Former OC high school standouts help SAC capture second straight victory

Santa Ana College football players celebrate a big play during the victory. (Photo courtesy Santa Ana College sports information).

Sophomore running back William Saucedo had his best game of the young season and the Santa Ana College defense was solid to help the Dons earn a 27-24 win over Glendale Saturday.

Saucedo (Yorba Linda High School) had 30 carries for a season high 111 yards and two touchdowns. 

With veterans Malchi Pierce (Edison) and Owen Smith (El Modena) sidelined with injuries, the Dons needed other players to step up.

Freshman wideout Keyshawn Johnson (Calvary Chapel) was one of them. He caught a team high four passes with 57 yards while picking up some critical first downs. Fellow freshman tight end Nathan Meek had three catches for 41 yards. 

Quarterback Nate Bento (El Dorado) had a solid performance, passing for 124 yards while rushing for 54 yards. 

Although the offense did its job when it mattered, the Dons defense made the win possible.

SAC forced four turnovers including interceptions by Jesse Vargas and Tanner Fronaberger and a strip sack by Christian Gabb, which was returned by Owen Tesch with four minutes left in the game.

In addition, sophomore defensive lineman Oscar Serrano had a team high seven tackles for the Dons.

Santa Ana plays on the road again Saturday at 1 p.m. against Santa Monica College.Santa Monica College in week four. The Dons also defeated LA Southwest 28-19. SAC dropped its opener 46-28.

—Courtesy SAC Sports Information