Football Preview: Acalanes Dons vs. Miramonte Matadors
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For the first time this season, Acalanes will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They are taking a road trip to take on the Miramonte Matadors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Acalanes' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Acalanes is headed into the matchup after thoroughly thrashing Benicia: they outscored them in every quarter. The Dons put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 51-25 victory on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Dons in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won four in a row.
Josh Elerts
| 09/26/25 @ Mt. Diablo | 3 |
| 10/03/25 vs Benicia | 2 |
| 09/19/25 @ College Park | 2 |
| 09/05/25 vs Menlo-Atherton | 2 |
| 08/29/25 vs Archbishop Mitty | 2 |
Acalanes' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tyler Winkles led the charge by throwing for 298 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 13.0 yards per attempt. Josh Elerts was in the mix as well, providing the Dons with two touchdowns.
Acalanes didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Grant Condy picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Miramonte made easy work of College Park on Friday and carried off a 38-14 victory. The result was nothing new for the Matadors, who have now won three games by 24 points or more so far this season.
Acalanes better keep an eye on Carson Blair. He was instrumental in Miramonte's win, throwing for 177 yards and four TDs. They are undefeated when Blair posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
Acalanes' record now sits at 6-0. As for Miramonte, their record is now 4-2.
Acalanes was able to grind out a solid win over Miramonte when the teams last played back in October of 2024, winning 35-28. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Dons since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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