The first annual Dalton Defenders Bowl game matched up the 4th ranked Rochester Community & Technical College Yellow Jackets against the 10th ranked Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens on December 1, 2002. Coffeyville running back, Brandon Jacobs (New York Giants), 6-foot-4, 250 pounds, rushed for 259 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries assisting the Coffeyville Red Ravens on their way to a victory over the Rochester Yellow Jackets by a score of 55-7.
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On November 30, 2003 the 8th ranked Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens hosted the 5th ranked Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norseman in the 2nd annual Dalton Defenders Bowl game. In what turned out to be a battle the Golden Norseman went on to defeat the Red Ravens by a score of 30-27.
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On November 24, 2004 the third annual Dalton Defenders Bowl game was a match up against the #1 ranked Butler Community College Grizzlies and the #2 ranked Pearl River Community College Wildcats. Even though Butler was a powerhouse through out the season they could not overcome the spectacular passing attack of the Wildcats who went on to defeat Butler by a score of 35-14. Ultimately the Pearl River Wildcats were awarded the sole title of Champions by the NJCAA.
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The 4th annual Dalton Defenders Bowl which was held on November 27, 2005 hosted the 9th ranked Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Bulldogs and the 10th ranked Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norseman. Despite strong storms, 45 miles per hour winds, and a 40 minute delay, the Golden Norseman were once again able to become victorious in their 2nd appearance at the Dalton Defenders Bowl by beating the Bulldogs by a score of 21-19.
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The 5th annual Dalton Defenders Bowl matched up the #4 Butler County Grizzlies from El Dorado, Kansas against the #6 Vermillion Community College Ironmen from Ely, Minnesota. The day belonged to the Butler County Grizzlies who scored a bowl record 57 points while their stifling defense held the Ironmen to 0 points.