Menlo-Atherton had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it six. They were beaten by the Acalanes Dons 42-3. The Bears were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-3.
Teddy Dacey threw for 99 yards on nine of 14 attempts. Matthew Kwon was his top target, picking up 39 receiving yards.
As for Acalanes, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Given their advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 64th, while Menlo-Atherton is ranked 253rd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Josh Elerts was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 171 yards and two scores on only 15 carries. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Finley Rivera was another key player, picking up 49 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Menlo-Atherton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 35-0 defeat against Archbishop Mitty on the 11th. As for Acalanes, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 42-35 victory against St. Ignatius College Preparatory on the 12th.
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