In todays action…
The boys volleyball team plays at Campolindo HS at 7:00 in the NCS semifinals.

In Fridays action…
The baseball team hosts the NCS quarterfinals at 4:00.
The softball team plays Bishop O’Dowd HS in the NCS quarterfinals at 7:00 at Standley Field in Hayward.
The track & field team competes in the NCS Meet of Champions at UC Berkeley’s Edward’s Stadium.

In Saturdays action…
The track & field team competes in the NCS Meet of Champions at UC Berkeley’s Edward’s Stadium.

7-9pm Small Gymnasium

In todays action…
The swim team competes in the DFAL Trials at Campolindo HS at 2:15.
The jv baseball team plays at Kennedy HS in Fremont at 4:00.

In todays action…
The baseball team plays at Dougherty Valley HS at 4:00 in a game that may determine the DFAL champion.  The freshmen are also at Dougherty Valley, and the jv team is home.
The softball team plays Dougherty Valley HS at 4:00.  Varsity is away, jv is home.

The softball team will have a Rummage Sale Saturday April 28th from 8:30am-1:30pm in the big gym.

In todays action…
The baseball and softball teams play Dublin HS at 4:00.  Varsity is home and jv is away.
The lacrosse teams play Campolindo HS.  Girls are home and boys are away.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:30.
The boys tennis team plays at Dublin HS at 3:30.

In todays action…
The softball team plays Piedmont HS at 4:00.  Varsity is home, jv is away.
The lacrosse teams play Dublin HS.  Boys are home, girls are away.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:30.
The freshman baseball team hosts Livermore Prep HS at 4:00.

In todays action…
The golf team has a match against Las Lomas HS at Boundary Oak CC at 3:00.
The boys tennis team has a match at Alhambra HS at 3:30, weather permitting.

In Fridays action…
The boys lacrosse team hosts Berkeley HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:30.
The girls lacrosse team plays at Dougherty Valley HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The JV baseball team hosts Bishop O’Dowd HS at 3:20.

In Saturdays action…
The track & field team competes in the Dublin Distance Festival.
The freshman baseball team plays Hayward Prep HS at Sunset HS in a doubleheader at 11:00.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The girls basketball team finished a great year with a great performance in defeat to Modesto Christian HS in the NorCal playoffs.
The swim teams swept Dublin HS as the boys won 124-44, and the girls 129-41.

In todays action…
The softball team plays Pittsburg HS at 4:00.  Varsity is home and jv away.
The boys tennis team has a match against Dougherty Valley HS at 3:00.  Varsity is away and jv is home.
The boys golf team has a match against Dublin HS at San Ramon GC at 3:00.

Congratulations…
Mia Monopoli, who is on the softball team, was named one of the East Bay Athletes of the Week by the Bay Area News Group.  The article in the sports section of today’s Contra Costa Times.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 20 points, with 13 rebounds and 1 3-pointer. Marie Paladino scored 11 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 3-pointers.

Swimming           Events won by Acalanes HS.
Brett Usinger, Luke Inserra, Zech Newman, Nick Inserra, 200 freestyle relay
Jake Mefford, Brett Usinger, Luke Inserra, Zech Newman, 200 medley relay
Nora Vance, Barbara Lanier, Brittany Usinger, Molly Quinn, 200 medley relay
Nora Vance, Reilly Fellner, Clare Varellas, Molly Quinn, 200 freestyle relay
Tommy Bush, Austin Wentzel, Jack Hillman, Jake Mefford, 400 freestyle relay
Zech Newman, 50 and 100 freestyle
Clare Varellas, 50 freestyle
Molly Quinn, 100 and 200 freestyle
Tommy Bush, 200 and 500 freestyle
Megan Giambastini, 500 freestyle
Jake Mefford, 100 backstroke
Nora Vance, 100 backstroke
Nick Inserra, 100 butterfly
Brett Usinger, 100 breaststroke and 200 intermediate relay
Brittany Usinger, 100 butterfly and 200 intermediate relay

In todays action…
The girls lacrosse team hosts Amador Valley HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The boys lacrosse team plays at De La Salle HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:30.
The boys tennis team has a match against Campolindo HS at 3:00.  Varsity is home, jv is away.
The softball team plays Albany HS at 4:00.  Varsity is away, jv is home.
The boys volleyball team has a scrimmage at Northgate HS at 5:00.

In yesterdays action…
The girls basketball team was defeated by Bishop O’Dowd HS in the NCS semifinals.

In todays action…
The baseball team plays Analy HS at 3:30.  Varsity is home and jv is away.
The softball team plays Tamalpais HS at 4:00.  Varsity is home and jv is away.
The boys tennis team has a match against Las Lomas HS at 3:00.  Varsity is away and jv is home.
The jv boys golf team has a match against Campolindo HS at Moraga CC at 3:00.

In todays action…
The softball team hosts Terra Linda HS at 4:00.
The girls lacrosse team hosts Carondelet HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The boys lacrosse team plays at Monte Vista HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:30.
The boys golf team has a match against College Park HS at Contra Costa CC at 3:00.

In Fridays action…
The girls basketball team defeated Analy HS 57-52 to advance to the NCS Semifinals.  They will play Bishop O’Dowd HS Wednesday, February 29 at 6:30 at Chabot College.
The boys basketball team was defeated by El Cerrito HS 51-49 in the NCS quarterfinals.
The softball team defeated Marin Catholic HS 7-0.

In todays action…
The jv boys golf team has a match against Deer Valley HS at Deer Ridge GC at 3:00.

Fridays individual standouts…
Girls basketball – Sophie Taylor scored 24 points, with 10 rebounds and 7 steals. Grace Francis had 4 rebounds and 3 steals. Molly Martin scored 4 points and had 6 rebounds.
Boys basketball – Kevin Huber scored 13 points, with 2 3-pointers. Buster Souza scored 12 points.

Softball – Mia Monopoli was the winning pitcher throwing a complete game 1-hitter with 9 strikeouts, and went 3 for 4, with a 2 run home run. Terri Taylor went 4 for 4, with 2 RBIs.

R. Takahashi

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The Lady Dons move on to the NCS Semifinals defeating Analy 47-42. It looked like Analy was going to roll over Acalanes, scoring at will in the first quarter. A determined Acalanes team rallied back to 26-22 at halftime. Both teams stepped up their defense in the fourth quarter, with neither team allowing many points. Analy was in a position to tie the game in the final minute, but missed. Analy’s last second fouls trying to regain the ball gave the Lady Dons the game on free throws.

In Thursdays action…
The boys golf team defeated Pittsburg HS 197-247. Chris Childers shot a 34, Will Brueckner 37, and Kennedy Kim 40 on a 9-hole, par 36 course.

In Fridays action…
The girls basketball team is the #4 seed in the NCS playoffs and will host #5 Analy HS in the quarterfinals at 7:00.
The boys basketball team is the #5 seed in the NCS playoffs and will play at #4 El Cerrito HS in the quarterfinals at 7:00.
The softball team hosts Marin Catholic HS at 4:00.
The boys lacrosse team has a scrimmage at Foothill HS. JV at 5:00, varsity at 7:00.
The jv boys golf team has a match against Dublin HS at Rossmoor GC at 3:30.

There is a charge at all NCS playoff events.  General admission is $9, and students with student body cards, children and senior citizens are $6.

In Saturdays action…
NCS Wrestling Championships at Newark Memorial HS. Andrew Mesetz, Andrew Nakahara and Aaron Shaffer compete in the NCS Wrestling Championships at Newark Memorial HS.
The track & field team has a meet at Kimball HS in Tracy at 10:00.
The jv softball team hosts Pittsburg HS at 10:00.
The freshman baseball team plays at Livermore HS in a doubleheader at 11:00.

In yesterdays action…
The boys basketball team defeated Piner HS 44-29 in the first round of the NCS playoffs to qualify for the quarterfinals at El Cerrito HS Friday at 7:00.  James Griffin scored 13 points.  Buster Souza scored 11 points, and had 11 rebounds and 6 blocked shots.  Dexter Masland scored 3 points and had 10 rebounds.

In todays action…
The baseball team has a scrimmage against Granada HS at 3:30.  Varsity is home and jv and freshmen are away.
The boys golf team has a match against Dougherty Valley HS at Rossmoor GC at 3:30.

The boys basketball team is the #5 seed in the NCS playoffs and will host #12 Piner HS Tuesday at 7:00.
The girls basketball team is the #4 seed in the NCS playoffs and will host Analy HS Friday at 7:00.  (revised)

There is a charge at all NCS playoff events.  General admission is $9, and students with student body cards, children and senior citizens are $6.

In Fridays action…
The boys basketball team defeated Dublin HS.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Dublin HS.

Individual standouts…
Boys basketball – Buster Souza scored 20 points. Kevin Huber scored 16 points, with 2 3-pointers. James Griffin scored 16 points, with 1 3-pointer.
Girls basketball – Sophie Taylor scored 10 points, with 2 3-pointers.
Wrestling – Andrew Mesetz and Andrew Nakahara placed 2^nd, and Aaron Shaffer placed 3^rd to qualify for the NCS Championships. Alan Zuniga placed 4^th and is an alternate.

NCS Basketball playoffs…
The boys basketball team is the #5 seed in the NCS playoffs and will host #12 Piner HS Tuesday at 7:00.
The girls basketball team is the #4 seed in the NCS playoffs and will host Analy HS Friday at 7:00.  (revised)

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JV Girls Basketball fell to Dublin 31-25 to end their season.

Dons v. Dublin

Lady Dons fought hard and out played 3^rd place Dublin, but suffered another tough league loss to close out the regular season, as nothing would drop through the hoop for the Lady Dons most of the night.  Acalanes 37—Dublin 54.

Individual Stats:
Riley Caldwell—1 reb
Olivia Murphy—8 pts, 8 rebs
Grace Francis—4 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast
Molly Martin—2 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast
Taylor Odom—1 reb
Calen O’Neill—1 reb
Sophie Taylor—10pts, 9 rebs, 2 ast, 2 stls
Meredith Collett—6 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts, 1 stl
Marie Paladino—3 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts
Jamie Jacobs—4 pts, 1 reb, I ast, 3 stls

In Wednesdays action…
The boys soccer team’s great season came to an end as they fell 1-0 to St. Mary’s HS in the NCS playoffs.

In Thursdays action…
The basketball teams play Dublin HS.
At Dublin HS. JV girls at 4:00, varsity girls at 5:30, varsity boys at 7:00.
At Acalanes HS. JV boys at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.

In Saturdays action…
The wrestling team competes in the DFAL Championships at Dublin HS.

In Mondays action…
The baseball team has a scrimmage against College Park HS at 12:15. Varsity is home and jv is away.

In yesterdays action…
The boys basketball team defeated Miramonte HS 63-54.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Miramonte HS.

In todays action…
The boys soccer team is the #1 seed and will host St. Mary’s HS at 7:00 in the first round of the North Coast Section playoffs.  General admission is $9, and students with student body cards, children and senior citizens are $6.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys basketball James Griffin scored 21 points and had 10 rebounds. Buster Souza scored 12 points and had 14 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 15 points.

R. Takahashi

In this last week of the regular season, the Dons clinched a second consecutive DFAL title (their 3rd in four years!) and earned a #1 seed for the North Coast Section Championship. On Monday, they tied an always competitive Bishop O’Dowd squad 1-1. One goal down since the beginning of the game, the Acalanes players worked hard to come back and were rewarded 5 minutes before time by Austen Grassini (Aidan Maguire assist).

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Two days later at Miramonte (DFAL), the Dons showed a lot of patience against a very disciplined team and finally opened the score at the hour mark on a sizzling run by Maguire on a pass from Max Mirner, A few minutes later, George Walker exploited a “huge” blunder by the Miramonte defense to make it 2-0. An important win that – along with a Campolindo loss that night – made the DFAL title official for the Dons.

On Friday, for their last DFAL game, the already “chosen” Dons were hosting Dublin with the intention to keep their unbeaten league record. As expected, the game was intense and tight (0-0 at the half) but it was Dublin who would end up with the win (3-1). Dan Glascock scored the lone goal for Acalanes (his 15th!) on a beautiful shot from 25 yards.

With an overall record of 12-2-8 (8-1-3 DFAL), the Dons now enter the NCS playoffs with the top seed and will face #16 St Mary’s in the first round on Wednesday at home (7pm). See you there… Go Dons!

By Frederic Autran

In Fridays action…
The boys soccer team was defeated by Dublin HS.
The girls soccer team was defeated by Dublin HS.

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NCS Soccer Playoffs…
The boys soccer team is the #1 seed in the North Coast Section playoffs, and will host St. Mary’s HS Wednesday at 7:00.  There is a charge at all NCS playoff events.  General admission is $9, and students with student body cards, children and senior citizens are $6.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The boys soccer team defeated Miramonte HS 2-0 to claim their 3^rd DFAL title in the last 4 years.  They boast an overall record of 12-1-8, and a DFAL record of 8-0-3.
The girls soccer team pummeled Miramonte HS 4-0.

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Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys soccer        Aiden Maguire scored a goal assisted by Max Mirner, and George Walker scored a goal and was named “Man of the Match.”

Olivia Murphy had her best game of the year, and the Lady Dons defeated their former coach and the Alhambra Lady Bulldogs for the third time this season with a great overall team effort and overcoming shooting 11 for 23 from the free throw line.
Riley Caldwell—1 stl
Olivia Murphy—17 pts, 9 rebs, 3 stls
Grace Francis—5 rebs, 3 asts,
Molly Martin—8 pts, 2 rebs, 7 stls
Taylor Odom—3 pts
Calen O’Neill—1 reb, 1 ast
Sophie Taylor—17 pts, 11 rebs, 2 ast, 5 stls
Sam Anderson—1pt, 2 rebs, 1 stl
Meredith Collett—1 pt, 2 rebs, 1 ast,
Marie Paladino—2 asts
Jamie Jacobs—8 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts, 3 stls
Alexis Finefeuiaki—2 rebs

In yesterdays action…
The boys basketball team defeated Alhambra HS 74-47.
The girls basketball team defeated Alhambra HS 55-38.

In todays action…
The girls soccer team hosts Miramonte HS.  They will have their Senior Night Presentation at 5:45 before the game at 6:15.  The jv team will play at 4:15.
The boys soccer team plays at Miramonte HS.  JV at 4:15 and varsity at 6:15.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys basketball Kevin Huber scored 19 points, with 5 3-pointers. Buster Souza scored 17 points. James Griffin scored 10 points, with 2 3-pointers.
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 17 points, and had 11 rebounds and 5 steals. Olivia Murphy scored 17 points, and had 9 rebounds and 3 steals. Molly Martin scored 8 points, and had 7 steals.

R. Takahashi

On Wednesday, Acalanes tied a strong Alhambra team 2-2 at home (DFAL). The Dons dominated most of the first period and were rewarded with a penalty kick converted by junior and captain Dan Glascock. 1-0 at the half. After the break, Alhambra took control of the game and scored twice to take the lead. In a difficult position, the Dons never lost hope and finally tied the game 4 minutes before the end by Glascock (his 14th goal of the season!) on a nice feed from senior Austin DeBack.

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Hosts on Saturday of one of the D1 powerhouses, Monte Vista, in a non-league game, the Dons tied again (1-1) in a game where each team had his period of domination, but failed to take advantage of it. Senior & captain Aidan Maguire scored the only goal for the Dons on a solo effort.

With a DFAL record of 7-0-3, 24 pts (11-1-7 overall), Acalanes enters the final week of the regular season in first place, 3 points ahead of Campolindo (6-1-3, 21 pts) and 2 games to play, at Miramonte on Wednesday (6:15pm) and at home against Dublin on Friday (6:15pm) for what is also Senior Night. The Dons will also play their last non-league game vs Bishop O’Dowd this Monday (7pm). Please come support the Dons for this crucial week! See you there… Go Dons!

By Frederic Autran

In Fridays action…
The boys basketball team pulled out a 62-60 victory over Dougherty Valley HS.  The jv team won handly.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Dougherty Valley HS.  The jv team also came up short.

Monday’s Sports…
The boys soccer team hosts Bishop O’Dowd HS.  JV at 5:00 and varsity at 7:00.

Individual standouts…
Boys basketball Buster Souza scored 17 points. James Griffin scored 16 points, with 2 3-pointers. Kevin Huber scored 11 points, with 2 3-pointers.
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 12 points, with 1 3-pointer.

R. Takahashi

In Thursdays action…
The wrestling team was defeated by Dublin HS.
The freshman boys soccer team battled to a 0-0 tie with San Ramon Valley HS.

In Fridays action…
The basketball teams play Dougherty Valley HS.
At Dougherty Valley HS.  JV girls at 4:00, varsity girls at 5:30, varsity boys at 7:00.
At Acalanes HS.  JV boys at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.

In Saturdays action…
The boys soccer team hosts Monte Vista HS.  JV at 10:00, varsity at 12:00.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts El Cerrito HS at 2:00.
The freshman girls soccer team plays at Clayton Valley HS at 9:00, and hosts Northgate HS at 4:00.

Thursdays individual standouts…
Wrestling             Brian Lilienstein, Aaron Arman, and Andrew Mesetz won their matches.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The boys basketball team fell to Campolindo HS in the final minutes of the game 75-72.  The jv team also was defeated.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Campolindo HS.  The JV team came roaring back only to lose a close game.
The wrestling team was defeated by Alhambra HS.

In todays action…
The soccer teams play Alhambra HS.  The boys are home and the girls away.  JV at 4:15 and varsity at 6:15.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys Basketball        Kevin Huber scored 20 points, with 6 3-pointers. Buster Souza scored 17 points, with a monster dunk. Noah Orlik scored 16 points, with 1 3-pointer.
Girls Basketball        Sophie Taylor scored 16 points, with 1 3-pointer. Jamie Jacobs scored 11 points, with 3 3-pointers.
Wrestling                   Will Timken, Brian Lilienstein, Andrew Nakahara and Alan Zuniga won matches.

R. Takahashi

On Wednesday, the Dons were hosting defending NCS champion Campolindo and delivered a solid performance for a final score of 1-1. Junior Dan Glascock scored his 12th goal of the season (tied with senior Austin DeBack) on an assist from senior Aidan Maguire (his 10th of the season and best of the team). But the hero of the game was junior GK Eric Rogstad who brilliantly saved a penalty kick (his 3rd in a row!!!) at the beginning of the game and made some crucial saves along the way. With the tie, the Dons accomplished their goal of maintaining their 5-point lead on Campo but will have to wait until NCS to have a chance to beat Campo this year after two 1-1 ties.

Two days later, the Dons were traveling to Dougherty Valley, third in the standings, and scored a goal in each half to convincingly beat Dougherty 2-0. Senior midfield Austen Grassini was the man of the game with 2 goals (assists from juniors Graham Lindgren and Nick Warren).

This week, the Dons (11-1-5, 7-0-2) host Alhambra on Wednesday (6:15pm) for a crucial DFAL game and travel to one of the best teams in the area, Monte Vista, on Saturday (noon) for a non-league game. See you there… Go Dons!

By: Frederic Autran

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Acalanes Girls Varsity were victorious 63-47 over Las Lomas.

In yesterdays action…
The boys soccer team battled to a 1-1 tie with Campolindo HS to raise their DFAL record to 6-0-2, and their overall record to 10-1-5.
The girls soccer team engaged in a defensive battle with Campolindo HS ending in a 0-0 tie.
The boys basketball team narrowly fell to Dublin HS 57-54.
The girls basketball team played very well only to lose to Dublin HS on a buzzer-beater 53-51. JV Girls won 51-49.

In todays action…
The wrestling team has a meet at Miramonte HS at 6:00.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys soccer        Dan Glascock scored the lone goal assisted by Aidan Maguire. Kevin Park and Nick Blee were named “Men of the Match.”
Girls soccer         Brooke Balfrey had 2 saves.
Boys basketball Noah Orlik scored 25 points, and had 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals. James Griffin scored 11 points, with 1 3-pointer. Buster Souza scored 10 points.
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 17 points, with 2 3-pointers. Marie Paladino scored 14 points, with 3 3-pointers.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…

The boys basketball team toppled Miramonte HS 56-54.  The freshman team was defeated.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Miramonte HS.  The jv team was victorious.
The girls soccer team was short-handed, but battled to a 0-0 tie with Concord HS.  The jv team was also short-handed, but played well to end in a tie.

In todays action…
The freshman boys soccer team plays at College Park HS at 4:00.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys basketball                James Griffin scored 25 points, with 4 3-pointers, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Buster Souza scored 10 points, with 10 rebounds and 3 blocked shots. Jon Coleman had 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
Girls basketball               Taylor Odom scored 10 points.
Girls soccer                       Brooke Balfrey had 6 assists.

R. Takahashi

Girls Varsity won 44-35 over Sonoma Valley High School.

Olivia Murphy, Grace Francis, and Taylor Odom had a nice defensive game holding Sonoma’s star player Annie Studdert to 11 points in Acalanes zone defense down low.

Olivia Murphy 6 pts, 3 rebs, 2 stls
Grace Francis 3 rebs
Molly Martin 4 pts, 2 rebs
Taylor Odom 4 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts, 2 stls
Sophie Taylor 21 pts, 11 rebs, 3 asts, 3 stls
Sam Anderson 1 ast
Meredith Collett 6 pts, 3 rebs,
Marie Paladino 3 rebs, 2 asts, 3 stls
Jamie Jacobs 5 pts, 2 rebs

Courtesy: Veronique Jordan

On Wednesday, the Dons defeated Dublin on their own field in convincing fashion, scoring three times, with junior Dan Glascock (1) and senior Austin DeBack at the receiving end of senior Aidan Maguire assists (3). Dublin was able to find the net once on a penalty kick for a final score of 3-1 in favor of Acalanes.

 Two days later, the Dons were traveling to Las Lomas and were held 0-1 for almost an hour until junior Graham Lindgren used one of his “magical” long throw-in to find fellow junior Nick Warren in the box who tied the game at 1-1. A few minutes later, senior captain Jacob Carroll converted a penalty kick for a 2-1 lead. The momentum had switched and Acalanes would score two more goals by senior Austen Grassini (assist: Warren) and Glascock (assist: senior David Dadiomov) to win by a comfortable margin (4-1).

Finally on Saturday, the Dons were at Clayton Valley to play a non-league game against one of the top Division 1 teams this year. Under a lot of pressure and dominated for most of the game, the Acalanes players fought with their heart and succeeded in keeping the advantage they had taken early in the game with Glascock at the reception of a throw-in by Lindgren (seems familiar?). Junior Goal Keeper Eric Rogstad played a big role in this 1-0 win by stopping a penalty kick at the end of the game (something he did the night before as well!).

With an overall record of 10-1-3 (6-0-1 in DFAL), the Dons can feel proud of the work accomplished and take a well-deserved “small” break to focus on academics with a week of finals. Next game on Saturday, January 21st @ Pinole Valley (Noon). See you there… Go Dons!

By: Frederic Autran

Credit: Veronique Jordan

In Fridays action…
The boys soccer team continues to roll through the DFAL with a 4-1 victory over Las Lomas HS raising their DFAL record to 6-0-1 and an overall record of 9-1-3.
The girls soccer team battled to a 2-2 tie with Las Lomas HS.
The boys basketball team played extremely well in an 82-52 dismantling of Alhambra HS.
The girls basketball team countered the hot start by Alhambra HS to defeat them 60-34.

Fridays individual standouts…
Boys soccer          Nick Warren scored a goal and had an assist. Jacob Carroll, Austin Grassini, and Dan Glascock each scored a goal. Graham  Lindgren and David Dadiomov each had an assist. Eric Rogstad had 2 saves.
Girls soccer         Kaitlyn McGee scored a goal and had an assist. Annie Beliveau scored a goal. Brooke Balfrey had 7 saves.
Boys basketball Buster Souza scored 14 points. James Griffin scored 12 points. Kevin Huber scored 10 points, with 2 3 pointers. Ben Weintraub scored 9 points, with 3 3-pointers and 5 rebounds.
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 20 points, with 2 3-pointers and 9 rebounds and 5 steals. Grace Francis had 7 rebounds.

R. Takahashi

In Thursdays action…
The wrestling team was defeated by Las Lomas HS.  Brian Lilienstein won his match.

In Fridays action…
The basketball teams play Alhambra HS.
At Acalanes HS, jv boys at 4:00, varsity boys at 5:30, varsity girls at 7:00.
At Alhambra HS, jv girls at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.
The soccer teams play Las Lomas HS.  Girls at home and boys away.  JV at 4:15 and varsity at 6:15.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at El Cerrito HS at 6:00.

In Saturdays action…
The varsity wrestling team competes in the Clayton Valley Invitational.
The wrestling team competes in Joe Camillari Frosh-Soph and JV tournament at Granada HS.
The freshman girls soccer team plays at Liberty HS at 9:00, and hosts Deer Valley HS at 2:00.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The boys soccer team rolled over Dublin HS 3-1 to finish the first round of the DFAL season 5-0-1, and improve their overall record to 8-1-3.
The girls soccer team was edged out by Dublin HS 2-1.

In todays action…
The wrestling team hosts Las Lomas HS at 6:00.

Individual standouts…
Boys soccer        Austin deBack scored 2 goals, Dan Glascock scored 1 goal, and Aidan McGuire was named “Man of the Match,” with 3 assists.
Girls soccer         Kaitlyn McGee scored the lone goal assisted by Katherine Torchio, and Brooke Balfrey had 5 saves.

Plenty of goals and first loss of the season to start 2012!

The Dons had a busy schedule this first week of the New Year with 2 non-league games vs College Park and San Ramon Valley as well as a DFAL game versus local rivals Miramonte. Hosts to College Park, the Dons didn’t wait to open the festivities and gave a lesson of offensive prowess to the visitors, scoring 6 goals in the first 40 minutes for an easy 7-1 win. Seniors Jacob Carroll and Austin DeBack scored twice, with senior Aidan Maguire, juniors Nick Warren and Ben Croze adding one each.
The second game of the week vs Miramonte was the occasion to see in action the last two undefeated teams in the Diablo Foothill Athletic League. After a long period of observation, Acalanes finally found the net with junior Dan Glascock after 30′ on an assist by DeBack. A few minutes later, Glascock again added a second goal following a pass from sophomore Max Mirner. The Dons continued their pressure in the second half but the score sheet would stay unchanged: 2-0 win.
For their last game of the week, Acalanes was visiting an always tough San Ramon Valley team. Playing with a lot of determination, the hosts took the lead after 15 minutes. But Glascock would respond 10 minutes later for the Dons with an accurate and low shot from 20 yards (his specialty!!!). SRV reacted quickly, putting a lot of pressure on the visitors and added two goals, one before and one after the break. At 3-1, the hosts looked in total control of the game… until DeBack took advantage of a ball floating in the penalty box (70′) to show his sense of the goal and score his 10th goal of the season. With one goal down, everything was possible and the Acalanes players stepped-up their game but couldn’t tie the game and it was San Ramon Valley that would add a last goal. Final score: 2-4 loss.
With 11 games played and an overall record of 7-1-3 (4-0-1, DFAL), the Dons are entering this week and the second half of their season, with again 3 games on the menu, at Dublin on Wednesday (6:15pm), at Las Lomas on Friday (6:15pm) and at Clayton Valley on Saturday (6pm). It will be interesting to see how the Dons react to that first loss. See you there… Go Dons!

By: Frederic Autran

In yesterdays action…
The boys basketball team was edged out by Dougherty Valley HS 52-50.  The jv team won.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Dougherty Valley HS.  The jv team also suffered in defeat.

In todays action…
The soccer teams play Dublin HS.  Girls are home and boys away.  JV at 4:15 and varsity at 6:15.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys basketball James Griffin scored 24 points, with 3 3-pointers and 10 rebounds. Buster Souza scored 15 points, and had 17 rebounds.
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 17 points, with 1 3-pointer, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 6 steals. Olivia Murphy 8 pts, 2 rebs, 3 ast, 2 stl. Molly Martin 8 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast, 2 stls. Meredith Collett 9 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast

In yesterdays action…
The girls soccer team continues to light up the scoreboard defeating Berean Christian HS 5-1 scoring 22 goals in their last 6 games.

In todays action…
The basketball teams play Dougherty Valley HS.
At Acalanes HS, jv boys at 4:00, varsity boys at 5:30, varsity girls at 7:00.
At Dougherty Valley HS, jv girls at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.

In Fridays action…
It was a big night for the girls soccer team as they overwhelmed Miramonte HS 4-1.
The boys soccer team played in dominant fashion to notch a 2-0 win over Miramonte HS to raise their DFAL record to 4-0-1 and their overall record to 7-0-3.
The boys basketball team suffered a narrow defeat to Campolindo HS.  The jv team also fell short.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Campolindo HS.  The jv team was victorious.

In Saturdays action…
The boys soccer team was defeated by San Ramon Valley HS.

In todays action…
The girls soccer team plays at Berean Christian HS at 3:30.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts Berkeley HS at 6:00.

Individual standouts…
Girls soccer       Kaitlyn McGee scored 2 goals. Katherine Tottle and Becca Bostwick each scored a goal and had an assist. Brooke Balfrey had 4 saves.

Boys soccer  vs. Miramonte HS. Dan Glascock scored both goals. Austin deBack and Max Mirner each had an assist. Jackson Foote had 3 saves.

Boys soccer  vs.  San Ramon Valley HS. Dan Glascock and Austin deBack each scored a goal. Max Mirner had an assist. Eric Rogstad had 3 assists.

Boys basketball  Kevin Huber scored 14 points, with 3 3-pointers. James Griffin scored 14 points, with 2 3-pointers. Noah Orlik scored 10 points, with 1 3-pointer. Buster Souza scored 8 points, and had 15 rebounds and 4 blocked shots.

Girls basketball  Sophie Taylorscored 28 points, with 3 3-pointers, 10 rebs, 3 ast, 5 stls. Jamie Jacobs scored 11 points, with 3 3-pointers, 1 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl.

In Thursdays action…
The wrestling team was defeated by Campolindo HS.  Andrew Nakahara and Andrew Christian won their matches.

In Fridays action…
The basketball teams play Campolindo HS.
At Acalanes HS, jv boys at 4:00, varsity boys at 5:30, varsity girls at 7:00.
At Campolindo HS, jv girls at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.
The soccer teams play Miramonte HS.  Boys are home and girls away.  JV at 4:15 and varsity at 6:15.

In Saturdays action…
The boys soccer team plays at San Ramon Valley HS.  JV at 1:00, varsity at 3:00.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts College Park HS at 4:00.
The freshman girls soccer team hosts College Park HS at 9:00 and Las Lomas HS at 2:00.
The wrestling team competes in the Mat Classic at Granada HS.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The girls basketball team defeated Las Lomas HS 60-44 in the DFAL opener raising their overall record to 9-5.
The boys basketball team was defeated by Las Lomas HS 51-45.

In todays action…
The girls soccer team plays at Pinole Valley HS at 4:30.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Girls basketball                 Sophie Taylor scored 22 points, and had 21 rebounds and 4 steals. Molly Martin scored 12 points, and had 6 rebounds.
Boys basketball                 James Griffin scored 13 points, with 3 3-pointers.

R. Takahashi

Friday, December 16
The boys soccer team defeated Alhambra HS 2-1.
The girls soccer team was defeated by Alhambra HS 1-0.
The girls basketball team defeated Eureka HS in the final round of the Walnut Creek Holiday Classic.

Saturday, December 17
The boys basketball team overwhelmed Ygnacio Valley HS.  The jv team had similar success.

Monday, December 19
The girls soccer team steam-rolled Antioch HS 4-0 in the Tri-Valley Invitational.

Tuesday, December 20
The boys basketball team held on to defeat Hercules HS.  The jv and freshman teams were also victorious.
The girls soccer team exploded to a 5-1 victory over Pittsburg HS in the Tri-Valley Invitational.

Wednesday, December 21
The girls soccer team defeated Deer Valley HS 2-0 in the Tri-Valley Invitational.

Thursday, December 22
The boys basketball team poured it on in the second half to defeat Northgate HS.
The girls soccer team was edged out by Albany HS in the final round of the Tri-Valley Invitational.

Tuesday, December 27
The girls basketball team Corcoran HS in the West Coast Jamboree.

Wednesday, December 28
The boys basketball team defeated Santa Rosa HS in the Sonoma County Classic.
The girls basketball team defeated Venice HS in the West Coast Jamboree.

Thursday, December 29
The boys basketball team defeated Cardinal Newman HS in the Sonoma County Classic.
The girls basketball team defeated Cosumnes Oaks HS in the West Coast Jamboree.

Friday, December 30
The boys basketball team’s 4^th quarter rally fell short in defeat to Mt. Eden HS in the championship game of the Sonoma County Classic.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Crater HS on a buzzer-beater at the West Coast Jamboree.

Monday, January 2
The boys soccer team notched a 7-1 victory over College Park HS to raise their record to 6-0-3.

R. Takahashi

Acalanes Girls JV Basketball beat the Lady Lancers 48-13 in the Irvington Tournament in Fremont. Next game 6PM Dec 27

December 14 – the Dons demonstrated a pleasant “brand” of soccer while convincingly beating Dougherty Valley. In probably what was their best game of the season so far, Acalanes opened the score after 18′ with an accurate shot from senior Austen Grassini on an assist by junior Dan Glascock. Half-time score 1-0.

The second half started rapidly, the Dons finding the net three times in 15′ minutes, senior Austin DeBack scoring the second (44′) and third (56′) goals on two wonderful shots with his left foot, after no less brilliant assists from Grassini & Glascock. Three minutes later, Glascock, already credited of two assists, was at the end this time to score the last goal of the game (sophomore Max Mirner assist). Final score: 4-0.

December 16 – Acalanes had an always difficult trip to Alhambra HS and won a hard-fought battle 2-1. The Dons took the lead immediately (7′) with Glascock taking advantage of a poor clearing from the Alhambra defenders to find the net. Same scenario after the break with Glascock again adding the second goal quickly (45′) on an assist from senior Aidan Maguire. Down two goals, Alhambra stepped up the intensity, playing with more determination and were able to reduce the score. But that would not be enough to beat the Dons’ defense, very impressive again.

Undefeated with a 5-0-3 (3-0-1, DFAL) record, the Dons earned a well deserved Winter break and are now off until January 2nd when they will host College Park @ home (6:15pm) in a nonleague game. See you there… Go Dons!

Christian Mirner

By:  Frederic Autran

Hosting Las Lomas on Wednesday for their first league game, Acalanes had to wait to go down one goal after 20 minutes to step up the pressure. From that moment on, the Dons didn’t stop to push forward, forcing the opposing defenders to score twice in their own net, on each side of the half. Final score: 2-1 in favor of Acalanes.

On Friday, Acalanes was visiting defending DFAL & NCS champion, Campolindo, in an always entertaining matchup. As expected, the first half clearly showed the opposition of styles, the Cougars multiplying the short passes for their buildup and the Dons playing their more traditional direct approach, but neither team could take the lead. 0-0 at half-time. After the break, Campo lost control of the game and allowed Acalanes to score the first goal of the game on an own goal (again!!!) after a brilliant cross from senior Aidan Maguire. That advantage would not last very long with Campolindo tying the game 5 minutes later for a final score of 1-1.

This coming week, a still undefeated Acalanes team (3-0-3) hosts Dougherty Valley on Wednesday and visit Alhambra on Friday. Both games start @ 6:15pm. See you there… Go Dons!
Christian Mirner

Kaitlin McGee – Girls Varsity Soccer Captain

Kevin Huber – Boys Varsity Basketball Captain

Yes, Acalanes athletics continues on through the winter break.

Saturday, December 17
The boys basketball team hosts Ygnacio Valley HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at Bishop O’Dowd HS at 10:00.

Monday, December 19
The girls soccer team plays in the Tri-Valley Invitational at Mustang Soccer & Sycamore Valley.
The jv girls basketball team plays at Pinole Valley HS at 5:30.

Tuesday, December 20
The boys basketball team hosts Hercules HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The girls soccer team plays in the Tri-Valley Invitational at Mustang Soccer & Sycamore Valley.

Wednesday, December 21
The girls soccer team plays in the Tri-Valley Invitational at Mustang Soccer & Sycamore Valley.

Thursday, December 22
The boys basketball team plays at Northgate HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.

Friday, December 23
The girls basketball team hosts Sonoma Valley HS.  JV at 3:30, varsity at 5:00.

Monday, December 26
The jv girls basketball
team plays in the Irvington Holiday Classic.

Tuesday, December 27
The boys basketball team plays in the Sonoma County Classic in Santa Rosa.
The jv boys basketball team plays in the Ferreboeff Memorial tournament at San Marin HS.
The girls basketball team plays in the West Coast Jamboree, in the platinum division at Liberty HS.
The jv girls basketball team plays in the Irvington Holiday Classic.

Wednesday, December 28
The boys basketball team plays in the Sonoma County Classic in Santa Rosa.
The jv boys basketball team plays in the Ferreboeff Memorial tournament at San Marin HS.
The girls basketball team plays in the West Coast Jamboree, in the platinum division at Liberty HS.
The jv girls basketball team plays in the Irvington Holiday Classic.

Thursday, December 29
The boys basketball team plays in the Sonoma County Classic in Santa Rosa.
The jv boys basketball team plays in the Ferreboeff Memorial tournament at San Marin HS.
The girls basketball team plays in the West Coast Jamboree, in the platinum division at Liberty HS.

Friday, December 30
The girls basketball team plays in the West Coast Jamboree, in the platinum division at Liberty HS.

R. Takahashi

In Thursday, December 15 action…
The boys basketball team defeated division 1 perennial power San Ramon Valley HS 52-40.
The girls basketball team defeated American HS 59-40.
The wrestling team was defeated by Dougherty Valley HS.

In Friday, December 16 action…
The soccer teams play Alhambra HS.  Girls are home and boys away.  JV at 4:15 and varsity at 6:15.
The girls basketball team plays at 5:00 in the Walnut Creek Holiday Classic at Northgate HS.
The freshman boys basketball team plays at Encinal HS at 4:00.

Thursday, December 15 individual standouts…
Boys basketball – James Griffin scored 13 points, with 14 rebounds and 1 3-pointer. Buster Souza scored 13 points, with 7 rebounds and 3 blocked shots.
Girls basketball – Sophie Taylor scored 38 points (WOW!), with 9 rebounds. Jamie Jacobs scored 6 points and had 6 rebounds.
Wrestling – Brian Lilienstein, Aaron Arman, Andrew Nakahara, Andrew Christian and Andrew Mesetz won their matches.

R. Takahashi

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In yesterdays action…
The boys soccer team defeated Dougherty Valley HS 4-0 to raise their overall record to 4-0-3.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Monte Vista HS.

In todays action…
The boys basketball team plays at San Ramon Valley HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The girls basketball team plays at 3:30 in the Walnut Creek Winter Classic at Northgate HS.
The wrestling team has a meet at Dougherty Valley HS at 6:00.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts California HS at 6:00.

Yesterday’s individual standouts…
Boys soccer – Dan Glascock scored a goal and had 2 assists and was named Man of the Match. Austin deBack scored 2 goals. Austen Grassini scored a goal and had an assist. Max Mirner had an assist.

Girls basketball – Sophie Taylor scored 10 points, with one 3-pointer.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The boys basketball team cruised to a 63-46 victory over St. Mary’s HS.  The jv and freshman teams also won.  James Griffin and Trevor Masland each scored 10 points, Stephen Wemple had 4 rebounds and 3 steals, and Wes Greason scored 7 points, and had 4 rebounds and 3 assists.

In todays action…
The soccer teams plays Dougherty Valley HS.  Boys are home, and girls away.  JV at 4:15, and varsity at 6:15.
The girls basketball team plays at 3:30 in the Walnut Creek Winter Classic at Northgate HS.

T. Takahashi

In Thursdays action…
The boys basketball team defeated James Logan HS 45-42 in the first round of the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic.
The jv boys basketball team lost on a last second shot to College Park HS in the first round of the John Rhodes Memorial Tournament.
The jv girls basketball team was defeated in the first round of the Petaluma Tournament.

In Fridays action…
The soccer teams have a big showdown with Campolindo HS.  The girls are home and the boys are away.  JV at 4:15 and varsity at 6:15.
The boys basketball team plays at De La Salle HS at 8:00 in the semifinals of the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic.
The jv boys basketball team hosts Miramonte HS at 5:00 in the second round of the John Rhodes Memorial Tournament.
The freshmen boys basketball team plays at Campolindo HS in the Ken Nelson Memorial Tournament.
The girls basketball team plays Northgate HS at 5:00 at Miramonte HS in the Mats Tip-Off Classic.
The jv girls basketball team plays at 3:30 in the second round of the Petaluma Tournament.

In Saturdays action…
The girls basketball team plays Clayton Valley HS at 2:30 at Miramonte HS in the Mats Tip-Off Classic.
The jv girls basketball team plays in the final round of the Petaluma Tournament.
The boys basketball team plays in the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic at De La Salle HS.
The jv boys basketball team plays in the final round of the John Rhodes Memorial Tournament.
The freshmen boys basketball team plays in the final round of the Ken Nelson Memorial Tournament at Campolindo HS.
The varsity wrestling team competes in the Pittsburg Invitational.
The wrestling team competes in the Falcon frosh-soph & jv tournament at Foothill HS.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at Dublin HS at 2:00.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The boys soccer team opened DFAL play with a 2-1 victory over Las Lomas HS to raise their overall record to 3-0-2.
The girls soccer team tied Las Lomas HS 2-2 in their DFAL opener.

In todays action…
The varsity boys basketball team plays James Logan HS at 3:30 in the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic at De La Salle HS.
The jv boys basketball team hosts College Park HS at 6:30 in the John Rhodes Memorial tournament.
The freshman boys basketball team plays in the Ken Nelson Memorial tournament at Campolindo HS.
The jv girls basketball team plays in the Petaluma tournament.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys soccer        Graham Lindgren scored a goal, and Aidan Maguire scored a goal and was named Man of the Match. Jackson Foote had 6 saves.
Girls soccer        Katherine Torchio scored a goal assisted by Annie Beliveau, and Katherine Tottle scored a goal assisted by Becca Bostwick. Brooke Balfrey had 2 saves.

R. Takahashi

In Fridays action…
The girls basketball team easily defeated Alhambra HS in the semifinals of the Lady Bulldog Classic at Alhambra HS.  Girls JV Basketball lost to Maria Carillo in the Oakland Tech Tournament.

In Saturdays action…
The girls basketball team was defeated by Heritage HS in the championship game of the Lady Bulldog Classic. Girls JV Basketball beat Oakland Tech to take 3rd place  in the Oakland Tech Tournament.
The boys soccer team tied Albany HS 2-2 in the Acalanes Invitational.

In todays action…
The freshman boys soccer team hosts College Park HS at 6:00.

R. Takahashi

In Thursdays action…
The boys basketball team was edged out by El Cerrito HS 42-39.
The girls basketball team defeated Mt. Diablo HS 61-28 in the first round of the Lady Bulldog Invitational.
JV Girls beat El Cerrito 38-13.

In Fridays action…
The varsity girls basketball team plays in the Lady Bulldog Invitational at Alhambra HS.
The JV girls basketball team play at 615PM in the Oakland Tech tournament.

In Saturdays action…
The boys soccer team hosts Albany HS at 11:00 in the Acalanes Invitational.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts James Logan HS at 9:00.
The girls soccer team plays at College Park HS.  Varsity at 12:00, jv at 2:00.
The varsity girls basketball team plays in the Lady Bulldog Invitational at Alhambra HS.
The jv girls basketball team plays in the Oakland Tech tournament.
The wrestling team competes in the De La Salle JV Duals.

Thursdays individual standouts…
Boys basketball James Griffin scored 12 points with 2 3-pointers, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Kevin Huber scored 7 points with 1 3-pointer.
Girls basketball  Sophie Taylor scored 24 points, with 3 3-pointers, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Grace Francis had 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The boys soccer team continues to roll with a 4-0 win over American HS in the Acalanes Invitational.
The boys basketball team turned a 29-25 halftime score into a 74-47 rout of San Rafael HS.  The jv team also won convincingly, while the freshman team dropped their game.
The girls basketball team defeated Hercules HS 45-42. The JV team won 38-23.

Yesterdays individual standouts…
Boys soccer        Austin deBack scored 2 goals and was named Man of the Match, Max Mirner scored 1 goal and had 2 assists, Bryan Berlier scored 1 goal, Aidan Maguire and Austen Grassini each had an assist.

Boys basketball Kevin Huber scored 20 points and Buster Souza 15, Trevor Masland had 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks, and Jonny Coleman had 4 rebounds and 4 steals.

Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 18 points.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
The boys soccer team opened the Acalanes Invitational with a 6-0 victory over Kennedy HS of Richmond.  Austin deBack scored 2 goals, Aidan Maguire scored 1 goal and had 2 assists, Max Mirner scored 1 goal and had 1 assist, Sina Bagheri and Dan Glascock each scored 1 goal, Graham Lindgren and Ben Croze each had an assist, and Jacob Carroll was named the team’s Man of the Match.

In todays action…
The boys soccer team hosts American HS in the second round of the Acalanes Invitational at 4:30.
The boys basketball team plays at San Rafael HS.  JV at 5:30, and varsity at 7:00.
The girls basketball team plays at Hercules HS.  JV at 5:30, and varsity at 7:00.

R. Takahashi

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Saturday, November 19
The cross country team competes in the NCS Meet of Champions at Hayward HS.
The boys basketball team hosts Castro Valley HS in a scrimmage.  Freshmen at 10:00, jv at 11:30, varsity at 1:00.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts Deer Valley HS at 10:00.

Tuesday, November 22
The boys basketball team hosts Berean Christian HS in the NCS Foundation Game.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The girls basketball team plays at Berean Christian HS in the NCS Foundation Game at 6PM (time changed).

Wednesday, November 23
The basketball teams host the Alumni Games.  Girls at 5:30, boys at 7:00.

Thursday, November 24
Happy Thanksgiving

Friday, November 25
The boys soccer team host the Alumni Game at 5:00.
The girls basketball team hosts Skyline HS in a scrimmage.  JV at 11:00, Varsity at 1:00.
The jv boys soccer team team competes in the James Logan tournament.
The freshman boys soccer team competes in the Monte Vista tournament.

Saturday, November 26
The cross country team competes in the CIF Championships at Woodward Park in Fresno.
The boys basketball team plays in the Kickoff Classic at Piedmont HS.
The jv boys soccer team team competes in the James Logan tournament.
The freshman boys soccer team competes in the Monte Vista tournament.

R. Takahashi

November 2011 Tryout Schedule – subject to change

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

It is time to submit athletic clearance forms for Winter Sports. If you don’t have a form, click on the FORMS button above and follow the instructions on Acalanes District website. All Winter Sports begin Monday, November 7. Absolutely no one will be allowed to tryout if they have not properly submitted the athletic clearance.

There is a parent information meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 16 at 7:00 pm starting in the Performing Arts Center. There will be a brief introduction by Principal Aida Glimme and Athletic Director Randy Takahashi. After the introduction, parents move to break out rooms by sport to meet the coaches and other team parents.

Click on the calendar button on the top menu. The Boosters Sports Calendar appears. Follow the tabs across the top of the calendar. The Calendar can be printed, viewed by Month, by Week, or in Agenda format.

TIP: Click on the drop down arrow to the right of the Agenda button. All sports are displayed by default. You may select or deselect individual sports to declutter and personalize your own calendar.

Now click on a specific event. TIP: click on Map to bring up a google map. Insert your current address for turn by turn driving directions. Click on Copy to download and save the calendar on your email client.

Please click on the FORMS button ABOVE to fill out and submit athletic clearance forms through the Acalanes High School District website. The website will direct you through the entire process.
• You must print the Athletic Clearance Form.
• You must print one Online Registration Sports Summary Page for each sport of participation.
• Note: If this is the second or third sport, only the Online Registration Sports Summary Page must be submitted.

In Fridays action…

The girls basketball team defeated Moreau Catholic HS 56-46 to advance to Wednesdays NCS semifinal game at Bishop O’Dowd HS at 7:00.

In Saturdays action…

The boys soccer team fell to Campolindo HS in a hard-fought 3-2 NCS Championship game.  Congratulations on a great season.

In todays action…

The varsity baseball team plays at Mt. Eden HS at 3:30.
The varsity softball team has a scrimmage at Campolindo HS at 3:30.

Individual standouts…

Boys soccer Nick Pereira scored the first goal, and Dan Glascock scored the second goal assisted by Dylan Autran.
Jackson Foote had 9 saves.
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 22 points, with 4 3-pointers, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.
Kiara Harewood scored 21 points, and had 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks.
Emani Harrison had 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Sam Cheng had 4 rebounds, and 2 steals.

R. Takahashi

Feb 23,2011
The Dons qualify for the NCS Final with a lot of class!
In probably their most accomplished game (defensively & offensively) of the season, the Dons defeated defending NCS champion Dublin 2-0 on Wednesday in the semi-finals to qualify for another championship game. Acalanes dominated the entire game, with excellent combinations upfront and the usual defensive rigor in the back. In a period of intense pressure from the hosts, senior & co-captain Nick Pereira scored an opportunist goal after 28′ in the first half. After the break, the Dons continued playing with a strong intensity and were finally rewarded with a beautiful second goal from junior David Dadiomov, assisted by junior & co-captain Dylan Autran. Contra Costa Times Athlete of the week, junior GK Jackson Foote was never really threatened but made a couple of courageous saves to keep a clean sheet. Acalanes will play another familiar opponent – Campolindo – in the NCS Final at Las Lomas on Saturday (5pm). Acalanes Sports fans, come and support the Dons for the “Big Game”! Go Dons!
Frederic Autran

In Thursdays action…
 
The boys golf team defeated Northgate HS 204-220.  On a 9-hole par 36 course, Will Brueckner shot a 35 (WOW!!!), Chris Childers 41, Parker Ramsey and Michael Schweibinz 42, and Harrison Kim 44.
 
In Fridays action…
 
The girls basketball team plays at Moreau Catholic HS at 7:00 in the NCS quarterfinals.
Sam Lindgren, Andrew Christian, and Blake Mason compete in the NCS Championships at Newark Memorial HS.
The boys lacrosse team scrimmages at Marin Catholic HS.  Varsity at 3:00, and jv at 5:00.
The varsity and jv softball teams play at American HS at 3:30, weather permitting.
The varsity boys tennis team competes in the Freedom Tournament, weather permitting.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The boys soccer team plays Campolindo HS at Las Lomas HS at 5:00 in the NCS Championship game.
Sam Lindgren, Andrew Christian, and Blake Mason compete in the NCS Championships at Newark Memorial HS.
The track & field team hosts Heritage HS at 10:00.
The varsity boys tennis team competes in the Freedom Tournament, weather permitting.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Dublin HS 2-0 to advance to the NCS Championship game against Campolindo HS Saturday at Las Lomas HS at 5:00.
The softball team defeated Piedmont HS 6-1.
 
In todays action…
 
The boys golf team has a match against Northgate HS at Boundary Oak CC at 2:30.
 
Yesterdays individual standouts…
 
Boys soccer        Nick Pereira and David Dadiomov scored goals.  Cam Carda was named the “Man of the Match.”
Softball                 Natalie Goepel was the winning pitcher, and had 2 RBIs.
Mia Monopoli went 3 for 3, with 2 HR, 4 RBIs, and 4 runs scored.
Katie Palma went 2 for 2, with 2 runs scored.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The girls basketball team soundly defeated Drake HS 69-40 to advance to the NCS quarterfinal game at Moreau Catholic HS Friday at 7:00.
The boys basketball team dropped a heart-breaker to Campolindo HS 58-53 in the NCS playoffs to finish another good season.
The boys golf team defeated Pittsburg HS 198-269.
 
In todays action…
 
The boys soccer team hosts Dublin HS at 7:00 in the NCS semifinals.
The baseball team has a scrimmage against College Park HS at 3:15.  Varsity is home, and jv is away.
The softball team plays Piedmont HS at 3:30.  Varsity is away, and jv is home.
 
Yesterdays individual standouts…
 
Girls basketball                 Kiara Harewood scored 19 points, and had 13 rebounds.
                                                Sophie Taylor scored 15 points, with 3 3-pointers, and had 11 rebounds, 4 steals, and 5 assists.
                                                Emani Harrison scored 13 points.
Boys basketball                 Stephen Collins scored 15 points, with 2 3-pointers.
                                                James Griffin scored 11 points, with 2 3-pointers, and 7 rebounds.
Boys golf                              Parker Ramsey shot a 36, Will Brueckner 37, Ryan West 40, and Michael Schweibinz 41 on a 9-hole, par 36 course.

R. Takahashi

For the 3rd year in a row, the Dons make the NCS Final Four!
Facing seed #10 Pinole Valley – surprising 2nd in their league (ACCAL) between D1 powers Berkeley and Richmond – Acalanes, seeded #2, knew that it would not be an easy game. With their status of outsiders, the Spartans didn’t have anything to lose and were expected to give everything to the end. If the first half was intense, with a few clear chances on both sides; neither team could find the opening. The answer came 5 minutes after the break for the Dons with a low shot from the eighteen by junior & co-captain Dylan Autran, following an intense pressure on the opposing defense. In the last 35 minutes of the game, the Dons tried but were unable to score a second goal but the defensive effort of the entire team did the rest. The Dons will now play a familiar opponent (and defending NCS champion) – Dublin – in the semifinals this Wednesday (7pm) at home.
Go Dons!
Frederic Autran

In Thursdays action…
 
The girls basketball team soundly defeated Las Lomas HS to finish the season 17-8 overall.
The boys basketball team dropped a heart-breaker to Las Lomas HS in double overtime.  The jv team finished the season with a victory.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Pinole Valley HS 1-0 in the NCS quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals, where they will host Dublin HS Wednesday at 7:00.
 
In Tuesdays action…
 
The girls basketball team is the #5 seed, and will host #12 Sir Francis Drake HS in the first round of the NCS playoffs at 7:00.
The boys basketball team is the #11 seed, and will play at #6 Campolindo HS in the first round of the NCS playoffs at 7:00.
The boys lacrosse team hosts Bishop O’Dowd HS at 7:00.
The boys tennis team has a match at California HS at 3:30.
The boys golf team has a match against Pittsburg HS at Delta View GC at 2:30.
 
Individual standouts…
 
Boys soccer        Dylan Autran scored the lone goal, and Jackson Foote had 5 saves. 
Wrestling             Sam Lindgren placed 3rd at the DFAL Championships to qualify for the NCS Championships on Friday and Saturday.  Andrew Christian and Blake
                                Mason placed 4th and are alternates.
Boys basketball Stephen Collins scored 17 points, with 3 3-pointers.
James Griffin scored 13 points, with 2 3-pointers.
Sohraab Jahromi scored 11 points, with 2 w-pointers.
Noah Orlik scored 10 points, with 2 3-pointers.

R. Takahashi

A 1-0 win for a place in the NCS Quarter Finals!
In a intense first round game of NCS vs Kennedy-Richmond, the Dons won by the minimum with the lone goal scored by sophomore Dan Glascock at the half-hour mark. Acalanes had numerous opportunities to add a second goal but couldn’t find the net… At the other end, junior GK Jackson Foote was again on top of his game, making a couple of amazing saves to keep his team up.
The Dons now play their Quarter Final this Saturday, Feb 19,2011 (7pm) at home vs Pinole Valley, winner of  Dougherty Valley in the 1st round.
Go Dons!
Frederic Autran

In Wednesdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Kennedy HS, Richmond 1-0 to advance to the NCS quarterfinals.  They will host Pinole Valley HS in the NCS Quarterfinals Saturday at 7:00.
The girls soccer team was defeated by Miramonte HS in the NCS playoffs.
 
In Thursdays action…
 
The basketball teams finish the regular season against Las Lomas HS.  At Acalanes HS, jv boys at 4:00, varsity boys at 5:30, varsity girls at 7:00.  At Las Lomas HS, jv girls at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The boys soccer team hosts in the NCS quarterfinals at 7:00.
The wrestling team competes in the DFAL Championships at Las Lomas HS.
 
In Mondays action…
 
The baseball team has a scrimmage against Castro Valley HS at 1:00.  Varsity is home, and jv and freshmen are away.
 
Wednesdays individual standouts…
 
Boys soccer        Steve Glascock scored the lone goal, and Jackson Foote had 3 saves.
Girls soccer         Tia Seltzer scored the lone goal, and Brooke Balfrey had 3 saves.

R. Takahashi

FEB 7 – FEB 12, 2011
Another DFAL title for the Dons, tied at the top with Campo!
With a 8-1-3 record, the Dons are the Diablo Foothills Athletic League champions, a title they will share this year with Campo. This past week was a very special one for the 8 seniors in the team (Nick Bischoff, Cam Carda, Adrian Chow-Danel, Steve Glascock, David Helfrich, Sean McArthur, Max Omick and captain Nick Pereira) who were honored – as well as their parents – on Wednesday and played their last league game on Friday at Las Lomas (2-2). In this important game, Acalanes led 1-0 at the half (goal from Carda, at the reception of a nice free-kick from junior and captain Dylan Autran), then were caught by surprise in the first minute of the second half (1-1), took the lead again on a penalty kick by Autran (2-1) and finally conceded a second goal at the last minute of the game. The Dons will now focus on the NCS playoffs, where they are seeded #2 (Campo is #1) and will host Kennedy Richmond on Wednesday at 7pm. Go Dons!
Frederic Autran

In Fridays action (It was a good day for the Dons)…
 
The boys basketball team pulled out a 1 point victory over Dublin HS 51-50 on Brett Renner‘s game winning basket assisted by Kevin Huber, with 9 seconds left in the game.
The girls basketball team played well in their 41-30 victory over Dublin HS.
The girls soccer team got a much needed 3-2 win over Las Lomas HS to propel them into the NCS playoffs.
The boys soccer team tied Las Lomas HS 2-2 earning a share of the DFAL Championship.
 
Fridays individual standouts…
 
Boys basketball  Michael Jackson scored 17 points, with 1 3-pointer, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 assists.
Stephen Collins scored 13 points, with 2 3-pointers, 10 rebounds, and 4 steals.
James Griffin scored 7 points, with 1 3-pointer, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Girls basketball  Sophie Taylor scored 19 points, with 5 3-pointers, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Kiara Harewood had 7 rebounds and 3 steals.
Girls soccer       Annie Beliveau scored 1 goal, and had 1 assist.
Becca Bostwick and Melissa Cameron each scored a goal.
Anja Simonsen had an assist, and Brooke Balfrey had 6 saves.
Boys soccer       Dylan Autran scored a goal, and had an assist.
Cam Carda scored a goal.
                                                                                                                   
NCS Soccer Playoffs…
 
The boys socccer team is the 2nd seed and will host Kennedy HS, Richmond Wednesday at 7:00 in the first round of the NCS Playoffs.
The girls soccer team is the 11th seed and will play at Miramonte HS Wednesday at 7:00 in the first round of the NCS Playoffs.

R. Takahashi

In Thursdays action…
 
The wrestling team defeated Dougherty Valley HS 53-23.  Andrew Christian and Dan Escobar won matches.
 
In Fridays action…
 
The basketball teams play Dublin HS.  At Dublin HS, jv boys at 4:00, varsity boys at 5:30, varsity girls at 7:00.  At Acalanes HS, jv girls at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.
The soccer teams finish the regular season against Las Lomas HS.  Girls are home, boys are away.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The freshman boys soccer team plays at Deer Valley HS at 1:00.

R. Takahashi

Acalanes Boys Soccer Week of Jan 30 – Feb 5,2011
One more week in the DFAL!
With a win at Dougherty Valley (1-0, goal from sophomore Graham Lindgren, assist from senior Cam Carda) and a tie at home vs Dublin (1-1, goal from junior Austen Grassini), the Dons (8-1-2) have now 26 points, two in front of Campolindo in the DFAL standings, with one game to play. The title will be decided this week after Wednesday game between Campo & Las Lomas, and Friday game between Acalanes & Las Lomas. In the meantimes, the Dons (14-3-4 overall) travel to D1 power, Livermore, on Monday (Feb. 7th, 6pm) for their last nonleague game of the season & celebrate “Senior Night” on Wednesday (Feb. 9th, 6pm). Go Dons!
Frederic Autran

Congratulations to the Winter sports teams as all of them achieved NCS Distinguished Scholastic Teams by having a cumulative team GPA of 3.0 or better.  I cannot remember this ever happening at Acalanes HS since I have been here.  Way to go!!!
 
Boys basketball
Varsity                  3.17
Junior varsity     3.20
Freshman            3.46
 
Girls basketball
Varsity                  3.23
Junior varsity     3.14
Freshman            3.09
 
Boys soccer
Varsity                  3.06
Junior varsity     3.20
Freshman            3.26
 
Girls soccer
Varsity                  3.16
Junior varsity     3.17
Freshman            3.17
 
Wrestling
Varsity                  3.25
Junior varsity     3.06
 
Cheerleading
Varsity                  3.07
Junior varsity     3.00
Freshman            3.19
 
 
 
Randy Takahashi

In Fridays action…
 
The boys basketball team defeated Alhambra HS 69-59.
The girls basketball team defeated Alhambra HS 60-32.
The boys soccer team tied Dublin HS 1-1.
The girls soccer team tied Dublin HS 0-0.
 
Fridays individual standouts…
 
Boys basketball                 Michael Jackson scored 7 points, with 4 3-pointers, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Stephen Collins, with 1 3-pointer.
James Griffin scored 10 points.
Noah Orlik scored 8 points and had 4 assists.
Girls basketball                 Kiara Harewood scored 16 points, and had 5 rebounds, and 5 steals.
Sophie Taylor scored 13 points, with 2 3-pointers, and 6 rebounds.
Emani Harrison scored 7 points, and had 7 rebounds.
Boys soccer                        Austen Grassini scored the lone goal, and Jackson Foote had 3 saves.
 
In todays action…
 
The boys soccer team plays at Livermore HS.  JV at 4:00, varsity at 6:00.

R. Takahashi

In Fridays action…
 
The basketball teams play Alhambra HS.  At Acalanes HS, jv boys at 4:00, varsity boys at 5:30, varsity girls at 7:00.  At Alhambra HS, jv girls at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.
The soccer teams play Dublin HS.  Boys are home and girls are away.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.
The wrestling team competes in the Mission San Jose Invitational.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The wrestling team competes in the Mission San Jose Invitational.
The freshman girls soccer team plays at Heritage HS at 9:00, and at Clayton Valley HS at 2:00.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at Berkeley HS at 9:00.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Dougherty Valley HS 1-0, to raise their overall record to 14-3-3, and their DFAL record to 8-1-1.
The girls soccer team was defeated by Dougherty Valley HS.
The jv girls basketball team defeated Northgate HS.
 
Yesterdays individual standouts…
 
Boys soccer   Graham Lindgren scored the lone goal assisted by Cam Carda, and Jackson Foote had 3 saves.
Girls soccer    Brooke Balfrey had 7 saves.
 R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…

The boys basketball teams dropped a 1-point game to Campolindo HS.  The jv team also suffered defeat.
The girls basketball team fell to Campolindo HS.
The wrestling team was defeated by Dublin HS.

In todays action…

The soccer teams play Dougherty Valley HS.  Girls are home, and boys is away.  JV at 4:15, and varsity at 6:15.
The jv girls basketball team hosts Northgate HS at 6:00.

Yesterdays individual standouts…

Boys basketball        James Griffin scored 22 points, with 3 3-pointers, and 10 rebounds.
Girls basketball         Kiara Harewood scored 13 points, with 1 3-pointer.
Wrestling                 Sam Lindgren won his match.

R. Takahashi

In todays action…
 
The basketball teams play Campolindo HS.  At Acalanes HS, JV boys at 4:00, varsity boys at 5:30, varsity girls at 7:00.  At Campolindo HS, JV girls at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30, freshman girls at 7:00.
The freshman soccer team hosts College Park HS at 6:00.

R. Takahashi

WHITE OUT AT THE BASKETBALL GAME – vs Campo!!

Varsity boys game is at 5:30, varsity girls game is at 7:00 – come support your Dons!

See you there!

R. Takahashi

In Fridays action…
 
The boys basketball team defeated Miramonte HS 61-54.  The jv team was defeated, and the freshman team won by 2 points.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Miramonte HS.  The jv team was victorious.
The boys soccer team shutout Alhambra HS 3-0 raising their overall record to 13-3-2, and their DFAL record to 7-1-1. The jv team fell to defeat.
The girls soccer team was defeated by Alhambra HS 1-0. The jv team won 2-1.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The boys soccer team tied Northgate HS 1-1.
 
Individual standouts…
 
Boys basketball        Stephen Collins scored 17 points, with 2 3-pointers, 8 rebounds and 4 steals.
James Griffin scored 12 points, with 1 3-pointer.
Trevor Masland had 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
Girls basketball         Kiara Harewood scored 20 points, with 1 3-pointer.
Boys soccer             In the Alhambra HS game, Austen Grassini, Stephen Glascock, and Dylan Autran each scored a goal, Cam Carda, David
Helfrich, and Max Omick each had an assist, and Jackson Foote had 10 saves.
In the Northgate HS game, Austin DeBack scored the lone goal assisted by Mark Helfrich, and Jackson Foote had 6 saves.
Girls soccer              Brooke Balfrey had 3 saves.
 R. Takahashi

ACALANES BOYS SOCCER JAN 24,2011 – JAN 29,2011
Back on top!
This past week, the Dons did what not other team had done, defeating Campolindo in the “Big Game” (first loss of the season for the Cougars after 16 undefeated games). The only goal of the game came just after half-time on a long run and top notch finish from senior & captain Nick Pereira, following a long and precise pass from junior & co-captain Dylan Autran. Two days later, the celebrations were over and Acalanes was traveling to Martinez to face an always challenging Alhambra team. Focused, the Dons took care of the game early, with 3 goals in the first half by junior Austen Grassini (assist from senior Cam Carda), sophomore Dan Glascock (senior David Helfrich) and Autran (senior Max Omick). With 3 games to go, the Dons (13-3-3, 7-1-1) are now back on top of the DFAL, two points in front of Campolindo (6-1-2). The end of the season is going to be exciting between these two excellent teams!
To end a busy week, Acalanes had also a nonleague game at Northgate and came back from Walnut Creek with a 1-1 tie (junior Austin deBack goal and D. Helfrich assist). Throughout the week, the entire defense, once again, was impressive in front of junior GK Jackson Foote at the top of his game. This week, two – very important – league games at Dougherty Valley on Wednesday (6pm) & at home versus Dublin on Friday (6pm). Go Dons!
Frederic Autran

Boys Soccer “Senior Night”
Wed Feb 9, 2011
6pm

For current High School basketball standings go to:

http://lamorinda.patch.com/articles/dfal-basketball-standings-jan-31?ncid=M255

Lamorinda Patch

http://lamorinda.patch.com/articles/boys-soccer-acalanes-hands-campolindo-its-first-loss-and-takes-over-first-place-in-the-dfal?ncid=M255

Lamorinda Patch

Alhambra 42 Acalanes 39

Results

103 – Mann (Alhambra) p. Seandel (Acalanes)

112 – Licht (Alhambra) p. Igoe (Acalanes)

119 – Landrum ( Acalanes) by forfeit

125 – A. Schwartz (Alhambra) p. Lilienstien (Acalanes)

130 – Christian (Acalanes) p. Martinez (Alhambra)

135 – Narahara (Acalanes) p. Morales (Alhambra)

 140  – Arman (Acalanes) p. Keller (Alhambra)

145 – Escobar (Acalanes) d. Archuleta (Alhambra)

152 – Connoly (Acalanes) by forfeit

160 – Alexander (Alhambra) p. Lindgren (Acalanes)

 171 – Carlson (Acalanes)  by forfeit

189 – N. Schwartz (Alhambra) p. Mason (Acalanes)

215 – Wright (Alhambra) p. Shaffer (Acalanes)

285 – Ward (Alhambra) by forfeit

Lamorinda Patch

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team pulled into a tie for the DFAL lead by handing Campolindo HS their first defeat of the DFAL season 1-0.  They raise their overall record to 12-3-2, and their DFAL record to 6-1-1.
The girls soccer team was defeated by Campolindo HS 1-0.
The girls basketball team defeated Las Lomas HS.
The boys basketball team was defeated by Las Lomas HS.
 
In todays action…
 
The wrestling team has a match at Alhambra HS at 6:00.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts Monte Vista HS at 6:00.
 
Yesterdays individual standouts…
 
Boys soccer       Nick Pereira scored the lone goal assisted by Dylan Autran.
Jackson Foote had 5 saves.
Nick Pereira was named “Man of the Match.”
Girls soccer       Brooke Balfrey had 8 saves.
Girls basketball  Sophie Taylor scored 12 points, with 2 3-pointers, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds.
                        Meghan Hill scored 11 points.
                        Jamie Jacobs scored 5 points and had 7 rebounds.
Boys basketball  Stephen Collins scored 13 points, with 3 3-pointers.

R. Takahashi

In Fridays action…

The boys basketball teams defeated Dublin HS 70-57.
The girls basketball team defeated Dublin HS 43-33.

In Saturdays action…

The girls soccer team tied Northgate HS 2-2.
The boys soccer team was defeated by Berkeley HS 1-0.

Individual standouts…

Boys basketball James Griffin scored 17 points, with 1 3-pointer.
Sohraab Jahromi 14 points, with 2 3-pointers, and 7 rebounds.
Stephen Collins 13 points, with 1 3- pointer, and 10 rebounds.
Brandon Zegarowski scored 6 points, with 1 3-pointer, and 7 rebounds.
Girls basketball Marie Paladino scored 13 points, with 3 3-pointers.
                               Sophie Taylor scored 9 points, with 2 3-pointers, 11 rebounds, and 2 steals.
                               Kiara Harewood had 8 rebounds and 4 steals.
                               Sam Cheng scored 7 points, and had 4 steals.
Girls soccer Kaitlyn McGee and Anja Sorensen each scored a goal.
Boys soccer Jackson Foote had 4 saves.

R. Takahashi

In Fridays action…
 
The basketball teams play Dublin HS.  At Acalanes HS, jv girls at 4:00, varsity girls at 5:30, varsity boys at 7:00.  At Dublin HS, jv boys at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The boys soccer team hosts Berkeley HS.  JV at 10:00, varsity at 12:00.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts Miramonte HS at 2:00.
The girls soccer team plays at Northgate HS.  JV at 10:00, varsity at 12:00.
The freshman girls soccer team hosts College Park HS at 9:00, and plays at Deer Valley HS at 2:00.
The wrestling team competes in the Tri-Valley Cup at Dublin HS.
The frosh-soph and jv wrestling team competes in the Mark Lance Tournament at College Park HS.

R. Takahashi

Jan 10 – Jan 14, 2011
3 more wins for the Dons!
The Dons (11-2-2, 5-1-1 DFAL) have now won 9 consecutive games and all their six games in 2011. This week started with a nonleague game against Piedmont and a comfortable 2-0 win on goals by juniors Jacob Carroll and Austen Grassini (volleying in a nice cross from senior Nick Pereira).
On Wednesday, Acalanes was hosting Las Lomas (DFAL) – a “revenge” of their Winter Soccer Classic encounter a few weeks ago lost on pks after a 0-0 game – and made it look easy with a convincing 4-0 and four different juniors on the scoreboard: Austin deBack (Pereira assist), Grassini (senior Cam Carda assist), Dylan Autran and David Dadiomov. Lastly, on Friday, the Dons defeated a strong Miramonte team 2-1 in DFAL action. Senior David Helfrich scored a cracker from 30 yards at the half-hour mark, followed a few minutes later by a lethal header from Dadiomov after a cross from Carda (his 6th assist of the season!). Junior GK Jackson Foote had a terrific week again, supported by an impressive and experienced cast of defenders, with seniors Adrian Chow-Danel, Sean McArthur, D. Helfrich, Carda and junior Carroll as well as sophomores Graham Lindgren and Dan Glascock.
Everybody is now going to focus on finals this coming week with their only game vs Berkeley at home on Saturday, January 22nd at noon. Should be an exciting one!
Frederic Autran

In Fridays action…

The boys soccer team defeated Miramonte HS 2-1 raising their DFAL record to 5-1-1, and their overall record to 11-2-2.
The girls soccer team defeated Miramonte HS 4-3.
The boys basketball team lost a close game to Dougherty Valley HS 52-47.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Dougherty Valley HS.

In Saturdays action…

The boys basketball team was defeated by Burlingame HS 60-52.

Individual standouts…

Boys soccer David Helfrich and David Dadiomov scored goals, and Jackson Foote had 6 saves.
Girls soccer Cari Alsterlind scored a goal, and had an assist.
Anja Simonsen, Phoebe Wixsom, and Kaitlyn McGee scored goals
Becca Bostwick had an assist.
Brooke Balfrey had 3 saves.
Boys basketball Vs. Dougherty Valley HS, Steve Collins scored 12 points, and Kevin Huber scored 10 points, with 2 3-pointers.
Vs. Burlingame HS, Steve Collins scored 15 points, with 3 3-pointers, and Michael Jackson scored 15 points, with 2 3-pointers.
Girls basketballSophie Taylor scored 17 points, with 2 3-pointers, and Emani Harrison scored 10 points, with 1 3-pointer.

R. Takahashi

In Fridays action…
 
The basketball teams play Dougherty Valley HS.  At Dougherty Valley HS, jv girls at 4:00, varsity girls at 5:30, varsity boys at 7:00.  At Acalanes HS, JV boys at 4:00, freshmen boys at 5:30.
The soccer teams play Miramonte HS.  Girls are home and boys are away.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The boys basketball team plays Burlingame HS at Piedmont HS.
The wrestling team competes in the Lawrence Miller Invitational at Alhambra HS, and the Mark Lance frosh-soph and jv tournament at College Park HS.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts Berkeley HS at 10:00.
The freshman girls soccer team plays at Berkeley HS at 9:00, and hosts Heritage HS at 2:00.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Las Lomas HS 4-0 to finish the first half of the DFAL season with a record of 4-1-1, and an overall record of 10-2-2.
The girls soccer team was defeated by Las Lomas HS 2-0.
 
In todays action…
 
The wrestling team hosts Miramonte HS at 6:00.
 
Yesterdays individual standouts…
 
Boys soccer       Austin DeBack, Austen Grassini, Dylan Autran, and David Dadiomov scored goals.
Cam Carda and Nick Pereira had assists.
Jackson Foote had 9 saves.
Austin DeBack was named “Man of the Match.”
Girls soccer       Brooke Balfrey had 12 saves.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys basketball team defeated Alhambra HS 61-31.
The girls basketball team defeated Alhambra HS 50-10.
 
In todays action…
 
The soccer teams play Las Lomas HS.  Boys are home and girls are away.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at Amador Valley HS at 4:00.
 
Yesterdays individual standouts…
 
Boys basketball Steve Collins scored 25 points, with 2 3-pointers and 4 steals.
                                James Griffin scored 19 points, with 3 3-pointers.
                                Michael Jackson scored 12 points, with 4 3-pointers.
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 12 points, with 8 rebounds and 6 steals.
                                Emani Harrison scored 11 points, with 3-pointers.
                                Kiara Harewood scored 3 points, with 9 rebounds and 4 steals.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Piedmont HS 2-0 to raise their record to 9-2-2.  Jacob Carroll and Austen Grassini scored goals, Nick Pereira had an assist, Jackson Foote had 4 saves, and Adrian Chow-Danel was the “Man of the Match.”
 
In todays action…
 
The basketball teams play Alhambra HS.  At Alhambra HS, jv girls at 4:00, varsity girls at 5:30, varsity boys at 7:00.  At Acalanes HS, jv boys at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.

R. Takahashi

Happy New Year for the Dons!

3 games, 3 wins for Acalanes in this first week of soccer action following the holiday break…

They first defeated Mission San Jose 2-0 at home, in a nonleague game, with two first half goals by senior & co-captain Nick Pereira.

Their second game at Dublin (DFAL), versus the defending NCS champions, ended up with the same score (2-0) on two goals by junior Bryan Berlier and senior David Helfrich. Senior Cam Carda assisted on both goals. Even though the score was very positive, the Dons sadly lost their starting goalkeeper, senior Steve Glascock, for the rest of the season on a “freaky” clash with the opposing forward. Finally, Acalanes was hosting this Saturday San Ramon Valley, ranked #50 nationally by ESPN, and won 1-0 on an opportunist goal from junior Austin deBack in extra-time and an amazing work defensively around junior goalkeeper Jackson Foote.

At the half-way point in the 2010-11 season, the Dons have a 8-2-2 overall record and 3-1-1 in DFAL (2nd behind Campolindo), have scored 23 goals and allowed 5. Next week, 3 games at home with Piedmont on Monday (6:15pm), Las Lomas on Wednesday (6pm) and Miramonte (6pm) on Friday.

M. Bloom

In Fridays action…
 
The boys basketball team defeated Campolindo HS 57-51.  The jv and freshman teams suffered defeat.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Campolindo HS.  The jv and freshman teams also were defeated.
The girls soccer team defeated Deer Valley HS 3-1.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated San Ramon Valley HS 1-0 to raise their record to 8-2-2.
 
In todays action…
 
The boys soccer team hosts Piedmont HS.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.
 
Individual standouts…
 
Boys basketball Steve Collins scored 20 points with 4 3-pointers
James Griffin scored 14 points with 2 3-pointers.
Girls basketball Emani Harrison scored 15 points, with 11 rebounds, 3 steals, and 1 3-pointer.
Sophie Taylor scored 12 points, with 12 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 assists, and 1 3-pointer.
Kiara Harewood scored 12 points, with 11 rebounds.
Girls soccer         Kaitlyn McGee scored 2 goals, Alia Shafi scored 1 goal, and Phoebe Wixsom had 2 saves.
Boys soccer        Austin DeBack scored the lone goal, and Jackson Foote had 9 saves.

R. Takahashi

In Thursdays action…
 
The wrestling team was defeated by Las Lomas HS.  Sam Lindgren and Blake Mason won their matches.
 
In Fridays action…
 
The basketball teams play Campolindo HS.  At Campolindo HS, jv girls at 4:00, varsity girls at 5:30, varsity boys at 7:00.  At Acalanes HS, jv boys at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30, freshman girls at 7:00.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The boys soccer team hosts San Ramon Valley HS.  JV at 10:00, varsity at 12:00.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at James Logan HS at 10:00.
The freshman girls soccer team plays at Deer Valley HS at 9:00, and hosts Northgate HS at 2:00.
The girls basketball team plays at Sacred Heart Prep HS.  JV at 2:30, varsity at 4:00.
The wrestling team competes in the Mat Classic at Granada HS.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Dublin HS 2-0 to improve their overall record to 7-2-2, and their DFAL record to 3-1-1.
The girls soccer team tied Dublin HS 1-1.
 
In todays action…
 
The wrestling team has a meet at Las Lomas HS at 6:00.
The girls basketball team plays at Freedom HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30.
 
Yesterdays individual standouts…
 
Boys soccer        Bryan Berlier and David Helfrich each scored a goal, Cam Carda had two assists, Jackson Foote had 4 assists, and Steve Glascock had 5 assists and
                                was named “Man of the Match.”
Girls soccer         Anja Simonsen scored a goal assisted by Brooke Balfrey.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys basketball team was edged out by Miramonte HS 62-60.  The jv team won and the freshman team squeaked out a 1-point victory.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Miramonte HS.  The jv team was victorious.
 
In todays action…
 
The soccer teams play Dublin HS.  Girls are home, boys are away.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.
 
Yesterdays individual standouts…
 
Boys basketball Steve Collins and James Griffin each scored 16 points, with 3 3-pointers.
Girls basketball Sophie Taylor scored 14 points, with 3 3-pointers, and 11 rebounds.
                                Kiara Harewood scored 14 points, with 1 3-pointer, and 11 rebounds.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Mission San Jose HS 2-0 to raise their overall record to 6-2-2.  Nick Pereira scored 2 goals, and was named with Austen Grassini as “Man of the Match.”
 
In todays action…
 
The basketball teams plays Miramonte HS in their DFAL openers.  At home, jv girls at 4:00, varsity girls at 5:30, varsity boys at 7:00.  At Miramonte, jv boys at 4:00, freshman boys at 5:30.

R. Takahashi

Monday, January 3, 2011, the boys soccer team starts off the New Year hosting Amador Valley HS.  JV at 5:00, varsity at 7:00.

Friday, December 17
The girls basketball team captured 3rd place in the Walnut Creek Holiday Classic by defeating American HS 44-32.
The boys soccer team defeated Dougherty Valley HS 2-1, raising their overall record to 5-2-2, and their DFAL record to 2-1-1.
The girls soccer team tied Dougherty Valley HS 1-1.

Saturday, December 18
The girls basketball team defeated San Marin HS 50-40.
The boys basketball team was defeated by San Rafael HS 67-58.

Tuesday, December 21
The boys basketball team defeated Northgate HS 82-80.  The jv and freshman teams were also victorious.

Thursday, December 23
The girls basketball  team defeated Sonoma Valley HS 41-38.

Monday, December 27
The girls basketball  defeated Sierra HS 44-22 in the  first round of the West Coast Jamboree.

Tuesday, December 28
The girls basketball  defeated Turlock HS 51-38 in the  quarterfinals of the West Coast Jamboree.
The boys basketball defeated Rancho Cotate HS 71-44 in the first round of the Sonoma County Classic.

Wednesday, December 29
The girls basketball defeated University HS from Irvine 58-42 in the semifinals of the West Coast Jamboree.
The boys basketball defeated Piner HS 65-30 in the semifinals of the Sonoma County Classic.

Thursday, December 30
The girls basketball finished the pre-season in grand fashion with a dominant victory over Clovis East HS 90-50 to claim the championship of the Sapphire division of the West Coast Jamboree.
The boys basketball was defeated by Cardinal Newman HS 54-45 in the championship game of the Sonoma County Classic to claim 2nd place.

Congratulations…

North Coast Section boys water polo selections.
Joe Dietrich, Most Valuable Player
Robert Clemons and Jake Kisner, 1st team.
Tanner Cullen and Andrew Schnugg, 2nd team.
Michael Worthing, 3rd team.

Bay Area News Group Boys Water Polo All-East Bay selections.
Clarke Tamariki, Coach of the Year.
Robert Clemons and Joe Dietrich, 1st team.
Jake Kisner, 2nd team.
Tanner Cullen, 3rd team.

Bay Area News Group Girls Water Polo All-East Bay selections.
Barbara Lanier, 2nd team.
Casey Reid, 3rd team.

Bay Area New Group Football All-East Bay selection.
Trent Baker, 3rd team defensive back.

Individual standouts…

Girls basketball Sophie Taylor was named the MVP of the Sapphire division of the West Coast Jamboree.  Sam Cheng and Kiara Harewood were
All-tournament selections.  Over the 5 games during the break, Sophie Taylor scored 107 points, Emani Harrison 77 points, and Kiara Harewood
60 points.
Boys soccer Austen Grassini and Aiden Maguire each scored a goal, Dylan Autran had an assist, and Stephen Glascock had 13 saves.
Girls soccer Annie Beliveau scored a goal, and Phoebe Wixsom had 5 saves.

R. Takahashi

In Thursdays action…
 
The boys basketball team was defeated by San Ramon Valley HS.
The girls basketball team was defeated by Heritage HS in the Walnut Creek Holiday Classic at Northgate HS.
The wrestling team was defeated by Campolindo HS.
 
In Fridays action…
 
The girls basketball team plays in the Walnut Creek Holiday Classic at Northgate HS.
The soccer teams play Dougherty Valley HS.  Boys are home and girls are away.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.
 
Thursdays individual standouts…
 
Boys basketball  Michael Jackson scored 13 points, with 3 3-pointers, and James Griffin scored 12 points, with 2 3-pointers and 6 rebounds.
Girls basketball  Emani Harrison scored 13 points.
Wrestling           Dan Escobar and Joey Carlson won matches.
 
Through the Winter Break…
 
Saturday, December 18
The boys basketball team hosts San Rafael HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The freshman girls soccer team hosts Las Lomas HS at 9:00, and plays at Dougherty Valley HS at 2:00.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at Dublin HS at 6:00.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Alhambra HS 1-0.
The girls soccer team was defeated by Alhambra HS 1-0.
The girls basketball team defeated Granada HS 45-33 in the Walnut Creek Holiday Classic at Northgate HS.
 
In todays action…
 
The boys basketball team hosts San Ramon Valley HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The girls basketball team plays Heritage HS at 6:30 in the Walnut Creek Holiday Classic at Northgate HS.
The wrestling team has a match at Campolindo HS at 6:00.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at San Ramon Valley HS at 6:00.
 
Yesterdays individual standouts…
 
Boys soccer        Nick Pereira scored a goal assisted by David Helfrich, Stephen Glascock had 6 saves, and Jacob Carroll was named the Man of the Match.
Girls basketball Kiara Harewood scored 17 points, and Sophie Taylor scored 10 with 3-pointer.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys basketball team defeated Ygnacio Valley HS 56-48.  Stephen Collins scored 18 points, with 3 3-pointers, Michael Jackson scored 12 points, Brett Renner scored 11 points with 2 3- pointers, Trevor Masland had 12 rebounds, and Jonny Coleman had 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.  The jv and freshman teams also won.
 
In todays action…
 
The soccer teams plays Alhambra HS.  Boys are home and girls are away.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.
The girls basketball team plays in the Walnut Creek Holiday Classic at Northgate HS.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated College Park HS 3-1.  Dylan Autran, Nick Pereira, and Kevin Park each scored goals.  Graham Lindgren had 2 assists, and Stephen Glascock had 6 saves.
 
In todays action…
 
The boys basketball team hosts Ygnacio Valley HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts James Logan HS at 6:00.
The freshman girls basketball team plays at Antioch HS at 4:00.

R. Takahashi

In Fridays action…
 
The boys soccer team was edged out by Campolindo HS 1-0.
The girls soccer team was defeated by Campolindo HS 2-0.
The varsity boys basketball team was defeated by Deer Valley HS 49-46 in the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic at De La Salle HS.
The jv boys basketball team defeated California HS in the John Rhodes Memorial tournament.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The varsity boys basketball team finished the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic at De La Salle HS with a one-point victory over James Logan HS 60-59.
The jv boys basketball team was defeated by San Ramon Valley HS in the championship game of the John Rhodes Memorial tournament.
 
In todays action…
 
The boys soccer team hosts College Park HS.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
 
Individual standouts…
 
Boys basketball                 Stephen Collins scored 28 points combined in the two games over the weekend.
Boys soccer                        Stephen Glascock had 4 saves.
Girls soccer                         Brooke Balfrey had 7 saves.

R. Takahashi

In Thursdays action…
 
The soccer teams play Campolindo HS.  Boys are home, girls are away.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.
The varsity boys basketball team was defeated by De La Salle HS in the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic.
The jv boys basketball team defeated San Marin HS in the John Rhodes Memorial tournament.
The jv girls basketball team was defeated in the Petaluma tournament.
The wrestling team competes in the DFAL novice tournament at Las Lomas HS at 4:00.
 
In Fridays action…
 
The varsity boys basketball team plays in the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic at De La Salle HS.
The jv boys basketball team hosts the John Rhodes Memorial tournament.
The freshman boys basketball team plays in the Ken Nelson Memorial tournament at Campolindo HS.
The jv girls basketball team plays at 3:30 in the Petaluma tournament.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The varsity boys basketball team plays in the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic at De La Salle HS.
The jv boys basketball team hosts the John Rhodes Memorial tournament.
The freshman boys basketball team plays in the Ken Nelson Memorial tournament at Campolindo HS.
The jv girls basketball team plays in the Petaluma tournament.
The varsity wrestling team competes in the Bay Area Invitational at Castro Valley HS.
The wrestling team competes in the Falcon Frosh-Soph & JV tournament at Foothill HS.
The freshman girls soccer team hosts Las Lomas HS at 9:00, and plays at Clayton Valley HS at 2:00.
 
Individual standouts…
 
Boys basketball                 Stephen Collins scored 11 points, with 1 3-pointer.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The girls soccer team started off the DFAL season with a HUGE victory over Miramonte HS 2-1.
The boys soccer team tied Miramonte HS 0-0.
The girls basketball team defeated Terra Linda HS.
 
In todays action…
 
The varsity boys basketball team plays De La Salle HS at 6:30 in the Chris Vontoure Memorial Classic at De La Salle HS.
The jv boys basketball team hosts the John Rhodes Memorial tournament.
The freshman boys basketball team plays in the Ken Nelson Memorial tournament at Campolindo HS.
The jv girls basketball team plays at 3:30 in the Petaluma tournament.
The freshman boys soccer team hosts Amador Valley HS at 6:00.
 
Individual standouts…
 
Girls soccer         Selena Velasco scored a goal, and Brooke Balfrey had 2 saves.
Boys soccer        Stephen Glascock had 3 saves.

R. Takahashi

In todays action…
 
The girls basketball team hosts Terra Linda HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The soccer teams open DFAL play against Miramonte HS.  The girls are home and boys are away.  JV at 4:15, varsity at 6:15.

R. Takahashi

In Saturdays action…
 
The girls basketball team defeated Analy HS 45-43 in the Acalanes Classic.
The boys basketball team was defeated El Cerrito HS 66-61.
The boys soccer team lost a heart-breaker to Las Lomas HS on penalty kicks in the Acalanes Tournament.
 
Saturdays individual standouts…
 
Girls basketball                 Emani Harrison scored 15 points, Sophie Taylor 12 points, and Kiara Harewood 10 points.
Boys soccer                        Stephen Glascock had 7 saves, and Jackson Foote had 4 saves.

R. Takahashi

In Thursdays action…
 
The girls basketball team defeated Granada HS 40-33 in the Acalanes Classic.
The boys soccer team defeated De Anza HS 7-0 in the Acalanes Tournament.
 
In Saturdays action…
 
The boys basketball team hosts El Cerrito HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The boys soccer team hosts at 6:00 in the Acalanes Tournament.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at Clayton Valley HS at 9:00 am.
 
Thursdays individual standouts…
 
Girls basketball Emani Harrison scored 13 points, Sophie Taylor had 13 rebounds, and Kiara Harewood had 12 rebounds.
Boys soccer        Bryan Berlier scored 3 goals, Nick Pereira scored 2 goals and had 1 assist, Aiden Maguire and Max Mirner each scored 1 goal and had 1 assist,
Dylan Autran and Cam Carda each had an assist, Jackson Foote had 4 saves, and Steven Glascock had 2 saves.

R. Takahashi

Nov 29,2010
For their first official game of the 2010-2011 season, the Dons comfortably defeated Northgate 3-0 in the Winter Soccer Classic Tournament. A quick goal from senior Max Omick after just two minutes of play launched the festivities. Fifteen minutes later, junior and co-captain Dylan Autran added a second goal on an assist from sophomore Dan Glascock. Same story in the second half with Autran scoring the third and final goal for Acalanes following a powerful shot from senior David Helfrich initially blocked by the Northgate goalkeeper. Junior GK Jackson Foote did his part with six saves to keep a clean sheet. The second game of the tournament is tomorrow night vs Heritage at home (7:30pm).
 
Nov 30,2010
 
For their second game of the Winter Soccer Classic, the Dons came from behind to tie 2-2 a solid Heritage (Brentwood) team. Down two goals after thirty minutes, Acalanes responded in the first half with an accurate shot from freshman Max Mirner (assisted by senior Max Omick) then had to wait until the end of the game to score the second with an audacious shot, in a very difficult angle, from senior David Helfrich (sophomore Graham Lindgren assist). Next game for the Dons (1-0-1) is this Thursday at home vs DeAnza (7:30pm kick-off).
Tony Carda

In yesterdays action…
 
The girls soccer team defeated Concord HS 3-1.  The jv team was also victorious 2-1.
 
In todays action…
 
The girls basketball team hosts Granada HS at 6:30 in the Acalanes Classic.
The boys soccer team hosts De Anza HS at 7:30 in the Acalanes Tournament.
The boys basketball team plays at Hercules HS.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team rallied to tie Heritage HS 2-2.  Max Mirner scored a goal assisted by Max Omick, David Helfrich scored a goal assisted by Graham Lindgren, and Steve Glascock had 3 saves.
 
In todays action…
 
The varsity and jv girls soccer teams play at Concord HS at 3:30.
The freshman boys soccer team plays at Monte Vista HS at 6:30.

R. Takahashi

In yesterdays action…
 
The boys soccer team defeated Northgate HS 3-0 in the Acalanes Tournament.  Dylan Autran scored 2 goals, and Max Omick scored 1 goal.  Jackson Foote had 6 saves.
 
In todays action…
 
The girls basketball team hosts Berean Christian HS in the NCS Foundation Game.  JV at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The boys basketball team plays at Berean Christian HS in the NCS Foundation Game.  Freshmen at 4:00, jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00.
The boys soccer team hosts Heritage HS at 7:30 in the Acalanes Tournament

R. Takahashi

Foundation Game
11/30/10:
Acalanes 74, Berean Christian 33
Berean Christian
Maestre 2 0-0 6, West 4 0-0 11, Mitchell 2 0-0 4, Chavez 3 4-4 12. Totals 11 4-4 33.
Acalanes (1-0)
K. Hill 2 2-2 4, Martin 3 4-0 6, M. Hill 4 0-0 8, Sophie Taylor 9 5-5 2P7, Anderson 0 1-2 1, Harrison 2 0-0 4, Collett 2 1-2 5, Cheng 3 2-2 8, Paladino 3 0-0 7, Jacobs 1 0-0 3. Totals 28 11-17 74.
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Berean Christian 13 7 9 4 33
Acalanes 18 18 24 14 74
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3-point goals:  Maestre 2, West, Chavez 2, Taylor 5, Paladino 1, Jacobs 1. 
Highlights: Taylor 12 rebounds.

Mary Cardoza

Tryouts:

Monday and Tuesday (November 8th and 9th) – tryouts will be held from 7:30 to 9:15pm

Wednesday November 10th: tryouts to be announced

Thursday, Friday and Saturday: Practice TBA

M. Wilson

Tryouts Schedule for Girls Soccer:
Please bring soccer gear and running shoes to practice.
Mon-
Frosh/Soph & JV from 4-6 on upper field
Varsity from 6-8 in the Stadium

Tues-
Frosh/Soph & JV from 4-6 on upper field
Varsity from 6-8 in the Stadium

Wed- All teams 4-6pm on Upper field

Thurs & Friday-
Frosh/Soph and JV from 11-1 in Stadium
Varsity from 1-3 in Stadium

N. McGee

Dons Boys Soccer Tryouts – begin Monday, November 8th -7:30pm at the football field. Bring Medical and Athletic Clearance forms, running shoes, cleats, shin-guards and water. For questions contact Head Coach Paul Curtis at pcurtis@LNcurtis.com.
 T. Carda