ACA does the DON-ster MASH on the Falcons, 42-14

ACA does the DON-ster MASH on the Falcons, 42-14

The Dons had a spooktaular game on Thursday against the College Park Falcons. It was a harrowing fright for the Falcons when the Dons scored within the first few seconds of the game. The Dons were fangtastic on offense and defense and by Halftime the nail was in the coffin for the Falcons.  But take note, even though the victory…

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Acalanes Freshman Football vs. Granada

On a hot October evening, with the temperature a sweltering 86 degrees at kickoff, the Acalanes Dons freshmen football team welcome the Matadors of Granada to Acalanes Stadium. Handshakes are exchanged, a coin is tossed, and the Matadors defer the ball to the second half, giving the Dons the first crack at putting points on the board. #22 Illias Kaplanes-Jones…

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Frosh Football: Warm Night Brings a Win, 36-24

Frosh Football:  Warm Night Brings a Win, 36-24

Thursday, September 8th was a big game for the Acalanes Freshman Don’s football team. It was their debut home game, and on top of that the triple digit heat forced a night game, which meant the freshman got to play under the lights; an honor normally reserved for varsity teams. But the Varsity Dons were happy to share their field and…

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Frosh Football: A Tale of Two Dons

Frosh Football: A Tale of Two Dons

On a balmy 103 degree evening in Pleasanton on Thursday, the Amador Valley Dons’ freshman football team completed their two-game sweep of Lamorinda frosh football teams by defeating the Acalanes Dons’ freshman, 56-30.  Amador had beaten Campolindo’s freshman at home last week, 21-8 It seemed like the worst of times for the Dons from Pleasant Hill Road in the first…

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Frosh Dons Start Their Season with San Marin

Frosh Dons Start Their Season with San Marin

Wednesday night the Freshman Dons suited up for their first game of the season against the San Marin Mustangs. The Dons got off to a good start on their first possession with Branson Smith throwing the ball for the Dons. In the Dons’ fourth drive, Gavin Dodge turned a midfield grab into a long touchdown run to put the Dons…

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Frosh Dons Hit the Football Field in Scrimmage

Frosh Dons Hit the Football Field in Scrimmage

The pads went on the 2022 Freshman Dons for their final tune-up Saturday at Acalanes Stadium. In a 3-team scrimmage format the Don’s showed well against Grenada and Deer Valley. Head coach Bill Hansen had them ready to play with QB Branson Smith connecting with Isaac “Iceman” Copen to get into the endzone on the first offensive set.  That capper…

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