Happy 4th of July
CONGRATULATIONS to Acalanes Class of 2017!
Jun 2 – Josh Candau named DAL Co-Pitcher of the Year
Acalanes ace pitcher Josh Candau has been named as a first team All-DAL selection for the Don’s division one baseball team. Candau has also been named DAL Co-Pitcher of the year. Candau has enjoyed 2 outstanding seasons as a Dons starting pitcher. This past regular season, Candau finished with a 7-1 record, and 51 and 1/3 innings pitched. He allowed just 5 walks, struck out 47 opposing hitters, and only allowed 4 earned runs all season for a 0.54 ERA.
Candau has signed a letter of intent to pitch at UC Santa Barbara next season.
John Whelehan
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Jun 1 – Baseball All-League Honors
The Acalanes Don’s Baseball team had 3 first team All-DAL Selections.
Tyler Ewing, Nick Berry and Daniel Kim were named to the first team.
Kevin McConnell made 2nd team DAL.
Honorable mentions were Matty Vicencio, Will Rembac and Nick Kresnak.
John Whelehan
Jun 1 – Volleyball All-League Honors
The Boys Volleyball Team capped its best season in years with several All-League Awards, including Connor McCarthy being named MVP of the league. Below are the award details:
MVP – Connor McCarthy
1st Team – Bijan Shahabi, Carter Smith & Nick Smyrnios
2nd Team – Brad Altbaum & Colin Kirbach
Honorable Mention – Alex Franke
Congratulations!!
Lee Kirbach
May 27 – Track & Field NCS Meet of Champions
Congratulations to the following track & field athletes that placed in the top three at the NCS Meet of Champions to qualify for the CIF State Championships Friday and Saturday at Memorial Stadium at Buchanan HS in Clovis.
Windy Margerum won the long jump and placed 2nd in the 100 hurdles.
Ethan Westemeier won the triple jump.
Ryan Nall placed 3rd in the discus.
Congratulations also to the following placing in the top six at the NCS Meet of Champions.
Imani Boggan placed 4th in the 800.
Carson Etnyre placed 6th in the 400.
Ryan Nall placed 6th in the shotput.
Alex Christensen and Anna Weier placed 6th in the unified 100.
Alex Christensen and Anna Weier placed 7th in the unified long jump.
Scarlette McCullough, Muppy Gragg, Imani Boggan and Windy Margerum placed 4th in the 4×100.
Imani Boggan, Muppy Gragg, Annie Klopstock and Emily Sverak placed 4th 4×400.
May 26 – Friday Sports Page
Track & Field
competes Friday and Saturday in the NCS Meet of Champions at Edwards Stadium at UC Berkeley.
May 24 – Thursday Sports
In Wednesday’s action…
Baseball
came up short in the NCS playoffs to Berkeley HS 2-1 to finish strong in their first year in division 1.
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Softball
ended a great season in defeat to Kennedy, Fremont HS in the NCS playoffs.
May 24 – Wednesday Sports
Today is the 1st round of the NCS playoffs
Baseball
hosts Berkeley HS at 5:00.
Softball
plays at Kennedy, Fremont HS at 5:00.
Note: At all NCS playoff games, there is an admission charge. $10 general admission and $5 for students, children and senior citizens. No passes or ASB stickers will be honored. No pets will be allowed.