On Wednesday night in Orinda, the JV Boys basketball team avenged an early season loss to crosstown rival Miramonte HS, by winning a thrilling one-point game, 46 to 45, to gain their fourth straight victory. In a tight game with numerous lead changes, the Dons found themselves down 24-19 at halftime, but rallied in the third quarter to take a 35-33…
The Girls Varsity Soccer team traveled to Walnut Creek to face off against league opponent, Berean Christian on a beautiful afternoon on Wednesday. Even though Berean Christian hadn’t won a league game yet this season, they have proven to be a solid team and anyone can beat anyone on any given day in this league. The Dons came out sharp…
The Boys Varsity Soccer came out fast with Nick Geannacopulos starting the tempo with a Goal in the first 5 minutes of the game. 1-0 Keeping the play on our end of the field, Rhett Skvarna had a beautiful shot from the side of the goal 2-0 Dons. Nick being in position once again shot another strong high kick for…
Miramonte 52, Acalanes 20 The Dons were unable to keep up with the Matadors in their second match of the season. The Miramonte team features a roster of 14 girls, including their tall center #12 who was again their lead scorer with 14 points. Compared to last time, the Dons did a better job countering the Matadors’ press, but could…
After enjoying back-to-back home game wins, the Dons were disappointed that their trip to Orinda ended in a loss to Miramonte. But there were several high points. Joey Carrillo was the highest scorer of either team, posting 16 points for the night. Scott Ruegg and Jackson Aris-Dumas each added 11 points. Graham Smith and Scott were 100% from the free throw…
Visiting Miramonte, playing some hoops and coming home with a Don victory, 51-33 Yeaaaaaa! The Freshman Matadors have not won a game this season. So, we are not going to talk that or about how Kaleo Feinberg came out guns a blazing defensively in the first 5 minutes of the game like a Tasmanian Devil or how Coco Gannon was having…
Looking for a Spring Sport? Come and meet the Coaches of the 3-time defending league champion Boys JV and Varsity Volleyball teams at lunch on Wednesday January 29! We will once again have a strong Varsity team, but are wide open on JV, and looking for underclassmen with potential to groom for the future. Boys Volleyball is a non-cut sport,…
Acalanes 71 Las Lomas 34 The Lady Dons went on the road and routed the Las Lomas Knights Monday evening. The girls raced out to an early lead, led by 20 at the half, and were never challenged throughout. Grace Gebhardt led the way with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 steals. Lauren Kobasigawa added 14, while Gabby Schneider scored…
Acalanes Dons 46, Las Lomas Knights 18 The Dons enjoyed their first win of the league season with a 46-18 victory over the Knights. Acalanes was able to mount an effective press on many plays, reversing the role it played against some recent opponents. The Dons outscored the Knights every quarter except the third one. Nearly all the Dons’ players…
The Frosh Dons added to their winning record by beating Los Lomas, 58 to 44. The Freshman Dons are now 6-0 in league. “Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.”- Kobe Bryant The visiting Knights made the first, second and third baskets to start off the game, which gave the Dons some pressure…