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…
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…
Yesterday Acalanes students, staff and Acalanes Boosters celebrated the 2021 senior athletes and artists that have been recruited by colleges and universities to play and perform at the next level. Thanks to all who came out to support and to the student athletes who expressed gratitude to the entire Acalanes community. Congratulations to all 11 recruited athletes going on to…
Both Acalanes Dons and Benicia Cougars had their offenses going on Tuesday, but the JV Dons eventually prevailed 9-6. In the first inning, Benicia got their offense started and for the first innings the scoreboard read Cougars 2 Dons 1. But that did not last… Things changed in the fourth inning, Henry Souza hit a single to right field, Jake…
After a rough couple games, the Dons needed a bounce back win and they got one Monday against Las Lomas. Ethan Rowland (jr) started on the mound for the Dons. After cruising through the 1st inning, Las Lomas started to get to Ethan in the 2nd, putting their first four runners on and plating 1. With second and third and 1…
The Dons led the game against the College Park Falcons for the win, 8 to 5. There were many key plays in this game like a bare handed double play by Kyle Bielawski toTyler Worthington, Nikko Woodson with 3 RBIs, lots of hits, six stolen bases, big catches in the outfield and dugout chatter that including a shout out to JK…
The Lady Dons took on their cross town rival Campo Cougars in Moraga. Freshmen Jenna Steele and Kelly Todhunter, along with Sophomores Emily Du and Isabella Aris-Dumas. turned in a great effort on both ends of the floor. Isabella scored 12 points and Senior Grace Gebhardt added 30 points in a losing effort. Final score Campo 75 Dons 60. Next…
The JV Dons Basketball team traveled to College Park on Saturday after an emotional win Wednesday evening against the Eagles at home. Saturday’s game was the 4th in 5 days for the Dons. The first quarter got off to a quick start with Eli Brent hitting Jack Bayless for a jumper in the lane for the first basket of the game. Bennett…
