Clayton Valley used its superior size, strength and speed to beat Acalanes 49-3 last Friday on Clayton’s black turf field. The first quarter went well enough for the Dons. Linebacker Alex Cortessis forced a fumble and the offense moved the ball to set up a Hunter Ridley field goal that kept them in it early at 7-3. But the Dons…
Despite being up 18-14 at halftime, the Dons succumbed to the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles, 47-24. The Dons defense gave up 4 long runs to their outstanding running back. The Dons offensive line led by Joey Carrillo, gave QB Brady Huchingson enough time to throw for over 300 yds, with 3 TD’s! Sam Heyman had 2 touchdown receptions and Hunter…
In Fridays action… The girls water polo team defeated Monte Vista HS 9-5 to raise their overall record to 14-0. The boys water polo team was defeated by Monte Vista HS 12-8. The jv team pulled out a close 8-7 victory. The football team was defeated by Clayton Valley Charter HS. The jv team also came up short. In Saturdays…
In Fridays action… The girls water polo team defeated Monte Vista HS 9-5 to raise their overall record to 14-0. The boys water polo team was defeated by Monte Vista HS 12-8. The jv team pulled out a close 8-7 victory. The football team was defeated by Clayton Valley Charter HS. The jv team also came up short. In Saturdays…
The Freshman Dons football team fought a tough battle against Clayton Valley Charter but fell short 32-22 to suffer their first loss of the season. The Ugly Eagles had 307 total yards on offense, all on the ground, with #23 rushing for 223 yards and 2 TDs. The Dons defense was led by Evan Malmquist, Logan Ketchum, Dante Montgomery and…
The JV Ladies were up and down this week following their loss to Campo on Tuesday. Wednesday brought a huge win against College Park, 8 – 2 despite the hot courts and full-sun play. Then last night it didn’t go their way with a significant loss to Miramonte, 2-12. Said Coach Ninette Bittner, “We were just outplayed against more experienced…
In Thursdays action… The girls volleyball team played well in defeat to Miramonte HS in four games. The jv team won and the freshmen dropped a close one in three games. The girls tennis team was defeated by Miramonte HS. The freshman football team played well in a 32-22 defeat to Clayton Valley Charter HS. In Fridays action… The water…
The Acalanes JV volleyball team strong-armed their way to another victory Thursday night, beating a tough Miramonte squad 25-19, 25-22. The first game was off to a shaky start with the Dons down 0-3. But after a few quick connections between setter Sarah Coons and middle blocker Aly Kirke, the Dons started rolling. Libero Sydney Sowarby had a nice…
Another big rivalry match tonight in a hot gym as YOUR Acalanes Dons Girls Volleyball Team hosted Miramonte. Another great crowd filled the gym as the “Dons Armada” student group has shown up in force. Roll Highlights. First Set: 1-0: Madi Risch stuffs it at the night for the first point. 2-3: Amazing diving dig from Elsa Clever.…
Dons lose 2-7 vs. Miramonte. It was not the day of the Dons over in Orinda but the level of tennis was high on both sides. In singles, Zoe Cate and Jasmine Toni, secured the 2 match wins for the Dons with Zoe winning O and O at line 4, and Jasmine winning 3 and 2 at line 3. Jasmine played some of her finest tennis this season,…