The JV Dons fired up the offense in the first inning, when an error scored two runs for Acalanes. Acalanes Dons JV put up five runs in the fourth inning. Acalanes Dons JV big bats were led by Tyler Worthington, Aidan Beers, Colin Norstad, Mason Michlitsch, and Jake Boselli, all knocking in runs in the inning. Henry Souza was on…
It was a heartbreak of a final game for the Lady Dons as they fell just short against a strong Miramonte team. After winning a scrappy semi-final late on Friday evening against Davis High School the Dons returned to the pool on Saturday afternoon for the third matchup of the season with the well drilled and talented Miramonte Matadors. The…
On Thursday, May 20, the JV Women’s Volleyball team split sets with the Campolindo Cougars 15-25, 25-18 but barely lost on overall points in a near repeat of their season-opener where they beat Campolindo. Even though the Dons played the Cougs on their home court in Moraga, the Acalanes parents brought on enough noise in the stands to simulate the…
The Junior Varsity Dons brought home their 7th straight victory on Thursday, beating their cross-Carquinez opponents, the St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins, 25-17 and 25-9. Dons hitters recorded 19 kills, including 5 each by Hanna Hageboeck and Sofie Foster, while the team’s 19 service aces put both sets out of reach. The Dons held off a valiant start by the 6-player…
Your Dons trekked to Moraga to take on the always-tough Campolindo Cougars on Thursday night. The Cougars are very deep and experienced, but the Dons gave them a fight. In set one, Campo raced out to a 6-10 lead, and the Dons cut it to 8-11 on a nice middle shot by Katelyn Olin. Then Annika Olson delivered a really…
Tuesday in Benicia, there was great weather and a great win for the Dons over the Benicia Panthers, 9 to 6. Thursday comes, the weather surprising changed quickly with innings played in the rain and even a 10 minute delay of game due to rain. Besides raindrops falling on the field, so were Panther runs. The Dons fell behind early…
The rivalry was real in the Don’s gym on Thursday evening. The crowd was as big as allowed by both teams’ fan base. Before you could blink Campo was up 14-4. Jack Bayless carried the team in the opening minutes getting fouled and hitting free throws and driving through the lane. With 4 minutes left in the quarter Eli Brent subbed in…
The Lady Dons had their home rematch against the Campo Cougars. This battle was all about defense. The Dons’ trapping style defense shut down Campo’s offensive firepower. (Campo scored 75 points against the Dons on Monday.) Incredible effort from Sophomore Emily Du, Senior Gabby Schneider, Freshman Kelly Todhunter and a breakout performance from Freshman Natalie Lyons adding 9 big points…
The Dons traveled to Vallejo to take on the Bruins of St. Pat’s on Wednesday, in a now-rare best of 5 sets match. In set one, the teams played to a 4-4 tie, until senior Tate Huisingh stepped up to serve. She proceeded to reel off 11 straight points, highlighted by a few aces and a prodigious slam by outside…
The JV Basketball team looked to regain their form on Wednesday evening at home after a tough loss over the weekend. The Dons opened strong and stayed strong throughout the game against St. Patrick/St. Vincent’s. Bennett Dodge won the tip and controlled the action to Jack Bayless for an easy layup. Coco Gannon followed the next trip down the floor…
