LAS VEGAS -- San Diego State football's Josh Bringuel was recently named to the All-MW SAAC Community Service Team.
In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes outside the field of competition, one student-athlete from each institution was recognized for going above and beyond in helping to promote and participate in community service activities.
Bringuel was one of only two football players on the team.
In July 2018, Bringuel earned the Athlete CRUSH College Impact Catalyst Award, which goes out to an individual who takes initiative to make a change, and who gets involved with or starts initiatives to do good in their community or the world around them.
Working with Amor Ministries, Bringuel helped build a house for the needy in Tijuana, Mexico, in May 2018. Bringuel brought along fellow football player Neil Boudreau, track and field athletes Taylor Alexander and Hannah Taylor, and lacrosse players Ryli Quinn and Lexi Tan. Starting from scratch, the group built the small structure in just under four days, while working with the Tijuana community.
Bringuel has also shown initiative by coaching youth flag football teams, including last year with one team of fifth and sixth graders, and another of seventh and eighth graders. Bringuel reached out to teammate Parker Houston and former player Trenton Fincher, and the trio coached both squads.
Additionally, Bringuel has worked with at-risk youths, while volunteering at Shop with a Jock and Read Across America. Bringuel is the vice president of San Diego State's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Bringuel, who played in four games last year on special teams, made the move from linebacker to defensive line this spring.
San Diego State finished the 2018 campaign with a 7-6 record, highlighted by wins over No. 23/25 Arizona State and rv/No. 24 Boise State. The Aztecs, who return their leading passer (Ryan Agnew), rusher (Juwan Washington) and tackler (Kyahva Tezino) from a year ago, are one of 14 teams to make a bowl game in nine consecutive seasons.
SDSU is accepting new account deposits on 2019 season tickets through the Aztec Ticket Office, while current season-ticket holders can also renew their tickets for the 2019 campaign. Fans can purchase tickets through GoAztecs.com, over the phone by calling (619) 283-7378, or by visiting SDCCU Stadium's Window E between 9 a.m. PT and 5 p.m. PT.
2018-19 All-MW SAAC Community Service Team
Eve Fowler, Women's Swimming and Diving – Air Force
Maya Watkins, Beach Volleyball – Boise State
Ida Donohue, Women's Swimming and Diving – Colorado State
Kelsi Stieler, Women's Golf – Fresno State
Cooper Powell, Baseball –Nevada
Gwendolyn Maly, Women's Soccer –New Mexico
Josh Bringuel, Football – San Diego State
Caleb Simmons, Men's Basketball – San José State
Mara Kemmer, Women's Basketball – UNLV
Andre Grayson, Football – Utah State
Jess Gentle, Women's Soccer –Wyoming