View from the Seats: Abraham Jacobo

WILLIAMS, CA (MPG) – As stated in the first installment of the View from the Seats series, the term fan derived from the Latin word fanaticus, but has evolved over time to describe an enthusiast with a deep connection and devotion to a particular team.

This series serves to not only honor the dedication these Colusa County super fans have exhibited, but also is a way to recapture memories and emotions associated with this county’s athletic history that perhaps were not captured in the sports pages.

Although the recollections of these individuals may be different from someone else’s, the hope is to generate discussion about events that have played a role in the evolving chronicle of the local county teams.

Anyone who has been to a Yellowjacket boys soccer match over the past decade and has heard the familiar call of “¡Vamos Williams!” followed by the sound of the matraca, a wooden noisemaker that is used at celebrations and sporting events, knows the subject of this weeks’ View from the Seats, Abraham Jacobo, better known around Williams as Don Abraham.

Don Abraham’s love of soccer developed as a young man growing up in Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico where he played in a league at the age of 15, igniting a passion for the sport that has remained to the present day.

“I have always been intrigued by the sport,” said Don Abraham. “Watching the Williams High School boys’ soccer team do what they do best is a reminder of why I fell in love with the sport years ago. I truly love watching the team pour their heart and soul into claiming victories for their school and community.”

His connection to the ‘Jackets began randomly one day when he decided to go see what was going on with the high school team, but he instantly felt the rush of adrenaline and the excitement stemming from the game he loves, and from that time on has made it his mission to root for the team both at home and on the road.

Since watching that first match in 2014, Don Abraham has supported the ‘Jacket squad in any way he can, including hosting a taco dinner for the boys at the end of every season.

Over the past 10 years the Yellowjackets have given Don Abraham much to cheer about as they have accrued an overall record of 133-44-36 and won multiple section championships, but overall, he feels that the contests against Hamilton and Winters have always been memorable.

“Those have been the most competitive games and the ones I get most nervous about,” Don Abraham said. “Those feelings make it more exciting to watch.”

Yet, when narrowing it down to the most unforgettable match he has witnessed, Don Abraham chose this years’ CIF Regional semifinal match against Caruthers in which the No. 7 seeded ‘Jackets upset the No. 6 Blue Raiders on the road to punch their ticket to the championship.

With score knotted at 1-1 at the end of regulation, neither team could break through during the overtime periods, so it came down to penalty kicks, where Williams emerged victorious, converting nine to Caruthers’ eight.

“This was a very important game to say the least,” recalled Don Abraham. “It was a nailbiter and the level of excitement was higher than ever throughout the entirety of the game.”

Although the Yellowjackets ultimately fell in the state title match 1-4 to Piedmont, getting that far was a historic accomplishment, marking the first time a county soccer team reached a regional final in the CIF tournament.

Without question Don Abraham feels that the success the ‘Jackets have achieved on the pitch is a source of pride for Williams as a whole and his hope is that more people will come out in the future to cheer on the team as he explained.

“They deserve credit for what they have done in winning section championships for the school. But also, when the community shows its support, it motivates the boys and makes them want to push harder to make the town proud.”

So as the Yellowjackets prepare to defend their title in 2026, one thing is certain, Don Abraham and his matraca will be there encouraging the team to do their best.