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Press release from College of the Redwoods:

College of the Redwoods football will make its first-ever National Division bowl appearance when the team competes in the Pepsi Sequoia Bowl on Saturday, November 14, at 1 p.m. at College of the Sequoias in Visalia.

The selection marks a significant milestone for a program that moved into the National Division last season. CR finished the regular season with a 6-4 record and reached No. 13 in the state rankings, the highest state ranking in school history. The appearance also marks 25 years since CR last competed in a bowl game against the state’s top-ranked teams in 2001.

“I am proud of the resiliency this team continues to show week in and week out. Competing in the Bowl Game this Saturday is a prime example of the progress our program has made since moving up to the National Division last season,” said Head Coach Jason White.

The bowl selection gives CR another opportunity to compete at the state’s highest level while building on the program’s progress over the past two seasons.

“This is a magnificent achievement for our football program,” said Athletics Director Ryan Bisio. “As close as we were to securing a playoff berth this season, being chosen for this bowl game hits the sweet spot of being an impressive outcome, while also giving us something to continue striving for. I am so proud of our coaches and student athletes for their incredible dedication and performance on and off the field.”