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Baseball’s title defense in full swing

With eyes on a second straight CCCAA State Championship, Dons baseball has proved they have all the tools to run it back. SAC finished the season 28-11-1 along with placing second in

May 22, 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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SAC sweeps El Camino in the first round of playoffs

With one out, runners on first and third, and their backs against the wall, SAC pitcher Jaxton Andeel forces an El Camino ground ball to SS Christian Altimirano who slides to his

May 8, 2024

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SAC drops to third in conference standings after loss to Fullerton

After losing four of their last five games, the Dons were taken down by the Hornets 14-5 on Thursday to bring their conference record to 10-9. SAC started strong, but once Fullerton

April 24, 2024

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Santa Ana explodes past Cerritos in offensive showcase

The Dons defeated the Falcons at home, 21-8, on Thursday after trailing by five runs early in the game. In the second inning, the Falcons capitalized on two errors from Santa Ana–

February 22, 2024

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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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Underdog Dons dominate at State Championship, capture fourth title

Nearly three decades since their last title, the Santa Ana Dons are state champions. By steamrolling through the competition, they captured their fourth championship in school history. Despite being labeled underdogs, the

June 4, 2023

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Schavone, offense rally late to win game one of regional finals

Santa Ana’s offense is steamrolling competition right now. In their latest playoff fiasco, they beat Fullerton by a score of 9-5. The victor of the series moves on to the California Community

May 19, 2023

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Offense carries Dons past surging Chargers in shootout three-game series

After a low scoring prior weekend, the Dons looked for production from their offense, which has consistently been the team’s strength. Starting pitcher Jaxton Andeel knew that Santa Ana would show off

May 15, 2023

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Offense explodes for 16 runs, propels Dons past Santa Barbara City

Santa Ana opened the 3C2A Super Regional playoffs with a bang. The Dons surged ahead in a 16-8 victory over Santa Barbara City with a non-stop offensive effort from the entire Dons

May 12, 2023

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