Football - Page 2 of 4

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

Sports·Top Stories

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

Sports·Top Stories

My face, my money- how NIL deals could affect the future of California community college athletics

On Jan. 1, 2023, the California Senate became the first state to allow students of any college level to receive NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals in Senate Bill 206, which includes community

September 27, 2023

Sports·Top Stories

Dons end season with dominant performance

The Santa Ana Dons won their final game of conference on Nov. 12 against the Glendale Vaqueros with a final score of 44-17. The Dons finished their season in second place within

November 30, 2022

Sports·Top Stories

Lightning, delays, and domination in conference opener

After just 2 ½ quarters, Santa Ana dominated in a 43 point victory over the Los Angeles Southwest Cougars, 49-6 on Saturday, Oct. 15. Santa Ana fans began chattering about the players

October 19, 2022

Sports·Top Stories

Dons suffer fourth straight loss

The Santa Ana Dons lost a tough game against Mt. San Jacinto Eagles by a final score of 42-20 on Saturday, September 24. These two teams met in an inaugural matchup last

September 30, 2022

Sports·Top Stories

Dons lose to the Fullerton Hornets 56-7

The Santa Ana Dons lost a big rivalry game to the Fullerton Hornets by a final score of 56-7 on September 3. The two teams continued their historic rivalry, which has seen

September 21, 2022

Sports·Top Stories

Dons tie preseason scrimmage

The East LA Huskies and the Santa Ana Dons faced off on Aug. 24 to compete in a friendly scrimmage. Both the Dons and Huskies found themselves in the endzone twice (even

August 31, 2022

Sports·Top Stories

Better Together: In person bonding propelled the Dons to domination

For freshman guard Sophia Escalante, last semester was a weird one. She started at SAC in Fall 2020 and all classes were online-including basketball practice. “I was first introduced to my teammates

May 16, 2022

Solutions·Sports·Top Stories

Football returns after two years — and a two-week delay

Football season returns after almost two years with a home opener Saturday that was postponed after a player tested positive for COVID-19 during the first week of school. Santa Ana College won

September 23, 2021

Sports