On Friday night, Acalanes took the show on the road and once again proved why they’re undefeated, overpowering Miramonte 21–10 to push their record to a pristine 7–0. This wasn’t just another win; it was a warning: Acalanes football is a problem no one wants to face. Miramonte struck first with a field goal, but that was their last breath for two full quarters. From that moment on, the Dons slammed the door shut—literally.
Fireworks on Offense
The scoring started with Deonte Littlejohn, who bulldozed through the Matadors’ front for the first touchdown, setting the tone with pure power. After halftime, sophomore sensation Sean Tandler flashed his speed and agility, slicing into the end zone for the second score. And to seal the deal, Kyler Robert put the final stamp on the win with a smooth catch and touchdown in the fourth, making sure the Dons walked with a victory. Running the show with calm command was quarterback Tyler Winkles, who delivered an absolute masterclass. He finished the night 18-for-21, missing on just three passes while keeping the Matadors’ defense guessing. In the backfield, Josh Elerts went to work like a man on a mission, carrying the rock 26 times for 161 yards, punishing defenders and burning the clock. Wideouts Cody Mitchlitsch, Grant Ricker, and Finn Rivera each came through with clutch catches, moving the chains and maintaining momentum.
Defense: Lockdown Mode
When Littlejohn’s not running through the Matadors on offense, he’s running them down on defense. Littlejohn wasn’t done after his TD. Littlejohn flipped the switch, racking up a sack and living in the backfield with relentless pressure that never let up. Bryce Birdsong joined the demolition crew with a quarterback takedown of his own. At the same time, Carson Wellington played like a man possessed, tracking down the QB for a sack, swatting passes, and making it feel personal every snap. It wasn’t just defense. It was a show of force.
Grant “Theft Auto” Condy lived up to his nickname with a clutch blocked field goal, though in the chaos, Birdsong may have gotten a hand on it too. Either way, the result was the same: no points. Linebacker Tommy Tehar played with fire and instinct, blowing up plays before they could even start. In the secondary, Illias Kaplanes-Jones was a lockdown presence with multiple key pass breakups. And up front, Kyle Sanftner made himself at home in the Matadors’ backfield, racking up tackles for loss and shutting down drives before they had a chance to breathe.
Next Up: Dons vs Cougars — Our House. Our Night.
Clear your plans. Next Friday night, it’s go time. Acalanes vs. Campolindo.
The Blue Tailgate’s bringing the energy early, food, music, and that classic DONtastic chaos. DJ Don on the decks, pep band going off, cheer squad turning the volume all the way up. This isn’t just for students; it is for the 94549 and all alumni, parents, grandparents, and neighbors. This is your night too. Pack the stands, wear the blue, bring the noise. When that ball kicks off, Campo’s gonna know exactly where they are. Right in the heart of Don territory. No Pity for the Kitty.