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Full-team effort as Dons advance to 3C2A Super Regional

It was a series sweep for Santa Ana, who took care of business against Cerro Coso over the weekend, with the Dons’ offense exploding in game one and a solid pitching performance

May 6, 2026

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Major playoff win by the Dons after first inning stumble

After nine innings of hard work, the Santa Ana Dons defeated the Orange Coast Pirates in a landslide 17-8 victory on Friday in their first round of the 3C2A Regional Playoffs. It

May 5, 2026

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Rock is different now, and I’m here for it

Imagine Dragons have been one of the most popular bands in the world since the 2010s. Musicians have increasingly stopped including the guitar in favor of synths, and traditional screaming-guitar-solo rock songs

May 4, 2026

Final game of softball season secured by Dons

The Santa Ana Dons faced off against the Golden West Rustlers during sophomore night in their final game of the season, winning in dominant fashion with a 6-1 final score on April

May 3, 2026

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After losing scholarship, Dons’ shortstop found new path toward Division 1 baseball

A sunset shines down on Don Sneddon Field as the last crack of the bat and pop of the glove mingle with the whistles of birds as practice wraps up for the

April 27, 2026

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Rough final series as Dons limp their way into playoffs

Although crowned solo champions of the Orange Empire Conference, the Santa Ana Dons were swept by the Golden West Rustlers in their final series of the regular season before the 3C2A playoffs

April 27, 2026

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New bridal shop is opening doors for fashion students

Solana Bridal is a new bridal shop in Santa Ana housed inside a massive warehouse with open windows and gold accents and flowers and white walls. It gives New York minimalist loft

April 26, 2026

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Offense fizzles out as Dons blow early lead to Rustlers

The Santa Ana Dons dropped just their fourth game of the season after blowing a five-run lead to the Golden West Rustlers by a final score of 9-6 on Tuesday afternoon. The

April 22, 2026

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Chancellor Martinez’s future at district uncertain as Board evaluates his performance

The board of trustees voted unanimously last Monday night to form a committee to evaluate Chancellor Marvin Martinez’s performance, a task that could conceivably result in the chancellor’s contract not being renewed.

April 20, 2026

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Historic season continues as Dons walk off Lasers to complete sweep

After the Dons couldn’t get the final three outs before blowing a five-run lead, freshman second-baseman Halii Dudoit would dig in with the winning run on second base. He was asked to

April 20, 2026

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