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.…
Welcome to the Acalanes Dons Boosters Articles for JV football! I wish I could say that I volunteered to do these write ups, but the truth is that Jane Smith “volun-told” me that I was doing this job despite the objections of many who suffered through reading my Freshman Baseball Articles this past Spring. As part of the role, Jane asked…
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…
Five senior student-athletes who were recruited to continue their sport in college were honored on Tuesday in a ceremony at the stadium. Acalanes Boosters Co-President Curtis Berrien introduced the athletes and asked them to share their stories about their athletic careers. Please join us in honoring this outstanding group of student-athletes who have committed countless hours of training, practicing, traveling,…
The Acalanes Boosters organization is hosting our annual event to honor Dons athletes who have been recruited to continue their sport in college next year. Come out to the stadium tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12:45pm to cheer them on! This year’s honorees are… Miles Bergman (Baseball, Pacific University) Tommy Bieker (Volleyball, Concordia University) Devon Christensen (Field Hockey, Cal) Heidi Heffelfinger (Water…
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…
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The goal of the Don’s Football Academy is to teach fundamentals, develop skills, and help kids with the transition to tackle football in a fun, fast-paced, non-padded, and non-contact environment. Both skilled position players and linemen should attend! Dates: July 18th-21st Grades: Incoming (next Fall) 4th – 8th Times*: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Fees: $200 Location: Acalanes Football Field…
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…
