The Acalanes Dons traveled to Hercules to take on the Titans in their season opener on August 24. The Dons dominated the game, winning 34-7. Junior Peter Mitchell and senior DeShawn Johnson combined for rushing 261 yards and four touchdowns. Acalanes next travels to take on Skyline in Oakland in their season opener on August 31. Photos Ohlen Alexander
Campolindo took on Moreau Catholic in Hayward in a televised game on August 24. The Cougars rolled to 48-28 victory. Senior quarterback Brett Stephens recorded 166 yards on 6-of-7 passing to notch two touchdowns. Campo will host St. Patrick/St. Vincent (0-1) next Friday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m.
The Mats played host to Marin Catholic, last year's NCS runner-up, on August 24. Miramonte fell to the visitors, 31-14. The Mats had a 14-10 lead in the third quarter, when Marin Catholic switched to a running game and took over. Miramonte next travels five hours to take on Eureka (0-1) on Saturday, September 1.