Dons kick off the new year with two wins

Jesse Gonzalez and Justin Jimenez each scored a goal in both Santa Barbara boys soccer victories on Friday, helping the Dons to a 2-0 win over Oxnard and a 5-0 beating of Silver Creek at the Buena Tournament.

The 14-1 Dons advance to play Westlake in Saturday’s semifinal. With a win, Santa Barbara would reach its third tournament final of the preseason.

Peter Aguilar assisted on both goals against the Yellowjackets. Christian Pardo, Marcos Lopez and Blake Nania joined Jimenez and Gonzalez in the scoring column in the second game.

Santa Barbara keeper Emmannuel Angulo was in goal for both shutouts, making it 11 on the season.