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Third straight loss for Dons as comeback against Huskies falls short

Continuing their rough start to the season, the Santa Ana Dons lost a nail-biting game to the East LA Huskies 35-30 at home Saturday night. The Dons, now 0-3, are without their

September 15, 2025

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Turnovers prove costly as Dons fall to Renegades

The Santa Ana Dons struggled against the Bakersfield Renegades, losing the season opener 28-14 on Saturday night. The Dons’ offense seemed stagnant, allowing four sacks, while losing two fumbles and throwing two

September 3, 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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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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ZINE: 2023 Southern California Bowl Champions

This zine is an end-of-semester recap that includes photos from the Fall 2023 football season by Nicholas Wire and the obituary of Coach Anthony White written by Brandon Rowley. To print your

December 23, 2023

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Remembering coach Anthony White

Over the last three years, coach Anthony White refined Santa Ana College’s football program. He made them winners. He also brought a new culture and a mindset for his student-athletes to carry

December 6, 2023

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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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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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