Football is the ultimate team sport. To win, you need all the parts and pieces to work together. A great running back will only get you so far down the line. Receivers will need to think smart, fast and willing to put those points on the scoreboard, but hey…it’s not that easy. Without an offensive line working in the trenches…
Every year, there’s anticipation for what’s to come in the Fall Football season. Excitement for the players that are returning and for the players coming up, and above all, hope that the oblong sphere that they all chase will bounce in the Don’s direction more often than to their opponents. This year is no different for the Acalanes Football program.…
If you’re a fan of watching electrifying football, Acalanes will definitely be the place for you to swing by throughout the fall – especially if you caught on to any of what Dons athletes accomplished in track and field. With the players moving up through the varsity ranks and the way legendary head coach Floyd Burnsed coaches up players, there…
There are a lot of special things happening in athletics for Acalanes senior Evan Malmquist, but he’s ensuring his impact reaches far beyond that. During the height of COVID, Malmquist – a football and track star – and one of his buddies saw a need for elementary schoolers. They had nothing to do, no sports to compete in and no…
The following is an excerpt from West Coast Preps: Acalanes heard what was said in the past. Slow. Unathletic. Not up to par with the rest of the region. Well, things are far different than that. The Acalanes 4×100 meter relay in boys track is putting up a season for the ages, shattering top spots left and right en route…
Over 25 young men from Acalanes, Alhambra, Benicia Campolindo, Las Lomas and Miramonte made the Football all-league team for the Diablo Athletic League, but only ONE can be named MOST VALUABLE PLAYER, and his name is Luke Souza, Acalanes Senior Quarterback. On August 13, the Mercury Sun sports writer stated: Senior QB Luke Souza has a chance to be a breakout player…
Our football Dons endure the ups and downs of being athletes together. Our Don teammates help one another remember why you love football in the first place and they understand you like no one else can. In the end, the relationships with your teammates are some of the most important and lasting bonds that you’ll ever have-It’s a great day…
The Acalanes Dons Varsity Football Team took on the Alhambra Bulldogs on Friday night on our home as the community celebrated Senior Night! This event can be very emotional for both players and parents, and there was lots of tears flowing on Friday, not in pain in pure Dons love. Love for football, friends and Acalanes. The Senior Class has…
Friday FEARday, Nov 12: Acalanes will play in El Cerrito with kick off at 7pm. Tickets can NOT be purchased at the gate. Tickets MUST be purchased on www.gofan.com (El Cerrito High) School location: 540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 To get your Parent, Student or Fan Tickets log on here: https://gofan.co/app/events/446912?schoolId=CA22907 FEAR THE BLUE!
Ghoul morning Acalanes! Today the Dons travel to Orinda to haunt and scare the socks off the Matadors. Come on out to see the chills and the thrills of the Dons! It will be a BOO-itful night in Orinda. Do you dare ask–Witch team will win?! (insert scary laugh here)…ask your mummy she knows, she read your horror-scope…it is looking…
