Brandon Rowley, author at el Don News

Dons go back-to-back in bowl game championships

After a bowl game drought since 2012, the Dons have now showered their coach with ice-cold Gatorade for back-to-back seasons. Santa Ana College took on LA Southwest in the Western State Bowl

December 3, 2024

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International Fest thrives despite cancelation

The sound of students singing karaoke loudly in Tagalog filled the Johnson Student Center as another group kicked around a Chinese Jianzi, something like a wooden hacky sack with feathers. Some simply

November 6, 2024

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Men’s basketball about to tip off season

Going 12-16 last year, the Dons men’s basketball team are looking to improve this year with recruits and transfers from across the state, country, and around the world. “We want to implement

October 28, 2024

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Dons take down Vaqueros with late-game heroics

The Dons mounted a spirited comeback against the Vaqueros, winning 27-24, on Saturday night. The game was highlighted by a game-saving fumble return touchdown by Owen Tessch, giving Santa Ana the lead

September 24, 2024

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Dons struggle in blowout against Lancers

The Santa Ana Dons played the Pasadena City Lancers in a game that was delayed due to heat. SAC lost 46-28 on Saturday night. SAC got off to a rough start in

September 10, 2024

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Dons football exhibition provides hope for upcoming season

The Santa Ana College football team, last year’s Southern California Bowl champions, reopened this season with an impressive exhibition game versus East Los Angeles College. Now heading into their first season with

September 4, 2024

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Struggling Dons continue search for first win

Despite a playoff appearance last season, The Santa Ana College men’s soccer team is off to a rough and uncharacteristic start with a 0-3 loss to College of the Desert. After a

September 4, 2024

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Complete Fall 2024 game schedule

With school coming back into session, our student-athletes will also return to their respective fields and courts over the coming months. Football, Wrestling, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Volleyball are all slated

August 26, 2024

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Bowling with Barry: The story of a Hall of Famer

I watch closely as 77-year-old Santa Ana College alumnus Barry Asher begins his routine. It’s his first time picking up a bowling ball in six months. As he shuffles his feet, getting

May 28, 2024

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Don Sneddon, celebrated baseball coach, dies in cancer battle

On Sunday, April 28 hundreds of former players, friends and family members filled the bleachers, dugouts, and infield grass in a celebration of life to honor the life and legacy of former

May 9, 2024

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