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.
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.
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.
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.
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 — his 1,000th win.
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.
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.
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.
Dons swimming team bitter start to what has already been a rocky season
The Dons continue to swim against the tide as its four-person roster was declared ineligible to compete in the first meet of the season Friday due to paperwork problems.
Dons men's basketball season winding down
The leading scorers this season for the Dons have been Yama Kader and David Swartz with 212 and 207 points respectively.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Natural: It's in his blood.
Freshman quarterback Andrew McDonald solidifies starting job by leading Dons towards a championship season, he has gone undefeated since he became the Dons starting QB.
Men's water-polo, October 6, 2010
Despite a rough start to his team's season, Head Coach Al Reyes Jr. believes that the Dons
may still be able to scramble their way into the playoffs.
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.
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.
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.
It's all about defense
Women's soccer, Sept. 17, 2010: The Dons scoring flounders but a pair of freshmen goalies pick up the slack. Last year the Dons women's soccer team dominated their competition with offense. This year, the defense has saved the day.
Dons defense shines. Kurtz returns to lead dominant defense performance
Men's football: The Santa Monica offense falls to the brute stopping power of the Don defense. Santa Ana's offense gives it an amazing lead against the Corsairs on the SMC home field.
Women's golf
The women's golf team fought their way into third place in the League Cup Monday at River View Golf Course, being surpassed only by Irvine Valley and Saddleback Colleges.
Women's cross country, Sept. 18, 2010
Cross country finished seventh with 235 points at the 2010 Orange Coast College Classic at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa. The Dons landed a team time of 1:44:30.04.
Football game date: September 4, 2010
Men's football: The Dons took a tough loss Sept. 4 against the Fullerton College Hornets. Throughout the game, the Dons offense struggled moving the ball and gaining yardage.
Dons recover after a tough loss to dominate Victor Valley 34-3
Men's football: After last weeks disappointing 31-point loss to Fullerton College; the Dons had a 31-point victory of their own over Victor Valley College this past Saturday thanks in part to an outstanding performance by wide receiver EJ Cheatham.
SAC Dons football coach
Men's football: Coach Geoff Jones is starting his ninth season as head coach of the Dons Football Team
Santa Ana Men’s soccer keeps the Santa Barbara on edge, winning the season opening game, 2-0
Men's soccer: With solid defense, tough offense, and a well-coordinated teamwork, the men's soccer team defeated Santa Barbara City College in their season opener Aug. 31, 2-0 at SAC.
Dons football preview 2010
Three football players with game-changing skills: Dylan Reda, Akeelle Mustafa, and Chase Lansford.
Dons honored at Annual National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame event
In the news: Dons David Buehler, Jordan Thomas, and Sean Kurtz
Santa Ana’s eight-game conference winning streak ends with loss to Golden West
The last thing pitcher Sean Slettvet thought of the morning of April 13 was giving up the go-ahead run by comitting a cardinal pitching mistake. His relief appearance in the latter innings of a tied game saw him do just that.
Playing in a combined 158 games, 79 straight games each in the past two seasons
Their contributions have been key to the Dons' baseball success, as they remain the top ranked team in the state and first in the conference.
Santa Ana's sports overcome budget cuts to find success in their respective seasons
The 2009-2010 Santa Ana College athletic season got off to a depressing start. Due to budget cuts, four sports were suspended including men's cross country, men's swimming, men's track and field and women's tennis. Despite the cuts, numerous sports were gearing up for their fall start.
Santa Ana gets knocked out of regional playoffs despite a No. 1 seed and home field advantage
Freshman pitcher Marcus Garrett made his second start of the year for the Dons in the most crucial game of the season. Little did he know his inexperience would cost the Dons a return to the CCCAA State Championships.
During the 2010 Ed Arnold Golf Classic awards dinner, six Santa Ana College athletes were rewarded with student-athlete scholarships. Proceeds from the golf tournament help provide funds for the scholarships geared towards transferring SAC athletes.
The SeaCliff Country Club in Huntington Beach hosted the 2010 Ed Arnold Golf Classic last Monday. The tournament, put on by the SAC Athletic Hall of Fame, featured 144 golfers playing to support the development of the SAC Hall of Fame and provide scholarships for transferring SAC student-athletes.
Santa Ana clinches OEC title for fourth straight year
Santa Ana claimed the OEC title for the fourth consecutive year and the sixth time in the past seven seasons. The Dons finished on a hot streak, winning seven straight and nine of their last 10 games.
A poor finish in Orange Empire Conference play puts Santa Ana in fifth place
Down three runs, pinch hitter Taylor Martin stepped up to the plate as the possible tying run for Santa Ana. Her at-bat was the last chance to end the softball season on a high note after a 9-0 shutout loss to Riverside College in the previous game.
Santa Ana's baseball program received multiple honors after winning their fourth straight Orange Empire Conference championship. Topping the list is sophomore Julian Duran, who was named the OEC Co-Player of the Year. Duran led the team in batting average, hits and runs scored.
Softball player Sarah Steinbeck was selected First-Team All-Orange Empire Conference. Steinbeck led the team with a .404 season batting average. She totaled 34 runs scored and 14 RBIs. She also led the team with 42 hits and six triples.
Women's track and field team sends two athletes to the SoCal preliminaries
Crossing the finish line in the 1500-meter conference-qualifying race, freshman Reyna Fonseca broke into tears as she realized she had shattered her personal record by 15 seconds. "Everyone was cheering and I just let go," Fonseca said.
SAC shoots lowest score of the year winning one and losing two
Four Santa Ana golfers shot their lowest rounds of the season including Jimmy Sanford's 1-over par 73 that earned the Dons their first Orange Empire Conference victory of the year.
She also competed in the hammer throw, finishing 17th overall.
Kleidon was the lone Don to compete in the meet, being the only women's track and field athlete invited to participate. She finished in seventh place finish in the meet.
Dons' quarterback Jordan Thomas and linebacker Sean Kurtz were named Scholar-Athletes at the 40th Annual National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Awards Dinner held in Anaheim.
Men's golf lost 371-406 at Cypress College on Monday. The round also included Santiago Canyon College and Palomar College who ended the day with team scores of 377 strokes and 384 strokes, respectively.
Apelian has been one of the Dons' best players on offense. His .429 batting average and 13 RBIs in the month of February earned him an Honorable Mention Athlete of the Month from the California Community College Sports Information Association.
Pitcher Katlyn Harp leads team to a 3-1 victory, gaining her ninth win
Santa Ana took the lead in the fourth inning when right fielder Ashley Ross scored an unearned run on a fielding error from OCC. Their last run came in the sixth, when pinch runner April Marquez scored on a wild pitch.
Conference Pitcher of the Year Christian Meza wants a State Championship with the Dons
The pitcher stands atop the mound. Everyone's eyes are on him. He concentrates on one thing: the mitt. He has one goal in mind: throw the ball for a strike. Christian Meza has been throwing his whole life. Like every young athlete, it started at home.
Santa Ana’s eight-game conference winning streak ends with loss to Golden West
The last thing pitcher Sean Slettvet thought of the morning of April 13 was giving up the go-ahead run by comitting a cardinal pitching mistake. His relief appearance in the latter innings of a tied game saw him do just that.
Sarah Steinbeck sets a record for most hits in consecutive games despite the Dons’ loss to SCC
The Dons' softball team lost their final home game by a score of 5-1 to rival Santiago Canyon College, April 14. With the win, the Hawks avoided a season sweep to Santa Ana.
Five unearned runs are too much to overcome in an 11-9 loss to Santa Barbara
Dons' freshman pitcher Sean Slettvet entered the game in the eighth inning with Santa Ana up by one run. After drawing two walks and capitalizing on two Dons' errors, Santa Barbara took the lead.
Dons get their first playoff win in three years before losing to Citrus College in the second round.
"The season went the way we wanted; of course, we wanted a few more wins. We reached our goal of making the playoffs," Breig said.
Strong play on both sides of the plate leads SAC to a 10-3 win over SCC
For the first time since April 2008, the Dons softball team defeated district rival Santiago Canyon College 10-3 in a game marred by multiple errors on Feb. 24. Santa Ana totaled six hits and capitalized on six errors by Hawks' defense.
Korzelius was named First-Team All-Orange Empire Conference
Women's basketball forward Jessika Korzelius and center Andrea Hernandez both received All-Orange Empire Conference honors.
Freshman Reyna Fonseca was the lone first-place finisher for the Women's Track & Field team, winning both the 800 and 1500 meter runs in the Feb. 26 meet against visiting Fullerton College and Golden West College.
Family and friends honor the young pitcher
About the proudest thing a parent can experience is watching their son excel. Watching a boy grow into a man, right before your eyes. James Wernke was that man.
Despite the lack of offense, Harp believes the team will keep improving
The Dons are off to a rough start producing a 5-4-1 record in a season where there have been shutout.
Seven wrestlers take their weight classes in 23-9 win
Last time the Dons won the State Duals was in 2005, which was the last time they won a state title. "We have a group of talented people," said Scofield. "We have to stay solid. It's about whoever wants it."
Dons defeat College of the Canyons 4-0 earning them a spot in the State Semi-Finals
A vibrant crowd, a home playoff game, and an opponent rolling with momentum was the formula the SAC men's soccer team used as motivation to get a win over COC Nov. 28. This is the fourth time in six years the Dons advanced to the final four of the state championships with seasons ending with a state title.
The No. 1 team in the playoffs was too much to handle as the best season in nine years ends
Like Cher, the Dons definitely believed. Despite losing to district rival Santiago Canyon College in the first round of the playoffs, the women's soccer team had the biggest turnaround in history.
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