Oh what a night! After 24 seconds of silence to honor Kobe Bryant and the eight people who perished with him in the Calabasas helicopter crash, the Dons embarked on one of their most thrilling team wins of the season, defeating Las Lomas 56-54 in overtime before an enthusiastic home crowd. Thank you once again, Dons Nation! John Kalil owned…
The JV Boys basketball team defeated Las Lomas High School last night by a final score of 45 to 40 to win their third game in a row. Following its winning formula of pressure defense and aggressive rebounding, the Dons matched their opponents scoring in the first quarter with 14 points and ended up the first half down a single…
Alhambra Bulldogs 36, Acalanes Dons 19, at Alhambra High School, Martinez The Dons were not able to catch up to Bulldogs after trailing each quarter. Acalanes had a relatively strong third quarter, scoring 10 points compared to 14 for Alhambra. The Bulldogs put on a strong press which they were able to continue most of the game with their roster…
Despite a full week off from the court, the Acalanes JV basketball team stuck to its winning ways with a convincing 38-26 victory on Friday night over the visiting College Park Falcons. Once again, the Dons rode a strong defensive effort which combined a game-opening, and hugely successful, full-court press that produced numerous turnovers with a game-long tenacity on the boards…
In a highly anticipated match on Friday night against notoriously tough Alhambra, the Dons knew it was going to be a battle. Alhambra had not lost a game this season, and the Dons were hoping to give them their first loss of the season. The first half saw very even play. Some shots on both goals, tough defense, possession-style soccer.…
Home sweep home. Stephanie Liu sang the national anthem, the pep band entertained the fans, fall athletes were honored at halftime, a packed house cheered our boys, and Varsity joined Frosh and JV to sweep College Park in an exciting come-from-behind 69-62 win. In short, a perfect night to be a Don. The Falcons jumped to a 4-pt lead. But…
The Dons really kicked it in shutting out Alhambra 2-0. In the beginning of the second half Charlie Peacock ran the field with a beautiful goal. 1-0 Later in the second half a cross from the right to Jack Muren with a shot and goal! 2-0 The Dons will play their next League Match at Acalanes v Berean Christian Wednesday…
A good match at Acalanes with the Varsity Boys soccer tying Ygnacio Valley.
Friday night brought our Martinez rivals to Acalanes for a tight contentious match. The Dogs came out strong and aggressive putting our girls on their heels. Stout defensive play by Della Pascucci, Maggie Saracevic, Elise Flagg, Mia Sides, Catherine Judson, and Gianna Intagliata and Kylie Quinn in goal kept the Dogs at bay with the score 0-0 at half. Early…