Cincinnati, Ohio), Josiah Harris (Canton, Ohio), James Okonkwo (Maidenhead, England) and Seth Wilson (Lorain, Ohio).

The Zips are led by Head Coach John Groce, who completed his fifth season at Akron with a 94-59 overall record, including a 63-25 mark over the last three seasons. In Mid-American Conference play, the Zips are 54-38 under Groce and 40-16 over the last three years, owning the best winning percentage (.714) in the league.

Groce has a long track record of building championship caliber teams and all-around successful young men. The program’s mission “to be impactful”, and the vision “OneAkron”, resonates with everyone involved in the program as he is notorious for saying “It takes a village.”

The 2023 season saw Groce lead the Zips to a third-place finish in the MAC where they eventually fell to Kent State in the semifinals.

Jackson State Tigers
Jackson State is making its third appearance at the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational participating in 2000 and 2006 while going 1-3 overall in the holiday tournament. The Tigers had an All-American in guard Ken Evans Jr., who was named to the 16th HBCU Division I college basketball All-America teams powered by BOXTOROW. He was also named an HBCU National Co-Player of the Year.

Evans leads the SWAC in scoring (18.8), is tied for sixth in assists (93), averaged 5.4 rebounds per game, and shot 39 percent from three-point range. He had 11 games of scoring 20 or more points and scored 30 or more points three times including a season-high 37 points against Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3/7). Evans was also named SWAC Player of the Year.

Jackson State is led by former NBA All-Star and NBA Champion Moe Williams. In his first season, Williams defied the odds of a predicted seventh-place finish as he led the Tigers to a tie for third place and a berth in the SWAC Tournament semifinals. The Williams era was sparked by a win over SMU during non-conference play en route to a 12-6 conference record.

Williams spent 14 years in the NBA, averaging more than 13 points and nearly five assists per game. Drafted by Utah, Williams would play his rookie season with the Jazz before spending the next four seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams played three seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2008-11) where he teamed up with LeBron James and helped the Cavs post a league-best 66 wins in 2008-09 and a berth in the NBA Finals. Williams was selected to the NBA All-Star Game in his first season with Cleveland.

Yale Bulldogs
The Yale men’s basketball team had another memorable season in 2023-24 reaching the second round of the NCAA Tournament after defeating No. 3 seed Auburn 78-76 in round one. The 2023-24 season will go down as one of the most successful seasons in school history. The Bulldogs won an NCAA Tournament game for just the second time after capturing the Ivy League Tournament title for the third time, while winning 23 games, matching the most in the modern era of Yale Basketball.

This will mark Yale’s first ever trip to the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational.

The Bulldogs are led by James Jones, the all-time winningest men’s basketball coach at Yale and one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history, was named Yale’s head coach on April 27, 1999. He enters the 2023-24 season with 373 career victories, which is the second most in league history, and his 201 Ivy wins are also the second most in league history. Jones’ .624 winning percentage in Ivy League games is by far the highest in Yale history.

Jones, the longest tenured coach in the league, has guided the Bulldogs to six Ivy League championships – 2002, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2023 – three NCAA Tournament berths – 2016, 2019, 2022 – and seven postseason appearances. When the Ivy League Tournament was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Bulldogs were awarded the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by virtue of winning the regular season title, but the NCAA Tournament was ultimately canceled as well.

UTEP Miners
The UTEP Miners are 87-29 all-time in the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational after winning two games in the tournament last year, marking the 33rd time that the Miners have won the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational title.

UTEP was just one win shy of making a trip to the NCAA Tournament after falling in the title game of the CUSA Tournament. The Miners finished the year with a winning record, going 13-5 in the Don Haskins Center while averaging 72.6 points per game on the year. Guard Tae Hardy was voted to the 2023-24 NABC All-District second team after another stellar season with the Miners.

The Miners look to improve again and have brought on NJCAA Second Team All-America selection Ahamad Bryum, who is also a former consensus top-100 player and a four-star recruit.

Head Coach Joe Golding, who led Abilene Christian to the NCAA Tournament in two of his final three seasons with the program and an upset win over third-seed Texas in the 2021 “Big Dance” was appointed the 20th head coach in UTEP men’s basketball history on April 13, 2021.

He will carry a career record of 210-192 (13 years) into the 2024-25 season, including a mark of 52-48 (three years) with UTEP.

He has enjoyed two winning seasons in three years at the helm of the Miners, including guiding UTEP to 18 victories and runner-up honors at the 2024 CUSA Championships. It marked the Orange and Blue’s first appearance in the championship contest of the league tournament since 2011. The run to the finals was unprecedented for the program for multiple reasons. UTEP’s No. 5 seed was the lowest in the 13 appearances that it has now made in a conference tournament championship game. The Miners took out the No. 1 seed, Sam Houston, 65-63, in the semifinals, their first win against a top seed at the league tournament since the 1993 WAC Championships. Furthermore, they became the first squad in school history to come back from double-digit deficits to win consecutive contests at the league tournament.

For more information on the 2024 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational please go to www.sunbowl.org.

ABOUT THE SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION
The Sun Bowl Association is a volunteer based non-profit 501 © 3 organization. The Sun Bowl Association, with the help of over 700 volunteers, promotes and serves the El Paso community and features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl football game. Other Sun Bowl core events include the Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament, the Peter Piper Pizza Sun Bowl Punt, Pass and Kick, the Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade, the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Basketball Invitational, and the Fan Fiesta. For more information on the Sun Bowl events, including promotional and volunteer opportunities, www.sunbowl.org. Follow the Sun Bowl Association on Facebook, Twitter (TonytheTigerSB) and Instagram (TonytheTigerSunBowl).

ABOUT WESTSTAR
Now, as the Borderplex region’s leading commercial bank, WestStar has assets of more than $2.5 billion and employs over 330 team members in branches stretching from Fabens, Texas to Las Cruces, New Mexico. As an active economic driver in our vibrant region, WestStar provides area businesses the capital they need to expand and thrive. In addition to banking services, WestStar also offers an array of financial products, including treasury management, investment, title, and insurance. At WestStar, we take great pride in serving not only as an active economic driver in our region, but also in being a responsible corporate citizen. We want the best for our region, and it drives us to be actively involved in many civic organizations and non-profit agencies through volunteer service, charitable fund-raising, and sponsorships. Our Board of Directors is home to some of the Borderplex’s largest charitable and civic supporters. As individuals, some of us sit as directors on boards, some serve as members, still others volunteer or contribute money. Regardless of our roles, we all share the commitment to serve.

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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF EL PASO PARTNERS WITH THE SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL SUN BOWL ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT June 13, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association and Goodwill of El Paso have partnered for the Fourth Annual Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament. Goodwill has given a helpful sponsorship for the community event that will be held on Friday-Sunday, Aug. 23-25, 2024 at the Westside Sports Complex in El Paso, Texas.

The sponsorship helps to fund the monetary prizes, goes towards the rental of the facilities and so much more.

“Goodwill Industries of El Paso is proud and honored to partner with one of the most impactful and distinguished organizations in El Paso: The Sun Bowl Association,” said President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of El Paso, Melinda Jordan. “We look forward to working with the Sun Bowl Association in making a positive and profound difference in our community for many years to come. Together, we will do GOOD for El Paso.”

The sponsorship is a one-year deal with the opportunity to resign for another year.

Goodwill Industries will set up a donation center at the event, encouraging attendees to bring gently used items such as sporting goods, clothing, household goods, and electronics. All donations will go towards supporting Goodwill’s programs and services, while also distributing information about what Goodwill Industries is about.

“The Sun Bowl Association is thankful for Goodwill Industries and shares in the excitement of this partnership," said Bernie Olivas, Sun Bowl Association Executive Director. “Together with Goodwill Industries, we aim to create an event that brings our community closer and provides valuable resources and opportunities for everyone.”

About the Tournament:
The tournament features various levels to play in and as follows:

8-v-8 (15 person roster)
• Men’s D-Division (family & friends)
• Men’s C-Division (recreational)
• Men’s B-Division (intermediate)
• Men’s A-Division (competitive)

• Women’s A-Division (competitive)

• Coed Division (recreational)

5-v-5 (10 person roster)
• Men’s A-Division (competitive)

• Women’s A-Division (competitive)

All participants will receive a tournament gift bag with various commemorative items. The first-place teams in all divisions will receive a tournament championship belt and championship cups.

The winner of the Men’s A – Competitive Division & Women’s A – Competitive Division
will receive a money payout. Monetary prizes awarded will be based on the size of the bracket: up
to 32 teams will receive a $2,500 payout and 32 teams+ bracket will receive a $4,000 payout.

The winner of the Men’s B – Intermediate Division, Men’s C – Recreations Division Men’s D-
Division and Coed C –Recreational Division will receive a $1,000 payout. The winner of both 5-v-5 Divisions (men & women) will receive a monetary payout as well.

The deadline to register for the tournament is Friday, August 2, 2024 or until the bracket is full, whichever comes first. The entry fee for 8-v-8 is $350 while the entry fee for 5-v-5 is $285, which includes all referee fees.

WHAT: Fourth Annual Sun Bowl Flag Football Tournament
WHEN: Aug. 23-25, 2024 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
WHERE: Westside Sports Complex (201 Isela Rubalcava Boulevard, El Paso, TX 79932)
WEBSITE: http://sunbowl.org/events/flag_football

About the Sun Bowl Association:
The Sun Bowl Association is a volunteer based non-profit 501 © 3 organization. The Sun Bowl Association, with the help of over 700 volunteers, promotes and serves the El Paso community and features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl football game. Other Sun Bowl core events include the Sun Bowl Flag Football Tournament, the Peter Piper Pizza Sun Bowl Punt, Pass and Kick, Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade, the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Basketball Invitational, and the Fan Fiesta.

About Goodwill Industries of El Paso
Since its founding in 1948, Goodwill Industries of El Paso has helped individuals with disabilities or vocational disadvantages help themselves through Goodwill’s philosophy of giving a “hand up, not a hand-out.” Achieving self-sufficiency is at the heart of our mission.

We are one of more than 160 independent Goodwills in the United States, all of which are member organizations in Goodwill Industries International. In the early 1900s, Edgar J. Helms, our founder, described Goodwill as an “industrial program as well as a social service enterprise…a provider of employment, training, and rehabilitation for people of limited employability, and a source of temporary assistance for individuals whose resources were depleted.”

Goodwill Industries of El Paso today continues its original mission as a social service provider, a significant retailer in El Paso, Dona Ana, and Otero counties, and a long-time premier recycler diverting millions of pounds from our landfills…even before “going green” was part of our vocabulary! We work with diverse groups of people by equipping them with the skills and confidence to begin life on their own independently, responsibly, and with self-sufficiency.

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SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION INSTALLS NEW PRESIDENT AND HONORS VOLUNTEERS June 10, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association hosted a new president installation and honored volunteers at TopGolf on Sunday, June 9, 2024, announcing Michael Guerra as the new SBA President.

Michael Guerra is Vice President of Guerra Investment Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisory firm focusing on personalized portfolio and customized investment management for individuals, professional organizations, foundations, institutions, endowments and retirement plans. Prior to this, Michael served as the Chief Lobbyist and Vice President of Government Relations and Armed Forces for the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he advocated for pro-El Paso public policy at the Federal, State, County and City levels of government and was the staff lead to create the influential presentations that led to successful results of the expansion of Ft. Bliss, Texas after the Base Realignment and Closure hearings. He was also instrumental in building several Nationally recognized Workforce Development programs in partnership with the US Department of Labor, Johns Hopkins University, and the US Chamber of Commerce.

“We are all excited to have Michael Guerra lead the Board of Directors this year,” Executive Director Bernie Olivas said. “We know the Sun Bowl Association means the world to him and his entire family.” (for video interview, use the following link: https://youtu.be/f5OWAXO5O6A)

Guerra’s community involvement is extensive. He is a Founding Director and former President of Progress321, a regional leadership and professional development organization. He also serves on the board of The Hospitals of Providence East, the El Paso Chamber Foundation Board, as well as the Cubmaster of his childrens’ Cub Scout Pack. Michael previously served as two-time President of the Amigo Airsho, Chairman of Leadership El Paso, and as a board member of Court Appointed Special Advocates, FBI Citizens Academy and Creative Kids.

“It’s an honor to serve as the 2024-2025 Sun Bowl President and I look forward to working with Bernie Olivas, the Sun Bowl Staff and all the volunteers who help throughout the year,” Guerra said. said. “I would like to say, ‘THANK YOU’ to our amazing sponsors and over 700 volunteers, as this organization would not be sustained without them.”

Guerra has been recognized with El Paso’s Breakthrough Leader Award, Sun Bowl President’s Award, El Paso’s Top Young Business Professionals, US Army’s St. Barbara’s Distinguished Civilian Award, and is a graduate of the US Army War College Distinguished Civilian Leadership Program.

Guerra is a proud El Pasoan. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico where he received his Bachelor’s degree in business administration. Guerra earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at El Paso.

The ceremony included the Sun Bowl Association honoring and thanking volunteers, as well as presenting plaques to various award winners. A list of award winners is below.

Sun Bowl Most Valuable Volunteer Award winners (2023 events)
• Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament Adelyne Morales
• Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade Float Building Committee
• Jemma Urquhart
• Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade Committee Daniel Ornelas
• WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational Xavier Mora
• Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Media Host Committee Maria Hurtado
• Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta Committee Jesse Venzor
• Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game Day Committee Alma Abilez
• Tony the Tiger Officials Committee Jennifer Stroh Viescas
• Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl PAC-12 Team Host Committee Alex Hernandez
• Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl PAC-12 Band Host Committee Danny Tovar
• Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl ACC Team Host Committee Luis Gallardo
• Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl ACC Band Host Committee Lindsay Marcontel
• Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Provisions Committee Austin Rystad
• CBS Host Committee N/A
• Koogler Award Raul Placencia (Most Outstanding Volunteer)
• Gary Del Palacio President’s Award Greg Groves (Given to board member)
• Special Recognition Kim Rasmussen

Listen to an interview with Board President Micheal Guerra, Executive Director Bernie Olivas and Board Member/Volunteer Victor Salazar using the links below.

Spotify (App): https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dKASD8UcGT1h9BgQdeXzn?si=df73799877eb4b53

ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-n-more-podcast-with-eddie-morelos-aka-da-mayor/id1701887242

Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/e-morelos/episodes/Sports-N-More-Podcast-with-Host-Eddie-Morelos—-Sun-Bowl-Association—-Board-President—Executive-Director—Board-MemberVolunteer-episode-219-e2knqmj

About the Sun Bowl Association:
The Sun Bowl Association is a volunteer based non-profit 501 © 3 organization. The Sun Bowl Association, with the help of over 700 volunteers, promotes and serves the El Paso community and features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl football game. Other Sun Bowl core events include the Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football Tournament, the Peter Piper Pizza Sun Bowl Punt, Pass and Kick, Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade, the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Basketball Invitational, and the Fan Fiesta.

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91st ANNUAL TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL GAME SET FOR A NOON (MT) KICK-OFF ON NEW YEAR’S EVE IN EL PASO, TEXAS June 6, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association, Kellogg’s and CBS announced on Thursday, June 6, 2024 that the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. The game will kick-off at Noon (MT) and be televised on CBS for the 56th consecutive year, which is the longest running partnership between one bowl game on one network.

“We are all very excited to have the game on our traditional date of New Year’s Eve and expect another great matchup between the ACC and Pac-12 and its legacy schools,” said Sun Bowl Association Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “As in the past, the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl and the events surrounding the game brings in the potential for great economic impact and excitement to our city and everyone in the Borderland.”

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, the second oldest bowl game in the nation, is the second of five bowl games being played on Dec. 31, 2024 and the only bowl game to be televised on CBS.

Tickets to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl go on sale Sept. 1, 2024 and can be purchased via Ticketmaster or by calling 915-533-4416. Fans can also purchase tickets in the Sun Bowl Association office at 4150 Pinnacle Street, suite 100 in El Paso, Texas.

For complete information on the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl go to www.sunbowl.org.

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SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION SET FOR FOURTH ANNUAL SUN BOWL ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT June 3, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association and the Southwest Flag Football League have teamed up again to host the Fourth Annual Sun Bowl Adult Flag Football tournament in El Paso, Texas, Friday-Sunday, August 23-25, 2024. The three-day event features monetary prizes awarded to the champions.

The tournament will be played at the Westside Sports Complex in El Paso and with various levels to play in. The tournament levels are as follows:

8-v-8 (15 person roster)
• Men’s D-Division (family & friends)
• Men’s C-Division (recreational)
• Men’s B-Division (intermediate)
• Men’s A-Division (competitive)

• Women’s A-Division (competitive)

• Coed Division (recreational)

5-v-5 (10 person roster)
• Men’s A-Division (competitive)

• Women’s A-Division (competitive)
“This is year No. 4 and it’s been a fun and amazing event to see grow,” said SBA Executive Director Bernie Olivas. “We are excited to work alongside the Southwest Flag Football League once again and hope for another great turnout.”

All participants will receive a tournament gift bag with various commemorative items. The first-place teams in all divisions will receive a tournament championship belt and championship cups.

The winner of the Men’s A – Competitive Division & Women’s A – Competitive Division
will receive a money payout. Monetary prizes awarded will be based on the size of the bracket: bracket size of up
to 16 teams will receive a $2,500 payout. Between 17 and 31 teams, the payout will be $3000, and a 32+ team bracket will receive a $4,000 payout.

The winner of the Men’s B – Intermediate Division, Men’s C – Recreations Division Men’s D-
Division and Coed C –Recreational Division will receive a $1,000 payout.

The winner of both 5-v-5 Divisions (men & women) will receive a $2,000 payout.

The deadline to register for the tournament is Friday, August 2, 2024 or until the bracket is full, whichever comes first. The entry fee for 8-v-8 is $350 while the entry fee for 5-v-5 is $285, which includes all referee fees.

“We received feedback to add a 5-v-5 bracket so we decided to go with it,” Sun Bowl Association Special Events Director Joe Daubach said. “It’s been neat to see this event grow and it’s always exciting to be part of another Sun Bowl Association event that brings so many people together to showcase El Paso and our community’s hospitality.”

Tournament Chairman Adrian Morales said, “It is a huge honor for me to be part of such a great organization like the Sun Bowl Association while at the same time strengthening our local flag football community. Giving them an opportunity to compete against teams from California to East Texas and from Colorado to interior Mexico, is energizing.”

WHAT: Fourth Annual Sun Bowl Flag Football Tournament
WHEN: Aug. 23-25, 2024 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
WHERE: Westside Sports Complex (201 Isela Rubalcava Boulevard, El Paso, TX 79932)
WEBSITE: http://sunbowl.org/events/flag_football

About the Sun Bowl Association:
The Sun Bowl Association is a volunteer based non-profit 501 © 3 organization. The Sun Bowl Association, with the help of over 700 volunteers, promotes and serves the El Paso community and features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl football game. Other Sun Bowl core events include the Sun Bowl Flag Football Tournament, the Peter Piper Pizza Sun Bowl Punt, Pass and Kick, Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade, the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Basketball Invitational, and the Fan Fiesta.

About Southwest Flag Football League:
• Flag Football League in El Paso, Texas
• Players: 18-years-of-age and up; six different divisions
• http://southwestflagfootball.com/
• Phone: (915) 253-9853
• Email: swflagfootball@yahoo.com

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SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-25 SUN COURT May 31, 2024

EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 Sun Court.

Applications are available online at www.sunbowl.org or can be picked up at the Sun Bowl Association (SBA) office, located at 4150 Pinnacle St., Suite 100 in El Paso, Texas. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 28, 2024 by 3 p.m. (MT). All interviews will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 beginning at 9 a.m. at the SBA offices.

The El Paso area will be represented by the city’s young women to serve as community ambassadors during all Sun Bowl events including the Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade on Thanksgiving morning and the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl football game on December 31, 2024.

“The Sun Court has been an integral part of the Sun Bowl Association for over 90 years and they serve the purpose of being ambassadors for the Sun Bowl Association and the City of El Paso,” Executive Director Bernie Olivas said. “We look forward to receiving applications from many wonderful women from El Paso selecting the best possible candidates to fill the Sun Court. Very excited to continue this storied tradition.”

The Sun Court dates back to 1935 when organizers planned the event as a companion to the first Sun Bowl game. This is a great time for young women to promote their city and to volunteer as community ambassadors. Contestants are selected based on poise, personality, communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must also demonstrate knowledge of El Paso and all Sun Bowl Association events. Participants must be full-time students at a college or university and in good academic standing.

For questions, please contact the Sun Bowl Association Office at (915) 533-4416 or email office@sunbowl.org

Eligibility and Rules:
All Sun Princess Applicants must fit criteria in order to be eligible.
•A female between the ages of 18-22 (as of Sept. 1, 2024) that has completed one year of college
•Have not been married and have not had any children
•Must be enrolled as a full-time student taking a minimum of 12 academic hours or full time in a graduate program
•A cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (Transcript must be included with application.)
•Sun Princesses may not hold any other title during the time they are members of the Sun Court (i.e. Miss El Paso, Miss Texas, etc.)
•Responsible for their own transportation costs to attend mandatory events

Application/Submission Process:
Official application, an official transcript, a ONE-PAGE resume, a color head shot no larger than 5×7, and an essay (500 words or less) telling us about yourself; include school activities and awards, community involvement, employment and why you want to be a part of the Sun Court. Applications can be submitted electronically or can be dropped off at the Sun Bowl Association office (4150 Pinnacle Street, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas).

Electronic Submissions: office@sunbowl.org; bolivas@sunbowl.org; emorelos@sunbowl.org.

2024 Sun Court Application

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FINALISTS NAMED FOR SECOND CLASS OF BOWL SEASON BESTIES AWARDS April 10, 2024

DALLAS – Bowl Season has announced the finalists for the second class of the “Bowl Season Besties Awards” – created to recognize “best of the best” among the bowl games membership. The winners will be announced at the Bowl Season Annual Meeting in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, April 17.

Bowl Season assembled an awards committee two years ago to organize and create the Bowl Season Besties program, reflected from efforts around the 2022-23 Bowl Season. The committee established five award categories in which bowl organizations could put nomination submissions towards: Best in Events, Best in Student-Athlete Experience, Best in Community Engagement, Best in Marketing, and Best in Game Presentation.

“The purpose of the Bowl Season Besties is to honor “best-in-class” in the bowl industry,” said Bowl Season Executive Director Nick Caparelli. “In sharing and recognizing the finalists at the Bowl Season Annual Meeting, we hope these awards will spark ideas and help all bowls achieve even greater success. It’s always an honor to be recognized by your peers.”

The finalists were voted on by a committee comprised of Bowl Executive Directors and the Bowl Season Awards Committee. The winners of each award will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony at the Bowl Season Annual Meetings on Wednesday, April 17.

The five categories and finalists:

Best in Events
Many people think that bowls are “just a football game” – however, that is simply not the case. All bowls host multiple ancillary events in the days, weeks and months leading up to the game for the teams and for the fans. The winner of Best in Events will be selected based on the criteria of creativity, meeting set goals (For example: Tickets sales to an event, raising funds for community, etc.)

Best in Events Finalists
• Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
• TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
• Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

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Best in Student-Athlete Experience
The student-athlete experience is ultimately what the bowls are all about. Creating positive, unique, and memorable experiences for the teams is a top priority for all of Bowl Season membership. The winner of Best in Student-Athlete Experience will be selected based on creativity, student-athlete impact, community impact based on stated goals for the experience.

Best in Student-Athlete Experience Finalists
• Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
• VRBO Fiesta Bowl
• Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl

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Best in Community Engagement
Engaging the community is one of the keys to the success of Bowl games. The winner of Best in Community Engagement will be selected based on creativity and community impact.

Best in Community Engagement Finalists
• Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl
• TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
• Capital One Orange Bowl

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Best in Marketing
Social media, traditional media, digital media – there are so many ways to market your bowl/brand. The winner of Best in Marketing will be selected based on the criteria of creativity, usefulness, and effectiveness through data (for example: increased ticket sales, social media followers, etc.).

Best in Marketing Finalists
• Duke’s Mayo Bowl
• Starco Brands LA Bowl hosted by Gronk
• DirectTV Holiday Bowl

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Best in Game Presentation
From fans to football players to sponsors to viewers watching on TV, game presentation is everything! The winner for Best in Game Presentation will be selected based on design and implementation creativity, impact and operational execution within your respective stadium.

Best in Game Presentation Finalists
• Pop-Tarts Bowl
• Starco Brands LA Bowl hosted by Gronk
• Military Bowl Presented by GoBowling.com

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