On a chilly Friday night, the Acalanes Varsity Football team faced off at home against the Las Lomas Knights. Prior to the game, the Seniors on the team were honored along with their families. The Dons were competing to secure their first outright league championship in 43 years, and to continue a seven-game home win streak that extended back to…
In a thrilling showdown on the night after Halloween with rain creating a slippery field and ball that made passing almost impossible, the Acalanes Varsity football team beat rival Campo for the first time since 2019. Leading up to the battle, the Freshman team beat Campo 50-10. Although hopes were high for a Dons sweep across all levels—a feat never…
In a game that felt like a state championship showdown, the Acalanes Dons edged out the Clayton Valley Charter Eagles with a nail-biting score of 28-27, marking the first time in school history that Acalanes has defeated the Division 1 powerhouse. Under the leadership of Coach Floyd Burnsed, who has been at the Dons helm for nine seasons, this victory…
In a classic high school football showdown, the Acalanes Dons triumphed over the Miramonte Matadors with a hard-fought 35-28 victory on Friday night. This win marks Acalanes’ sixth consecutive victory against Miramonte, improving their record to 7-2 under head coach Floyd Burnsed over the past nine years, and 12-9 in their last 21 meetings. The game began with a jolt…
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Acalanes Varsity Football delivered a resounding 52-0 victory against Benicia, showcasing total domination on both sides of the ball. From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, the Dons left no doubt about the outcome – scoring on nearly every offensive possession. A Special StartThe fireworks began right from the start. Sophomore #13…
In a thrilling showdown dubbed “The Battle of the Dons,” the Acalanes Dons fell just short against the Amador Valley Dons, losing a heartbreaker 23-24. The game came down to a tense final play, where Acalanes attempted a 2-point conversion with 25 seconds remaining, but they were stopped inches short of the goal line. Despite outgaining Amador in total…
The Dons Varsity Football team delivered an unforgettable performance at this year’s Homecoming game, achieving a remarkable victory against College Park. With a perfect blend of offensive firepower and team spirit, Acalanes fans were treated to a night filled with excitement, culminating in a stunning 63-28 win. Offensive Mastery The Dons showcased an unprecedented offensive display, racking up over 300…
No writer for the game on Friday, but here is the summary from statistician Matt Delaney (thank you Matt!) DEL ORO HIGHLIGHTS #4 RB BROCK SHERMAN carried the ball 30 times for 209 yards and scored all 4 TDs. #18 K BOSTON KELLY kicked 2 field goals (41 yards & 27 yards) GAME SUMMARY After Acalanes threw an interception on play 3 of its…
Friday’s game went well against the Mt. Diablo Devils. Both teams came out strong at the beginning of the first quarter with Mt. Diablo tying the game on their first drive and stopping Acalanes on their next drive. After that though, the Dons defense accelerated against the Devils, with the Dons defense getting sacks, interceptions (INT), tackles for loss (TFL),…
The first of many home games of the season was successful for the Varsity Football Team. The theme of the night was Red, White, & Blue night which matched the colors of the Dons & Cardinals. SF Lowell played their hearts out but it wouldn’t be enough with limited bench and multiple key injuries throughout the night. The first 12 seconds set…