In Thursdays action…
The girls water polo team fell to Campolindo HS 10-9 in overtime in the NCS semifinals.
The boys water polo team was edged out by Miramonte HS 6-5 in the NCS semifinals.
The football team was defeated by Las Lomas HS.  The jv team tied the Knights 14-14.

Thursdays individual standouts…
Girls water polo                Barbara Lanier scored 3 goals, Megan Dietrich 2 goals, and Lizzie Newman, Ellyn Stewart and Molly Quinn one goal each. Katie Ramm had 14 saves.

Boys water polo               Connor Reid scored 2 goals, and Jack Hillman, Connor Mattox, and Andrew Schnugg one goal each.

Football                             Aaron Edwards and Carson Gardner scored rushing touchdowns.

R. Takahashi

The Dons entered the North Coast Section (NCS) semifinals against DFAL rival and league champion, Miramonte, looking to make there second straight NCS championship. Unfortunately Acalanes fell short in an intense, back and forth game, 6-5.

The Dons struck first with a counter attack goal from senior Andrew Schnugg. Sophomore Jack Hillman broke a 1-1 tie with a goal of his own. The Matadors responded forcefully with back to back goals 45 seconds apart. Miramonte took a 3-2 lead into halftime.
The third quarter started slowly with both defense’s controlling the game. Junior Connor Reid scored a goal with 2:36 left in the third quarter to tie the game at three.

Defense and goal tending dominated the first three quarters but the fourth quarter was all offense. Senior Connor Mattox and Reid scored goals but Miramonte matched them to tie the score at 5 a piece. With 2:47 left in the fourth quarter Schnugg fouled Miramonte star Charlie Wisner. Wisner took advantage of his 5 meter shot and scored what ultimately became the deciding goal. Acalanes had two more scoring chances hitting the goal post twice but the Matadors were able to fend off the Dons.

-Blueprint Sports Editor Stephen Wemple

The defending NCS Champion Dons defeated the Campo Cougars 20-10, advancing to the NCS Division I Semifinals on Thursday at Miramonte starting at 615PM. Tanner Cullen scored seven goals to lead the charge.

Acalanes Girls Water Polo, who came in 2nd at NCS last year, play their NCS Semifinal match at Campo on Thursday at 430PM.

Gint Federas

In yesterdays action…
The girls water polo team defeated Miramonte HS 6-3.
The boys water polo team was defeated by Miramonte HS 11-8.
The girls cross country team finished 2^nd and the boys 4^th at the DFAL Center Meet.

In todays action…
The girls tennis team has a match at Dublin HS at 3:30.
The freshman football team hosts Dublin HS at 5:00.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Girls water polo – Megan Dietrich and Molly Quinn each scored 2 goals, and Megan Mes had 6 saves, and Katie Ramm had 4 saves.
Boys water polo – Connor Reid scored 5 goals, Tanner Cullen scored 2 goals, and Tucker Stone had 6 saves.
Cross country – Annie Marggraff finished 2^nd, Amy Hollshwandner 5^th, Kelly Collins 9^th, Tara Bozzini 11^th, and Kelli Berge 12^th
Tyler Troxel finished 10^th.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The boys water polo team defeated Las Lomas HS 16-7.
The girls water polo team was defeated by Las Lomas HS.
The girls tennis team was narrowly defeated by Las Lomas HS 5-4.

In todays action…
The girls volleyball team hosts Dougherty Valley HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:00, varsity at 6:30.  This evening is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  To raise money for this worthy cause, donations will be accepted and food, drinks, and bracelets will be sold.
The freshman football team hosts Dougherty Valley HS at 5:00.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys water polo – Connor Reid scored 4 goals, Tanner Cullen and Tommy Bush scored 3 goals each, and Jake O’Malley and Jack Hillman each scored 2 goals.
Girls tennis – Tessa Karagocev, Ida Barabi, and Grace Chow won singles matches. Jenny Yang and Amy Liu won their doubles match.

R. Takahashi

The tile donor wall erected on the back of the library wall is scheduled for completion in November, so this is truly the final call for those of you that would like a tile.  Everyone is invited to participate.

If you haven’t seen the new Heaston Aquatic Center (AKA the ‘Beast’), we invite you to take a self guided tour and learn a little something about Don Parent Power. From the Bond issue to the Booster Bash, you’ve helped create something truly extraordinary and lasting for both Acalanes and the broader community.

Build it, and they will come.  Like the movie, the line of user groups seeking our facility is now longer than I have room to mention. Obviously, this is good for Acalanes, aquatic sports and the Lafayette community.

To all of our supporters, thank you for your confidence, commentary, and of course, your cash, in seeing this project through.   As part of a parent group we can only describe as ‘exceptional’, you are all invited to take your place on this perpetual tribute to the fortitude and spirit of living and parenting in Lafayette.

FINAL CUTOFF 10-31.  For more information contact:

Ken Chan        chanfam94549@yahoo.com
John Schnugg  jschnugg@033growth.com
Meg Reid         Megoreid@comcast.net

In yesterdays action…
The boys water polo team defeated Campolindo HS 15-11 to remain undefeated in the DFAL.
The girls water polo team was defeated by Campolindo HS.
The girls tennis team defeated Berean Christian HS 6-3.
The girls golf team defeated Dougherty Valley HS 248-165 to raise their record to 9-3.

In todays action…
The girls volleyball team hosts Las Lomas HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:00, and varsity at 6:30.
The girls tennis team hosts Dougherty Valley HS at 3:30.  The jv team is away.
The freshman football team plays at Alhambra HS at 5:00.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Acalanes Boys water polo – Tanner Cullen scored 7 goals, and Connor Reid and Andrew Schnugg each scored 3 goals. Tucker Stone had 7 saves.
Acalanes Girls water polo – Molly Quinn and Megan Dietrich each scored 2 goals, and Katie Ramm had 4 saves.
Acalanes Girls tennis – Tessa Karagocev, Grace Chow, and Tara Barabi won singles matches. Rachel Bauer & Connie Chen, Alice Bishop & Julie Zucker, and Jenny Yang & Amy Liu won doubles matches.
Acalanes Girls golf – Elizabeth Schultz shot a 37, Adrienne Lee 41, and Lauren Kim 45 on a 9-hole par 36 course.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The boys water polo team defeated Dougherty Valley HS 19-1 to remain undefeated in the DFAL, and raising their overall record to 12-3.
The girls water polo team defeated Dougherty Valley HS 18-1 to remain undefeated in the DFAL, and raising their overall record to 11-3.
The girls golf team defeated Dougherty Valley HS 246-267 to raise their DFAL record to 7-3.

In todays action…
The football team hosts Campolindo HS.  JV at 4:30, varsity at 7:00.
The girls volleyball team plays at Miramonte HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:00, varsity at 6:30.
The girls tennis team hosts Las Lomas HS at 3:30.
The girls golf team has a match against Miramonte HS at Orinda CC at 3:30.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys water polo – Nathaniel Whitmore, Jacob Welcomer, and Wyatt Goertler each scored 4 goals, Jack Hillman 3 goals, and Andrew Forbes 2 goals.

Girls water polo – Alyssa Mueller scored 3 goals, Caroline Newman, Emma Gaffney, Sami Sciacqua, and Chase Lanier each scored 2 goals. Megan Mes and Whitney Hickock each had 4 saves.

Girls golf – Elizabeth Schultz shot a 40, and Lauren Kim 45 over a 9-hole course.

R. Takahashi

In an important non-league game against Northern California power Jesuit of Sacramento, the Boy’s water polo team pulled out a 9-7 victory on Saturday at Heaston Aquatic Center. Tanner Cullen, Andrew Schnugg, and Connor Reid again led the way in scoring while Tucker Stone anchored a solid Don defense. The team’s overall record is now 7-3 with a tough De Le Salle team coming to Heaston on Tuesday for a NCS seeding game. The opening sprint begins at 4pm.

J. Schnugg

In yesterdays action…
The boys water polo team defeated Alhambra HS 18-11, with a strong 2^nd half surge.
The girls water polo team overwhelmed Alhambra HS 14-2.  The jv team matched that effort with a 15-3 victory.
The girls golf team defeated Campolindo HS 245-258, and Las Lomas HS 245-311.

Individual standouts…

Boys water polo Tanner Cullen scored 8 goals, and Connor Reid, Jacob Welcomer, and Tommy Bush each scored 2 goals. Tucker Stone had 6 saves.
Girls golf           Elizabeth Schultz shot a 39, and Adrienne Lee 40 on a 9-hole par 36 course.

In todays action…
The girls volleyball team hosts Alhambra HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, JV at 5:00, Varsity at 6:30.
The girls tennis team has a match at Miramonte HS at 3:30.
The jv girls golf team has a match against Campolindo HS at Moraga CC at 3:00.
The freshman football team hosts Miramonte HS at 5:00.

R. Takahashi

NCS/CCS Challenge Tournament

The Acalanes Boys water polo team garnered 2nd Place at the 3rd Annual NCS/CCS Challenge tournament held Sept. 23rd-24th. The Dons beat Lelend, Menlo Atherton and De la Salle before losing a tough battle to the San Ramon Valley Wolves in the finals 8-6.

Leading scorers throughout the weekend were Seniors Tanner Cullen and Andrew Schnugg, and junior Connor Reid. Stellar defense was shown by sophmores Tommy Bush and goalie Tucker Stone, along with seniors Connor Mattox, Jake Seroy, and Naddy Whitmore.

The Dons next face league play with a game against Alhambra at home on Wednesday then a non-league match against Sacramento area power Jesuit on Saturday, Oct. 1st starting at 4pm at Heaston Aquatic Center.

Submitted by J. Schnugg and C. Mattox

Boys Water Polo won their first game against Santa Barbara in the Santa Barbara Tournament. 13-12 with a last second Goal by Andrew Schnugg.

submitted by Chuck Mattox

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Tonight, the #1 seeded boys water polo team plays Irvington HS at Miramonte HS at 7:00 in the NCS quarterfinals.

R. Takahashi

Varsity Boys Water Polo lost to perennial power Sacred Heart Prep of
Atherton yesterday 8-7. Tanner Cullen led the Don=92s with 6 goals with
Michael Worthing adding one. Robert Clemons stopped 8 shots in the loss. =
The
Dons record fell to 4-2. Next up is the NCS/CCS Challenge Tournament =
Sept.
24th and 25th.

J. Schnugg