The 68 Ventures Bowl was played on Wednesday, December 17th, at Hancock Whitney Stadium, where the Fighting Blue Hens faced off against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. This marked the first year the Blue Hens competed in the conference and their first-ever bowl appearance. Both teams showed up ready to compete, but it was the Blue Hens who secured the victory.

The evening was filled with excitement, as more than 700 friends of 68 Ventures along with all other attendees gathered in the stadium to take in the atmosphere and energy of the game. The coin toss featured founder and chairman Nathan Cox, Luke Cox, and family friend Carson Miller. The trophy presentation was led by 68 Ventures President Adam Campbell and his daughter, Sydnie, who presented it to the head coach of the Blue Hens.Beyond the football game, both teams experienced one of Mobile’s most cherished traditions—participating in the city’s largest Mardi Gras parade. Members of the 68 Ventures team joined in the celebration, riding and throwing MoonPies to the crowd.

Community Day was another highlight of the week, leaving a lasting impact across the region. Players engaged with several local organizations, including USA Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Prodisee Pantry, and Mulherin Home, and took part in an unforgettable game of Buddy Ball at Schmidt Park in partnership with the Miracle League of West Mobile. From walk-out songs and high-fives to marching band music and nonstop encouragement, the day was filled with smiles and joy as players came alongside students to create meaningful moments.

In addition, 68 Ventures was honored to support education through the bowl game by awarding four $10,000 grants to Accel Academy, Palm Project, Pine Grove Elementary School, and Robertsdale Elementary School—further extending the impact of the week beyond the field and into the lives of the next generation.

For 68 Ventures, the Bowl represents another opportunity to live out our values and culture—to see all we can do with what we have been given, to know our “68,” and to keep punching not just for ourselves, but for those who mean so much to us and for those who are counting on us.