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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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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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