Honor Bowl

The Honor Bowl is a classic event that brought out teams from four states to play and HONOR the men and women who volunteer to protect our Freedom! This is why #honorbowl is 'more than just a football game!'

In 2016, members of the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines 2010 deployment to Sanguin came back to meet up at Camp San Mateo in Camp Pendleton. This was the five-year reunion of the famed deployment and a time to reconnect with those who experienced it during this time. Brotherhood! General (Col at that time) Jason Morris spoke to the Marines and families in attendance at the Memorial Garden in Camp San Mateo. The Honor Group supported this reunion!

Each year during the SoCal Honor Bowl, two teams have the unique opportunity to get inside the gates of Camp Pendleton and have the chance to learn more about the Marine Corps. From the moment buses arrive at Camp San Mateo, these athletes and coaches are met by Marines from the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines and become acclimated in the Corps. teams then walk to the Memorial Garden - hallowed grounds surrounded by displays from the various wars that the 5th have been involved in - the displays have the names and rank of Marines who gave the ultimate sacrifice. This is an experience that will never be forgotten!

In 2012, The Honor Bowl had back-to-back weekends in NorCal and SoCal. Elizabeth Sams, a freshman at Oaks Christian performed both the National Anthem before games as well as God Bless America at halftime.

In 2013 The Honor Group was started. It was an executive decision to have a fresh start after three years of Battle For Veterans events. The first Honor Bowl was held at Del Oro High School, Loomis Ca in Northern California, and then moved down to our of three San Diego Honor Bowls, hosted by Oceanside High School. As the video shows, The Honor Group are involved with more than just football.

Two weekends | 15 Teams | Six States | One Mission. Since 2010, The Honor Bowl has hosted over 210 teams from 15 states, changing one life at a time! The Honor Bowl had our first team from Texas to be part of this amazing event!

2017: A look at the history of the Honor Bowl and this year's matchups.

The Honor Group to host the 2023 Honor Bowl to raise money for wounded veterans by Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego. Cathedral Catholic has hosted The Honor Bowl since 2017 and we thank them for their support. Since 2010 over 210 teams from fifteen states have competed in this national showcase.

Loving and valuing America’s heroes 🇺🇸 Movement team member Mark Soto founded the Honor Bowl in response to a crushing loss on the battlefield that hit home in multiple ways. Now recognized as America’s finest high school football showcase, the Honor Bowl raises money for injured and wounded veterans while educating students, coaches, and communities about patriotism.