A day after their fantastic win over Berean Christian, the Flag Football Dons learned that they won a 3-team tie-breaker and would be playing in the DAL Championships. So much for the season being over as expected. And, congratulations, against #1 seed Northgate. Worry? Not these Lady Dons. In a closely contested game against the #14 NCS ranked Broncos, who…
The Lady Dons Flag Football Team saved its best for last! Playing its final regular season game against Berean Christian, who defeated us three weeks earlier 24-0, the Dons came to play as a more experienced and more prepared team, that is just plain better having grown exponentially over the past few weeks, and we dominated the game from start…
Don’t look now, but the Girls Flag Football team is findings its groove and has a 3 week hot streak, winning 6 games in a row vs. DAL competition and has opened divisional league play 2-0. Playing in an almost sold out arena with the Blue Crew cheering on and Don’s fan #1 in attendance, defense dominated the first game,…
The Girls Flag Football team heated up the chilly Benicia stadium on Wednesday evening, defeating the Benicia Panthers 7-6 and then following up with a 19-7 victory over the Mt Diablo Devils for their second straight two-win night, moving to 1-0 in DAL divisional play with the win over Benicia. It was interception mania for Acalanes, with the Dons recording…
The Girl’s Flag Football team shined Wednesday night, winning over a veteran Alhambra team 13-6 and a determined Concord team 20-13. The win over Alhambra saw sophomore Avery Dement fire up for 8 tackles, 2 interceptions, a touchdown reception and an extra point. Not to be outshined by her teammate, sophomore Ines Coyne tallied 5 tackles and scored a…
University of Alabama won its first 2 preseason games by a combined score of 105-16 against competitors mostly unknown, and from whom they learned very little about themselves and their program. The Dons, on the other hand, faced some of the stiffest competition in the area in its three preseason games against Alameda, Heritage, and Las Lomas and even…
Last season was the inaugural season for Girls Flag Football as a varsity sport in the state of California and the Acalanes Flag Football team made it a magical one! Despite having only 3 weeks to prepare for the season, the team rallied to beat Campolindo twice and won the first ever DAL Flag Football Tournament! Led by Coaches Mike…
DAL PLAYOFFS – A Thrilling Tale of Triumph and Turmoil! Picture this: Saturday, October 28th at Clayton Valley High, the stage was set for an epic showdown. Acalanes Flag Football team had made it to the final four tournament for the DAL Championship, but looming over them was the ominous #1 seed, Clayton Valley, College Park and Northgate. The day…
Touchdown Tidings: The flag football regular season had us all on the edge of our seats, and it ended with a bang that would make even fireworks jealous! The Dons are marching confidently into the playoffs, but let’s rewind and relive the shenanigans from Walnut Creek. Wednesday, the Dons bravely ventured into the battlefield known as “Walnut Creek” to face…
Senior Night had all the thrills and spills one could ask for, making it unforgettable! The Dons were ready to celebrate 11 spirited seniors under the Friday night lights, and things kicked off at 4:30 with the fervor of a rock concert – well, maybe not quite that wild, but the home crowd was certainly hyped. It was a joy…
