Acalanes High School's Perfect Season Cut Short by Cardinal Newman in NCS Semifinal
In a stunning turn of events, Acalanes' perfect season was brought to an abrupt end when they fell short against Cardinal Newman in the North Coast Section Division I semifinals. The Dons took an early lead with 17 points late in the first half, courtesy of Deonte Littlejohn's touchdown run. However, this momentum would be short-lived as Cardinal Newman stormed back to score 43 consecutive points, catapulting them into the NCS final.
The Golden Eagles' relentless offense proved too much for Acalanes to handle, leaving them trailing by a wide margin in the end. The decisive victory for Cardinal Newman secures their spot in the North Coast Section Division I final, marking an impressive comeback from behind.
Despite the loss, Littlejohn's valiant effort provided a glimmer of hope for his team before it was too late. Acalanes' season, which had promised much, ultimately came to a disappointing end against this formidable opponent. The future looks bright for these young athletes, but for now, they will have to wait and see if their experience can propel them towards even greater success in the seasons ahead.
The North Coast Section Division I final promises to be an exciting matchup between Cardinal Newman's high-powered offense and another determined opponent. While Acalanes' perfect season has come to a close, there is still much to look forward to for these talented young players as they continue to grow and develop on the field.
In a stunning turn of events, Acalanes' perfect season was brought to an abrupt end when they fell short against Cardinal Newman in the North Coast Section Division I semifinals. The Dons took an early lead with 17 points late in the first half, courtesy of Deonte Littlejohn's touchdown run. However, this momentum would be short-lived as Cardinal Newman stormed back to score 43 consecutive points, catapulting them into the NCS final.
The Golden Eagles' relentless offense proved too much for Acalanes to handle, leaving them trailing by a wide margin in the end. The decisive victory for Cardinal Newman secures their spot in the North Coast Section Division I final, marking an impressive comeback from behind.
Despite the loss, Littlejohn's valiant effort provided a glimmer of hope for his team before it was too late. Acalanes' season, which had promised much, ultimately came to a disappointing end against this formidable opponent. The future looks bright for these young athletes, but for now, they will have to wait and see if their experience can propel them towards even greater success in the seasons ahead.
The North Coast Section Division I final promises to be an exciting matchup between Cardinal Newman's high-powered offense and another determined opponent. While Acalanes' perfect season has come to a close, there is still much to look forward to for these talented young players as they continue to grow and develop on the field.