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Manhattan, NY - ASA College Brooklyn football team on their way to play their NJCAA bowl game against Mesa Community College at The Valley of the Sun Bowl in Mesa, AZ.

Mesa, AZ - Head Coach Joe Osovet and QB Stone Labanowitz.

ASA practices with uppers - helmets and shoulder pads - completing one of two practices leading up to their bowl game.

After practice the team had lunch at In-N-Out, which some players had never heard of.

Players enjoy some down time under the sun in between practices and meetings.

Players line up for team photos one day before the game.

Locker room before the game.

Head Coach, Joe Osovet, draws up plays before kickoff.

QB Alphonso Howard jogging back to the sideline after warmups.

#16 ranked ASA College Brooklyn capped off a comeback season finishing 9-1 by defeating Mesa Community College in the Valley of the Sun Bowl.

After multiple lead changes, ASA was able to close out Mesa with two blocked PATs returned for safety's and a 94 yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Final score 28-23.

Brian Campbell, ASA sophomore defensive back, is awarded Defensive Player of the Game for recording 10 total tackles and one interception return for 12 yards.

Edward Morgan, freshman wide receiver, is awarded Offensive Player of the Game for recording 145 kickoff return yards including one 96 yard return for a touchdown. He also added five receptions for 47 yards.

Badara Traore, 6-foot-8, 315 pounds, is the #1 ranked JUCO offensive tackle in the nation. He stands next to head coach Joe Osovet for a portrait after their victory at the Valley of the Sun Bowl. With multiple Division 1 offers, Traore will have to make a big decision soon.