Men’s basketball look forward to a better season with more returning players
Lianna Martinez, Staff Reporter
April 1, 2020
The Dons performed well this season but head coach Jason Damjanovic said his team has room for more improvement and skill development. “I think this past season was an eye opening season as to what to expect and a way into preparing them for next year,” he said. Damjanovic said he believes...
All for the love of the game
Lianna Martinez, Staff Reporter
March 30, 2020
De Anza College basketball player Dominic Simpkins, 19, communications major fell in love with the game of basketball ever since laying his eyes on his own, first ever ball at age five. “I never stopped playing the game since then and it has been a part of my whole life,” said Simpkins. A youngster...
Men’s basketball team suffers third loss in conference
Lianna Martinez, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2020
In a game in which all of the proceeds will go to the Coaches vs Cancer Society, the De Anza men’s basketball team lost 60-54 to conference opponents West Valley College on Jan. 24. Head coach Jason Damjanovic said West Valley did a really good job on rebounding and taking his team out of their...
De Anza men’s basketball take down San Jose City College thanks to effort on the defensive end
Oscar Frias-Rivera, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2020
The De Anza Men’s Basketball team pulled out a win over local opponents San Jose City College on Jan. 15, beating them 72-65. The game’s atmosphere was intense right before tipoff as each team’s crowd cheered them on. De Anza fans quickly went silent as the team trailed by 11 in the first...
Hardworking warriors of De Anza College sports: Star players
Gabriel Barrenechea, Amy Gallagher, and Maryam Golkar
March 25, 2019
De Anza Baseball's James Halpin According to De Anza College’s right fielder James Halpin, 20, communications major, baseball is tough and requires the right mindset to have confidence in one’s skills and training, which he constantly encourages his teammates to have. Halpin started his baseball career ...
Men’s basketball conclude season with a bang
Yami Sun, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2019
De Anza College’s men’s basketball team closed their season with a 93-89 win over Hartnell College Feb. 22, improving the Dons’ final record to 17-11. The starters contributed a hefty 79 points, led by forward Ajay Singh, 20, finance major, who ended the game with 29 points himself. Point guard Darien Davis, 20, communications major, contributed 25 p...
Losing Streak Over As Men’s Basketball Pull Off Huge Win
Gabriel Barrenechea, Staff Reporter
March 2, 2019
De Anza College’s men’s basketball came up with a big win against San Jose City College Feb. 20, winning 95-81. The Dons faced a lot of struggles this season but showed no signs of losing this time around. Dominic Simpkins, 18, communications major, was the main factor in getting the win, pulling u...
Heavy loss to men’s basketball despite high point contributions
Gabriel Barrenechea, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2019
De Anza College men's basketball took a tough loss against Gavilan College Feb. 22, losing 99-73. It was a close game in the first half as the score went back and forth, until Gavilan went on a scoring rampage in the second half. Dominic Simpkins, 18, communications major, dropped a career-high 31...
Men’s basketball suffers narrow loss once again
Gabriel Barrenechea, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2019
The De Anza College Men's Basketball fell short in beating Cabrillo College Jan. 23, losing 81-75. The game was of high energy and was filled with potential highlight reels throughout the match. Dominic Simpkins stood out above the rest, as he dominated by notching a double-double with an astounding...
