Brandon Rowley, author at el Don News

Offensive onslaught leads Dons over Pirates

Santa Ana faced off against Orange Coast College in what turned out to be a 17-6 landslide victory in favor of the Dons. This marks their fifth straight win, including a three-game

March 11, 2025

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Heartbreak as Dons bounced from first round of basketball playoffs

As the buzzer sounds, the gym erupts into celebration. Players storm the court, and spectators jump out of their seats in joy. However, this celebration wasn’t for the home team. The Dons

February 27, 2025

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Clutch play from Dons defense secures win over Cougars

With two outs and two runners on base in the top of the 8th, the Cougars were poised to take away the Dons’ one-run lead. Cougars shortstop Isaiah Dominguez stepped up to

February 26, 2025

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Dons basketball dominates doubleheader as season closes

As the spring semester begins, the SAC men’s and women’s basketball teams close out their seasons on a high note. Both teams will end their years with a winning record for the

February 13, 2025

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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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