<![CDATA[El Don - Sports RSS]]> /se/el-don-sports-rss-1.3013 en-us Wed, 8 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Dons down Rustlers, 4-3]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/dons-down-rustlers-4-3-1.2106600
BASEBALL - The Dons scored in three different innings to win the game 4-3.

Saturday, March 5, 2011. Santa Ana College vs. Golden West College. - Coach Don Sneddon now has 997 in his chase for 1,000. The win put the Dons at 9-5 overall, and 2-0 in the Orange Empire Conference. ...

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 1.2106600 Sports Sports <![CDATA[Injuries plagued Dons season]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/injuries-plagued-dons-season-1.2106587
With three starters out because of injuries, the Dons were left short-handed.

MEN'S BASKETBALL - Following his eighth season coaching the Dons, Head Coach David Breig is confronted with rebuilding the team after suffering through their worst season since the Eisenhower administration. ...

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 1.2106587 Sports Sports <![CDATA[Swimming takes a dive]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/swimming-takes-a-dive-1.2106526 Daniel Hernandez
High and Dry - Half the team left to focus on their full-time jobs.

A late start forced Dean of Athletics Avie Bridges to scrap the Dons swim team this spring. The team opted not to compete this year in order to save their eligibility for next season. ...

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 1.2106526 Sports Daniel Hernandez Sports <![CDATA[Double Play: A tale of two sisters]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/double-play-a-tale-of-two-sisters-1.2106340 Eric Lomeli
Double Trouble - The Hopper Twins, Kristen and Kaitlyn

Hoopers Twins quiet leaders. The twins are transforming the softball team. Kristen has caught the majority of games, and is instrumental in the revival of the Dons' pitching. Kaitlyn, recruited as a pitcher, bides her time in the outfield. ...

]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 1.2106340 Sports Eric Lomeli Sports <![CDATA[Dons softball plays hard ball]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/dons-softball-plays-hard-ball-1.1977322 Eric Lomeli / el Don
Dons aiming higher

The young team has won five out of their last seven games so far this season even though 16 of the 19 players on the roster are new to the program. The 16 new players add depth to a Dons team that has improved in all areas. ...

]]> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 1.1977322 Sports Eric Lomeli / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Profile: Coach Kim Nutter]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/profile-coach-kim-nutter-1.1977201 Eric Lomeli / el Don

Kim Nutter is entering her 16th year with the softball team, second as co-head coach. During her free time she traveled, and volunteered at a Boxer rescue kennel. ...

]]> Sat, 12 Feb 2011 1.1977201 Sports Eric Lomeli / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Mr. 1000, respect, coach and mentor.]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/mr-1000-respect-coach-and-mentor-1.1976919 Tim Randall / el Don Sports Editor
Don Sneddon is nine wins away from making Santa Ana College baseball history.

A picture of a winner; already the winningest coach in California Community College Baseball history is poised to reach another milestone, possibly by the end of the month and - his 1,000th win. ...

]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 1.1976919 Sports Tim Randall / el Don Sports Editor Sports <![CDATA[Past ball leads to Don's victory]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/past-ball-leads-to-don-s-victory-1.1971128 Eric Lomeli / el Don
Softball: Sarah Steinbeck's hot bat and Shelly Tait's lively arm crushing Grossmont

Behind Sarah 'Chach' Steinbeck's hot bat and Shelly Tait's lively arm, the Dons were cruising to an easy victory over the Grossmont Griffins, in their home opener February 2nd. ...

]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2011 1.1971128 Sports Eric Lomeli / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Alvarez leads SAC to home win]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/alvarez-leads-sac-to-home-win-1.1824146 Dan Espinosa / el Don Sports Editor
Led by a strong defense in the last minutes, the Dons won their home opener against SDCC.

The Dons Women's Basketball team won their home opener 73-67 against San Diego City College on November 12. ...

]]> Wed, 8 Dec 2010 1.1824146 Sports Dan Espinosa / el Don Sports Editor Sports <![CDATA[The Dons play a comeback game]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/the-dons-play-a-comeback-game-1.1797558 Mike Organistko / el Don News Editor
Women’s Soccer, Orange Empire Conference match

Isais and Pedroza struggled but suceeded to block the Hornets' final shot in the 90th minute creating the most intense play of the game. ...

]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2010 1.1797558 Sports Mike Organistko / el Don News Editor Sports <![CDATA[Family guy]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/family-guy-1.1797453 Tim Randall / el Don
Sophomore Midfielder Ronald Ybarra leads the Dons to 17th conference title

While he dreams of playing soccer professionally, his goal in life is to be the best person, son and brother to his family. ...

]]> Sun, 28 Nov 2010 1.1797453 Sports Tim Randall / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Young team struggles]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/young-team-struggles-1.1797049 Tim Randall / el Don
We are struggling, but we are making gains by leaps and bounds,” said Head Coach Vince Silva.

Defending California State Champions Dons struggle at the end of the season, but coach sees opportunity for individual success. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 1.1797049 Sports Tim Randall / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Akeelie runs wild]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/akeelie-runs-wild-1.1797037 Tim Randall / el Don
Runningback piles up 337 total yards in 41-20 win over OCC

Mustafa played like a man with something to prove. The freshman from Cypress High School had two touchdowns in their last game of the season Nov. 13. ...

]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 1.1797037 Sports Tim Randall / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Tough mother]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/tough-mother-1.1751616 Tim Randall / el Don
Reyna finds her inspiration and motivation through her family

What started out as a way for Reyna Fonseca to keep in shape for the soccer season became a path for her to make her dream of transferring to a university a reality. ...

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2010 1.1751616 Sports Fonseca to keep in shape for the soccer season became a path for her to make her dream of transferring to a university a reality. ...]]> Tim Randall / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Fresh faces, a fresh start]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/fresh-faces-a-fresh-start-1.1751287 E.J. Lomeli / el Don
Depending on who’s watching, the men’s basketball team is either building up or busted over.

The team is also the best group of shooters he has coached, said Brieg, who has been with the Dons for seven seasons. ...

]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 1.1751287 Sports Brieg, who has been with the Dons for seven seasons. ...]]> E.J. Lomeli / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Fight to the finish]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/fight-to-the-finish-1.1751255 Dan Espinosa / el Don
Dons take a disappointing last-minute loss to Riverside 37-35

Riverside Community College freshman quarterback Dalton Livingston completed 5 of 7 passes to set up kicker Marco Barrera for a 39-yard field goal with three seconds left to defeat the Dons 37-35 at Eddie West Field Oct. 30. ...

]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 1.1751255 Sports Dan Espinosa / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Dons crush Hawks 4-1]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/dons-crush-hawks-4-1-1.1750450 Tim Randall / el Don
Midfielder Ronald Ybarra leads scoring barrage over rival Santiago Canyon College.

Men soccer: The Dons won vs. conference rival and sister college Santiago Canyon College 4-1 in a dominating performance by the offense in the second half. Midfielder Ronald Ybarra has a total of 14 goals. ...

]]> Sun, 7 Nov 2010 1.1750450 Sports Tim Randall / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Late run fuels victory]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/late-run-fuels-victory-1.1695007 Tim Randall / el Don
Men's soccer: Freshman forward’s back-to-back goals end unusually long match.

The Dons men's soccer team played an unusually long game against Fullerton College Tuesday. Santa Ana squeaked past the Hornets with back-to-back goals by freshman Gilberto Castaneda in extra time. ...

]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 1.1695007 Sports Tim Randall / el Don Sports <![CDATA[2010 All star inducted]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/2010-all-star-inducted-1.1695004 Tim Randall / el Don
Rolland Todd, Heath Bell, Frank Andruski, Ana Velazquez, Ken Purcell, 1940/1942 football teams.

Major League pitcher and retired Canadian Football League player are among those honored at college Hall of Fame banquet. ...

]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 1.1695004 Sports Tim Randall / el Don Sports <![CDATA[Dons slapped around by OCC]]> http://www.eldononline.org/sports/dons-slapped-around-by-occ-1.1694999 Tim Randall / el Don
Women's volleyball, October 8, 2010.

The Dons started strong, scoring the first point of the match, and stayed close for most of the first two games. However, the Pirates, the 2009 state champions, outclassed the Dons. ...

]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 1.1694999 Sports Tim Randall / el Don Sports