HOUSTON, Texas - As the fifth seed in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national tournament, the San Jacinto College men's soccer team will face fourth-seeded, and defending champion, Jefferson College in first round action on Thursday, November 14, at 2 p.m., in Tyler.

The men earned a spot in the national tournament after defeating Ranger College and Northern Oklahoma this past weekend in the Mid-Southwest District Championship.  The trip to the national tournament is the third for San Jac (16-2-1) in the last four years.   San Jac finished third in 2004 and fourth in 2005.

“This is always an exciting opportunity that never gets old,” said fourth-year head coach Dr. David Santesteban.  “I'm so happy for this group of players as they have worked very hard and have overcome many challenges this season.  I only hope that we can play well and bring home the first soccer championship for San Jac.”

San Jac's 2-0 decision over Northern Oklahoma on Sunday also marked career win number 100 for Santesteban.  He owns a record of 67-11-5 while at San Jacinto College.  Prior to his arrival on the South campus in 2004, Santesteban was the head coach at Southwestern Oregon Community College.

To follow the San Jac men's soccer team on the road to the national championship, please visit www.apacheathletics.com.