The Acalanes Dons didn’t just play football this year; they authored a story of heart, unity, and community pride that stretched far beyond the white lines of the field. League champions, undefeated and bumped up to Division 1 in the NCS playoffs, the Dons fought like giants all season long. And even when their historic run ended in a tough…
Acalanes overpowered Marin Catholic 51–21 on Friday night in Lafayette, delivering a complete statement performance to secure the Dons’ journey in the North Coast Section Division 1/Open playoffs. From the opening whistle, the undefeated Dons dictated the pace, controlled the trenches, and showcased one of their most balanced outings of the season. They scored on each of their first three…
Acalanes @ Las Lomas, Nov 7 The final game of the season did not disappoint, if you are Don. So, 42 points, let’s start there. Top Dons on the night: Trey Roberts (11), the big dog, with three touchdowns and two, two point conversions. He was QB Colton Whalen-Schlosser (9) top target on the night with four receptions, he also…
When the final horn sounded at Las Lomas on Friday night, the scoreboard said it all: Acalanes 40, Las Lomas 28. History made. The Dons became the first football team in school history to finish 10–0, a perfect season built on heart, hustle, and family. It took everyone, the players who battled every down, the coaches who guided every step,…
Clayton Valley Charter @ Acalanes, Oct 31 The scariest thing on this All Hallow’s Eve was the JV Don’s defense. While the score board illuminated 14 points for the visiting Ugly Eagles, one of those was a defensive score and the other had some very favorable calls from the officials. The defense line was a force. The dream team: Graham…
Halloween night in Lafayette, the Acalanes Dons took the field cloaked head-to-toe in black, a perfect match for the “Blackout” theme for the Halloween Bowl. Their black uniforms shimmered under the lights like armor, but their message stayed true to the season’s spirit and the team’s creed: Fear the Blue. By the final whistle echoed through the October air, there…
Campolindo @ Acalanes, Oct 17 The Dons came ready to play, but unfortunately could not contain the run game of the Cougars on Friday night. But we had several players playing their best football yet. Trey Roberts (11) had an outstanding showing on both sides of the ball. On “D” Roberts (11) had a clutch interception deep in Aca territory.…
When the final whistle blew Friday night, one thing was crystal clear: Acalanes isn’t just a contender, they are the team to beat this season. Marching into the battle with Campolindo undefeated and untouchable, the Dons didn’t just win, they dominated, adding a commanding 45-28 victory to their flawless resume. This wasn’t your average Friday night game. It was a battle of…
Acalanes @ Miramonte, Oct 10 If you have “enjoyed” my previous game write-ups, you know I love to shower our boys with relentless positivity, making this week’s recap a bit challenging, but it wasn’t all bad news… So let’s talk about some of the “near scores”, as there were many, and when you score zero points, close kinda counts. It…
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…
