If a season opener is supposed to give you a glimpse of what a football team might become, the Acalanes JV Dons offered plenty to work with Friday afternoon at Foothill College. There were tough runs, big catches, defensive stops, a little trickery from the playbook and, after falling behind Archbishop Mitty early, a second-half response that made clear these…
QB Tyler Winkles (6) eyes for his next target
Dana Hemmingsen was in the middle of a time-honored Thanksgiving tradition — sitting on the couch watching football. Next to him, taking up a majority of the space on the couch, was his high-school aged granddaughter’s boyfriend, Bethel Imasuen. “I think I’d like to play football,” Imausen told Hemmingsen. At the time, Imausen was a junior in his first year…
The defending 2025 DAL Champions aren’t slowing down. While summer is a break from school, it’s one of the busiest times of the year for Acalanes Football. Players are in the weight room, training together, and preparing for the 2026 season, which kicks off in August. Acalanes Football is more than one team. It’s one program with Freshman, JV, and…
The Acalanes Sports Boosters proudly applaud Coach of the Year, Coach Blue — Joel Isaac — as honored by the East Bay Times and Bay Area News Group. Through a season defined by change and challenge, Isaac steadied a talented roster, united his players with purpose and resilience, and guided Acalanes to yet another remarkable campaign. For his leadership, preparation, and vision,…
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…