Brandon Rowley, author at el Don News

Dons cap successful season with first bowl win in over a decade

Star linebacker Blaze Iglesias wasn’t expected to play in the Southern California Bowl. At kickoff, he was in street clothes due to an injury in SAC’s last game. But after the first

November 22, 2023

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Strong team effort leads Santa Ana over Grossmont

Santa Ana women’s basketball looked like a team to be feared in their third game of the season. From the opening tipoff, they were surgical and more physical than their opponent, Grossmont

November 13, 2023

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Dons earn first ever win in Dana Pagett tourney, split weekend series

by Brandon Rowley and Nicholas Wire Santa Ana College basketball spent their offseason with their eyes fixed on the home opener against Long Beach Community College. The Dons sought revenge for the

November 6, 2023

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Compton receives mercy, Dons cruise to another conference win

After crushing Victor Valley College on the road last weekend, Santa Ana College suited up for a conference matchup at home against Compton Community College on Saturday, Oct 21. Only one team

October 22, 2023

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Cannon King: How a media mogul’s legacy of baseball love made his son a football star

Star Santa Ana wide receiver Cannon King was never supposed to play football. Growing up in Los Angeles, King set his focus on baseball. From a young age, Cannon had a large

October 19, 2023

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Defense holds strong as Dons fend off Monarchs

With one minute left in a 7-3 battle, Santa Ana College dug their cleats in at their own 22-yard line to preserve their lead. Dons’ supporters roared “Defense!” as the homecoming crowd

October 4, 2023

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Dons destroy Corsairs at home, break 74-year-old record

Santa Ana College running back Jackson Smith rushed for a 95-yard touchdown during Saturday’s game against Santa Monica College, breaking the record for the longest in school history. Smith, a sophomore, broke

September 27, 2023

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My face, my money- how NIL deals could affect the future of California community college athletics

On Jan. 1, 2023, the California Senate became the first state to allow students of any college level to receive NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals in Senate Bill 206, which includes community

September 27, 2023

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Rushing duo dominates as Dons roll over Cougars

After last week’s loss against Pasadena City College, Santa Ana College’s football team needed a bounce back. Led by a five-touchdown effort from their running backs William Saucedo and Malcom Perry, the

September 13, 2023

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