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…
Absolutely, it was a scorching day on the gridiron as the Dons clashed with their rivals in Walnut Creek. The sun blazed down, but the heat couldn’t deter these fierce competitors. The Dons traveled to take on the Berean Christian Eagles in the first game and Alhambra Bulldogs in the second game. In the first game against the Eagles, Ella…
The Acalanes Dons Girls’ Football team decided to throw a party on the field, hosting the Miramonte Matadors and the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles for their home opener. Miramonte brought their A-game with a small but talented team, while the Ugly Eagles arrived with what seemed like half the bird population, boasting over 30 players. The opening kick-off at 5…
Hold onto your helmets, folks! The Girls Flag Football team kicked off their season with not one, but two epic wins! They stormed into Pleasant Hill, ready to tackle Berean Christian and College Park. Addie Martin, Ella Thomason, and Jenna Steele took charge as team captains, unleashing a pep talk that could have powered a small city. Zoya Acuna got…
The Girls participated in their first scrimmage Jamboree with DAL. Acalanes went undefeated, not letting anyone score against them. The team played well for just starting practice 10 days ago. They were the smallest team on the field with only 11 girls. These 11 girls played their hearts out and showed a lot of promise. They should only get better…
