The Dons JV Football Team begins the 2023 season with a road trip to San Marin High School to take on the Mustangs on their home turf. After the captains exchange handshakes at midfield, the Dons win the coin toss and defer the ball to the second half. A good kickoff by #9, Santi Vignoles, opens the season for the…
Friday August 25 started with a thorough email break down of our opponent by Dr. Michael Michlitsch. We learned about the history of San Marin High School, the recent success of their football team (D5 NCS Champs in 2021 and 2022), as well as their award winning Robotics team and the world’s youngest high school and college graduate. After enjoying…
If we didn’t know any better, one would think this team had been playing together for years! From start to finish the freshman Dons had a synergy that San Marin Mustang’s simply could not stop!! This freshman team of 67 players has a list of playmakers, both offensive and defensive, a mile long… On the first drive of the game,…
This year only two athletes successfully completed the 3 rep, 3 lift (bench, squat, deadlift) competition with totals that reached the 500lb Club threshold. Congratulations to returning 500lb Club Member Monika Dikova, and new 500lb Club Member Addy Treter On the boy’s side, there were 20 athletes who reached the 1,000 lb Club milestone, highlighted by senior Brady Morrow’s three…
New field, same Dons. After a summer of anticipation as their new field was being installed, the Acalanes Dons have returned to camp and have started off the era of their new field with high ambition. Here are five takeaways from Acalanes’ fifth day of training camp. Team is miles ahead from last year at start of camp despite no…
As Acalanes 2024 nose guard/defensive tackle Chase Caidedo joined the Don’s football program as a freshman, he was not fully in love with football yet. But as Ciacedo met the coaches, built bonds with the teammates, practiced with them, watched film and the teamwork aspect of the sport, needing all 11 players on each side of the ball to hone…
Congratulations to 1st team All-DAL selections for Fall 2022: Ethan Torres, Marcus Julian, Trevor Rogers, Justin Zegarowski, Jack Giorgianni, Haley Chelemedos, Makenna Chelemedos, Ari Ruczynski, Emily Berkowitz, Kailyn Broad, Katelyn Olin, Hanna Hageboeck, Harrison Labrosse, Christian Gotterup, Audrey Cox, Brooklyn Plomp, and Ella Del Rosario. Go Dons! Sport 1st Team 2nd Team Honorable Mention Cross Country Logan Farzan Tyler Hunt…
West Coast Preps interviewed future Cal Football player, Tyler Murphy. Here is that interview. Tyler Murphy is a 6’4, 280-pound offensive lineman from Acalanes High School. As a senior, he recently committed to Cal Berkeley. In this Q&A, we discuss his football season, the benefits of being a dual-athlete, and the process of his Cal commitment. Denel: “So, you just finished…
In the four years I’ve been writing football recaps, this is the hardest one to write. I don’t think it is hyperbole to say that the wounds are still fresh, and our hearts are still heavy. However, it would be a disservice to the players and coaches not to highlight all the great play on Friday, along with the mistakes,…