Even though it was mid-September, Monday night felt like the 4th of July at Concord High School where the visiting Dons traveled to face the home team Bears. It was the warmest night of the season so far and the Dons offense brought plenty of fireworks. Led by East Bay Times athlete of the week nominee Ines Coyne, the…
The Dons took at early lead in the first quarter when the Acalanes defense forced a turnover on downs on S.I.’s first possession. #2 Jayden Lifson blocked the opponent’s punt and ran the ball into the end zone for a TOUCHDOWN…aaaaand the kick is good. Dons were up 7-0. The S.I. offense came up empty on their second possession of…
The Wildcats came out swinging, clawing and controlling the tempo, feeding off the energy of a home crowd, and jumping out to an early lead. Tough, physical, and relentless from kickoff to final whistle, St. Ignatius College Prep came prepared to defend their home turf. But Acalanes doesn’t play for moments. The Dons play for takeovers. First Half: Wildcats Strike…
The Don’s defense started out strong in the first Mustang drive preventing their opponents from scoring. After a blocked punt by Acalanes, the Dons offense took over… 1st and goal on the 9 yard line! #9 Will Feinstein passed to #17 Mateo Valenzuela for a touchdown. #4 Leland Stone followed with the two point conversion. Dons lead 8-0. Even though…
The Acalanes Dons made a loud and clear statement Friday night: “Fear the Blue” is back in full force. In a commanding performance, they crushed the Menlo-Atherton Bears 42-3, proving why they’re ranked No. 75 in California and an impressive No. 8 in the MaxPreps San Francisco Metro Football (2025) Rankings. From the opening whistle, the Dons were in complete…
The Acalanes Dons kicked off their 2025 football season with a commanding 33–12 victory over Archbishop Mitty in front of a lively home crowd on Friday night. The win was a result of a well-rounded team effort that saw strong contributions on offense, defense, and special teams, setting a positive tone for the rest of the season. Junior quarterback Tyler Winkles…
The freshman Dons faced San Marin yesterday and were shut out by their opponents in the season opener. Despite the tough loss, families and friends filled the stands to support the boys and cheered until the bitter end. #7 Luke Kelly and #9 Will Feinstein shared the quarterback role. Kelly had some great carries, a run for a first down…
The Acalanes Dons freshman football team will take on San Marin on Wednesday, August 27th @ 5:00. Come out and support the freshman team! This past weekend the freshman team had an impressive scrimmage against Brentwood and SanLeandro. The team started strong on defense against Brentwood producing three turnovers—two interceptions and one fumble—while limiting the opponent to just one touchdown.…
With the departure of a coach whose legacy will long be remembered, the Acalanes football program steps confidently into a new chapter—one led by a familiar face with a proven track record. Coach Joel “Blue” Isaac, a respected leader and mentor within the Dons community, now takes the reins as Head Coach, bringing with him a bold vision, deep experience,…
In a highly anticipated rivalry game, Acalanes squared off against their archrival, Campo, in a thrilling contest Friday night that ended in a 20-17 victory for the Dons. While quarterbacks and skill players often dominate the headlines, it was the relentless efforts of the offensive and defensive lines that truly carried the Dons to victory. Offensive Line: The Backbone of…