Halloween night in Lafayette, the Acalanes Dons took the field cloaked head-to-toe in black, a perfect match for the “Blackout” theme for the Halloween Bowl. Their black uniforms shimmered under the lights like armor, but their message stayed true to the season’s spirit and the team’s creed: Fear the Blue. By the final whistle echoed through the October air, there…
Campolindo @ Acalanes, Oct 17 The Dons came ready to play, but unfortunately could not contain the run game of the Cougars on Friday night. But we had several players playing their best football yet. Trey Roberts (11) had an outstanding showing on both sides of the ball. On “D” Roberts (11) had a clutch interception deep in Aca territory.…
When the final whistle blew Friday night, one thing was crystal clear: Acalanes isn’t just a contender, they are the team to beat this season. Marching into the battle with Campolindo undefeated and untouchable, the Dons didn’t just win, they dominated, adding a commanding 45-28 victory to their flawless resume. This wasn’t your average Friday night game. It was a battle of…
Acalanes @ Miramonte, Oct 10 If you have “enjoyed” my previous game write-ups, you know I love to shower our boys with relentless positivity, making this week’s recap a bit challenging, but it wasn’t all bad news… So let’s talk about some of the “near scores”, as there were many, and when you score zero points, close kinda counts. It…
On Friday night, Acalanes took the show on the road and once again proved why they’re undefeated, overpowering Miramonte 21–10 to push their record to a pristine 7–0. This wasn’t just another win; it was a warning: Acalanes football is a problem no one wants to face. Miramonte struck first with a field goal, but that was their last breath…
If anyone is looking for waterfront property with gorgeous sunset views over the SF Bay, look no further than the visitor stands at Benicia High School! Not a bad place to watch a game, especially when the Dons walked away with a 27-7 win on the road. Both teams started the game trading turnovers on downs, but the Dons changed…
Benicia @ Acalanes, Oct 3, Homecoming The JV Dons had yet another impressive defensive showing holding, the Benicia Panthers to zero on Homecoming night, taking their League record to 3-0. Let’s start with the team effort of tackling. Dax Vail (33) was the star tackler of the night, with 11, by this author’s tally the most by any Don in…
Friday night’s crisp autumn air set the perfect stage as Acalanes’ football closed out Homecoming Week with a thrilling victory over Benicia. The entire week had been filled with spirited events: themed dress-up days, games, competitions, and a school rally, all leading up to Friday night. The scoring unfolded steadily throughout the game. In the first quarter, Josh Elerts opened…
After just a few practices together- Sideline Cheer and Varsity Football kicked off the Hoco rally with energy and enthusiasm!!
Despite leading 7-0 until late in the 4th quarter, the Acalanes Dons ultimately lost 12-7 to the Granada Matadors. The Dons played tough defense until the end, and chipped away at the yards on offense, but could not find the end zone in the second half to beat the Matadors. This writer is no MaxPreps (stats are limited to what…
