Acalanes vs. Campolindo, Oct 31 The set-up was perfect. Last game of the season. Cross town rivals. Halloween eve. Did not turn out to be that scary, for the Dons, who came away with a big win of 50-10. Coach Hansen sent out his entire offensive line (Sean Tandler (55) Kyle Sanftner (56), Matei Bolata (60), Grady Branagh…
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…
Acalanes vs. Clayton Valley Charter, Oct 17 Our freshman Dons prevailed in their match-up with CVC, putting on a defensive clinic, out scoring the Ugly Eagles 20-3. The Dons “D” showed up, specifically in the red zone. CVC had a successful initial drive, getting the ball to the half yard line, and D-line (Kyle Sanftner (56), Sean Tandler…
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…
Acalanes at Miramonte, Oct 10 Our Dons made the long drive to Miramonte, and came up with another “W”, out scoring the Mats 30-16. The playbook this week looked very similar to last week, and another great team effort. Treysen Roberts (11), had another standout game, perfecting the wildcat formation. Roberts (11) had 12 carries and two receptions,…
Following a tough shut out loss to Amador Valley on the road the previous week, the JV Dons showed up huge in Benicia last Friday night and beat the Panthers 35-12. Offensive Player of the Game #18 Max Trexler takes the snap before passing to #3 Grant Condy, who scored a 29-yard touchdown putting the Dons ahead 6-0 in the…
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…
Acalanes vs. Benicia, Oct 3 I spoke too soon, when I noted the laundry list of Dons on the injured reserve last week; the list unfortunately got longer. But just like last week, the rest of the team rose to the occasion and delivered a 36 to 26 victory over Benicia. Treysen Roberts (11) had his best show…
Acalanes vs. Amador, Sept 26 In the battle of the Don’s, our Don’s unfortunately came up short, with a final score of 6 to 19. I will say our IR is getting pretty full these days, but I will also point out the “next man up” is stepping up. Hats off to Dax Vail who had nine carries and helped…
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…