Dons let go of lead, lose to Pacifica

The game plan worked nearly perfect in the first half for Santa Barbara High’s football team. The Dons shut down Pacifica’s potent passing … [Read more...]

Friday Night Lights: DP plays 4th undefeated opponent

  Dos Pueblos football coach Nate Mendoza had a gleam in his eye when he announced Monday that “league starts next week.” If there’s anyone … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara’s Hale, Jellison honored as Athletes of the Week

It was an exciting week on the tennis court and football field for Santa Barbara High, and Madison Hale and Christopher Jellison were instrumental in … [Read more...]

CIF Football Polls: Dons crack Western Division top 10

Three straight wins by Santa Barbara High's football team has earned it a top-10 ranking in the CIF Western Division. The Dons (3-2) are ranked … [Read more...]

Dons offense breaks out for a 35-28 win over Royal

Be free, have fun, breathe and let things develop. Those were the things Santa Barbara High football coach JT Stone wanted to see from his … [Read more...]

Friday Night Lights: Dons waiting for offense to click

As a former record-setting quarterback, JT Stone knows what it takes to move the football and put points on the scoreboard. The first-year Santa … [Read more...]

Defense doesn’t break for Dons in 7-6 win

For the second straight game, the special teams and defense saved a victory for Santa Barbara High. The Dons blocked a Rio Mesa extra-point attempt … [Read more...]

Friday Night Lights: DP takes on top-ranked Newbury Park

When the Dos Pueblos football schedule was finalized, there was a three-week stretch of games that looked like a daunting task: Newbury Park, Lompoc … [Read more...]