Against all odds Dons win the championship
Brenna White, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2018
The De Anza College football team triumphantly overcame all hardships and doubt during the American Conference Championship Bowl in a nail-biting 42-41 win against Reedley College on Saturday, Nov. 17. This victory wraps up an incredible season for the team with a 10-1 record. Their success came as a surprise given the team’s 2-8 record in 2017. In yet another drama...
De Anza Dons looking forward to playing Contra Costa
Nick Bauersfeld, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2018
As the season begins to shape out the De Anza Dons have been firing on all cylinders with a record of 5-1. The Dons 41-14 win against Contra Costa College, Saturday Oct. 13, solidified their strength this season. Head coach, Tony Santos had plenty of high praise, heading into this game. “We’re 4-1...
The new faces of De Anza Football
Audrey Marques, Sports Editor
October 5, 2018
The De Anza College football team looks to the fall 2018 season with confidence. Less than a month into the season, the Dons have a win-loss record of 3-1 following a 29-0 home game victory against Gavilan College on September 15. Head Coach Tony Santos says that team dynamics are promising, “I think the sky’s the limit. We are very competitive. Our freshme...
Rushing the QB: De Anza lineman ready to take next step toward NFL dream
Christian Babcock, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2018
Two years. Less than that, actually. That’s how long Alex Tchangam has been playing football. In that time, he went from joining De Anza’s football team in the middle of the 2016 season to being named first-team all-state in 2017. He narrowly missed becoming an All-American. The versatile 6-f...
Post-handshake comment leads to fight between De Anza, Chabot football players.
Christian Babcock, Staff Reporter
October 3, 2017
Filed under Football, Football, Showcase, Sports
A De Anza football player was injured after a game Sept. 30, and police are considering charges. The De Anza College football game against Chabot College took an ugly turn when a standard postgame handshake line devolved into a violent clash that involved both teams. The Dons had lost 15-9 and cu...
Fight overshadows football as De Anza falls to Chabot, 15-9
Christian Babcock, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2017
Filed under Football, Showcase, Sports
The football game between De Anza College (1-4) and Chabot College (1-4) saw its action overshadowed by a dangerous fight that took place after the game on Saturday Sept. 30. After the clock hit zeroes in the fourth quarter, sealing a 15-9 win for visiting Chabot, the teams lined up for the postgame...
De Anza football destroyed by Diablo Valley Vikings
Matthew Fernandez, Photo Editor
November 8, 2016
Filed under Football, Football, Sports
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Injured capitan leads from sideline
Jessica Howell, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2015
Football is more than a hobby. For some, it’s a lifestyle and a family tradition. That applies to Nick Bernardo, 20, sophomore, returned for his second season as the Dons' starting running back and co-captain. “I eat, breathe, sleep, football,” said Bernardo. His football career began...
Dons’ defense stifles Laney Eagles 24-14
Anthony Montes, Sports Editor
October 8, 2015
Filed under Football, Showcase, Sports
The De Anza College football team flexed their defensive prowess, forcing four turnovers in their 24-14 win over the Laney College on Saturday Oct. 3. “The best we’ve played in a long time,” said De Anza football head coach Dan Atencio about his defense. The Dons unyielding defense, led by outsid...
