The weather at kick-off was warm, but slowly cooled down for the Freshman Don’s opener against Livermore Valley. The Don’s started out hot and continued it’s dominance throughout most of the game, with a few surges from the young Livermore Valley team. The Don’s opponents dressed 18 players, while the Don’s were locked and loaded with 30.

Scores and Highlights:

With 3:34 remaining in the first quarter, Tommy Namura (sp) darted around the left end for the first score of the game. The PAT was no good. 6-0 Acalanes.

Shortly after with 1:19 left in the first quarter, Tommy Namura takes the ball on a 40 yard scamper for the second score of the game. Sam deRoque (sp) dashed around the left end for the two-point conversion. 14-0 Acalanes.

Throughout the game many players on defense stepped up to help the Don’s stuff Livermore Valley’s offensive: Tommy Hoffmeister (sp), Grant Pedder, Chris Greer, and Cole Tanner to name a few.

With 9:52 in the second quarter, Sam deRoque scampered around the right end for a 20 yard touchdown. Tommy Namura was good on the P.A.T. 21-0 Acalanes.

On Livermore Valley’s next possession, they were picked off by #13 Everett Roeth. With :34 left in the first half, Joey Hewitt darted up the middle for a 10 yeard touchdown. The P.A.T. was missed. Score at half-time 27-0 Acalanes.

The second half saw many of the second teamers getting the lion share of the playing time. This is great for the team as experience helps build skill.

With 8:49 remaining in the third quarter Joey Hewitt punched it the fifth touchdown of the game. Tommy Namura nailed the P.A.T. to make the game 34-0.

With 2:45 remaining in the third quarter, Livermore Valley scores their first touchdown of the game. The two-point conversion was good. Score 34-8 Acalanes.

The fourth quarter saw both teams pushing back and fourth for a score. Neither team gave in so the score ended 34-8.

Brian Gladden