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…
In Thursday's action… The girls basketball team defeated Campolindo HS 53-39. The boys basketball team was defeated by Campolindo HS. The jv team was defeated, but the freshman team pulled out a 56-53 victory. The boys lacrosse team was edged out by Campolindo HS 15-13. The girls soccer team was defeated by Campolindo HS. The baseball team was defeated by…
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…
The Acalanes Dons boys varsity basketball team beat the previously undefeated St. Patrick-St. Vincent Bruins 58-51 at home Wednesday evening. The Bruins brought a North Coast Section No. 3 ranking (California No. 38) into the contest and lived up to that billing in the first half. After the Dons took an early 4-0 lead on buckets from Jake Davis, a…
The Lady Dons took on St. Patrick’s of Vallejo in a hard fought battle at home yesterday. The Dons struggled early to find their rhythm in the first half. With great adjustments at half time, our defense led by Freshman Jenna Steele held off St. Patrick’s best player. This allowed our offense to go to work. Sophomore Isabella Aris-Dumas had 12…
Wednesday was a night that was not to be for the Lady Dons in their return league match with the Matadors of Miramonte. The Mats had ended the Dons 59 game winning streak earlier in the season and the Dons were out for revenge. But, despite out shooting the Matadors of Miramonte, the Lady Dons fell behind early and couldn’t…
In Wednesday's action… The boys basketball team defeated St. Patrick's HS 58-51. The jv team was victorious 53-58. The girls basketball team defeated St. Patrick's HS 61-59. The boys volleyball team defeated St. Patrick's HS 3-0. The girls water polo team was defeated by Miramonte HS. The boys water polo team was defeated by Miramonte HS. The jv boys lacrosse…
On a sunny but cool day at Acalanes Tuesday afternoon, Benjy Braunstein (jr) scattered 7 hits across 7 innings, and rode a 6 run 3rd inning from his offense to pickup the win. It was the first complete game of the season for the Dons. Benjy’s defense was very solid for the most part, including a great diving stop by Brady…
