Student Athlete of the Week: Ashton Johnson
September 12, 2024
Dorsey junior Ashton Johnson is a multisport athlete, helping the Dons 4x400m relay team reach the CIF State Championship. Johnson also competes in baseball and soccer.
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Susan Miller Dorsey High
King/Drew Basketball Continues Strong Campaign in Win Over Dorsey
January 28, 2024
The King/Drew Golden Eagles boy’s and girl’s basketball teams displayed their dominance in the Coliseum League when they defeated the Dorsey Dons on Wednesday. The King/Drew girls defeated the Donnas 65-8 and the King/Drew boys bested Dorsey with a 76-42 victory.
Dorsey Hosts Sports Clinic With Castlemont High School
January 25, 2024
During the high school football season, the Dorsey Dons football team partnered with Castlemont high school of Oakland to host a sports clinic with the students at Baldwin Hills Elementary School.
Stan Johnson, Beloved Dorsey Track and Field Coach, Passes Away
January 18, 2024
Stan Johnson, a beloved figure in the Dorsey High School track and field community and the father of current Dorsey Head Football Coach Stafon Johnson, passed away on Dec. 25, 2023, after a brief illness. He was 63 years old.
Top Crenshaw and Around Stories of 2023
December 28, 2023
Stephanie Wiggins was named CEO of the L.A. Country Metropolitan Transportation Authority in December of 2018- she is the first Black woman to lead the department.
Youth Baseball Coach Andre Green Retires
December 14, 2023
Baldwin Hills Champions baseball program head coach Andre Green recently celebrated over 50 years of coaching in the Southern California area. A ceremony was held at Baldwin Hills Park where fellow coaches, parents and former players gathered to honor his career.
Student Athlete of the Week: Amirykal Hamilton
November 30, 2023
Dorsey senior Amirykal Hamilton is a member of the Donnas flag football team. Attending Dorsey is a family tradition for Hamilton as she had over 15 family members attend the school, and it motivated her to leave her mark on the campus.
Hundreds Attend South L.A. Classic at Memorial Coliseum
November 9, 2023
highlights of the Dorsey High School and King Drew High School varsity football game featuring a halftime concert with Warren G & Xzibit.
Community Enjoyed South L.A. Classic at Memorial Coliseum
November 2, 2023
The Senior Week event featured varsity football game between Dorsey High School and King Drew High School. Part 2 next week will highlight game shots and halftime concert with Warren G & Xzibit
Crenshaw Battled in Fourth Quarter to Best Dorsey 37-34
October 15, 2023
The Crenshaw Cougars rallied in the face of a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a 37-34 victory over the Dorsey Dons. The well-attended game had spectators on both sides on their feet down to the final seconds of regulation.
Student Athlete of the Week: Deonna Brown
October 12, 2023
Dorsey freshman Deonna Brown is an inaugural member of the Donnas flag football team and is elated to be a part of a new chapter in Dorsey sports.
Dorsey to Play King/Drew in High School Football Game at Memorial Coliseum
October 12, 2023
Dorsey will play King/Drew at the Coliseum on Friday, Oct. 27, in their final game of the regular season. Similar to the Roosevelt-Garfield East LA Classic game played last year at the Coliseum with a halftime performance by Will.I.Am and the Black Eyed Peas, this matchup deemed the South LA Classic will also have a special halftime performance headlined by Warren G and Xzibit.
Crenshaw Defeats Dorsey in Inaugural Flag Football Rivalry Game
September 17, 2023
A new chapter to an age-old rivalry was written on Monday as the Crenshaw Cougars battled the Dorsey Donnas in girl’s flag football. The Cougars defeated the Donnas 38-0, showcasing their passing skills and stifling defense.
Student Athlete of the Week: Aaron Brown
September 7, 2023
Dorsey senior Aaron Brown competes and studies with his family in mind. He works to make them proud and aspires to take care of them.