The Dons Advance to the NCS Championship Game

The Dons Advance to the NCS Championship Game

The Dons hosted Archie Williams Wednesday evening for the NCS semifinal match. Going into the game, the Dons knew that Archie Williams would put up a good fight, but the Dons were determined to win. With each move that the Falcons made, the Dons had the answer. The first 28 minutes of the game remained scoreless, but with each minute…

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Wednesday’s sports

In Tuesday's action… The boys soccer team ended a great season with a great performance against a very good Marin Academy team.  They played them very evenly until Marin Academy scored in the last minute of the game.  Dylan Olson was named “Man of the Match.” The boys golf team begins the season with a victory over Benicia HS 214-232. …

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Baseball JV Dons Win Big at Marin Catholic, 13-4

Baseball JV Dons Win Big at Marin Catholic, 13-4

After a few scrimmages, the JV baseball team kicked off the regular season with a trip across the bay to face Marin Catholic.  The game was well attended from both sides, with visitors not deterred by the cold and blustery conditions, and the Dons provided the fireworks to keep the crowd well entertained.  The game was off to a sloppy…

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Dons Tennis welcomes Head Coach Rick O’Brien

Dons Tennis welcomes Head Coach Rick O’Brien

The Acalanes tennis program is fortunate to have Coach Rick O’Brien on board to lead the Dons tennis program. Coach O’Brien comes to Acalanes after working with the Alhambra High tennis program for 16 years as well as head coaching stints at Pinole Valley and De Anza high schools. Rick was a highly-accomplished tennis player himself, having reached a 5.5…

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Tuesday’s sports

In Tuesday's action… The #5 seeded boys soccer team plays at #1 Marin Academy HS in the NCS semifinals at 4:40. The baseball team plays Marin Catholic HS at 3:30.  Varsity is home and jv is away. The boys tennis team hosts De La Salle HS at 3:30. The boys volleyball hosts Pittsburg HS.  JV 5:45, varsity 7:00. The boys…

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Fear the BLUE?! Fear the FROSH BASEBALL BLUE!

Fear the BLUE?!  Fear the FROSH BASEBALL BLUE!

HERE COME THE DONS! The Acalanes Freshman Baseball team opened up their 2022 season with a sweep of a doubleheader versus Dublin, winning the first game 14-6 and the second game 8-7 in extra innings. The future looks bright for Acalanes with 13 different players getting at least one hit, and 9 different players driving in at least one run…

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Monday’s sports

In Friday's action… The #5 seeded boys soccer team out-played #4 Terra Linda HS in a 2-0 victory in the NCS quarterfinals.  They advance to the semifinals at #1 Marin Academy Tuesday at 3:30. Lucas Haase and Sam Whipple each won three of their four matches at the NCS wrestling championships to advance to Saturday's competition. Olivia Banks and Anya Haas Hollenbeck…

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Varsity Soccer on to Semi-Finals: In It to Win It!

Varsity Soccer on to Semi-Finals: In It to Win It!

The Dons came on the field ready to fight at last Friday’s quarter-final match. So many great offensive & defensive moments, leading to a 2-0 win. Major intensity from all the players, shout out to Daniel Adri’s defense with Dylan Olson’s incredible saves at the goal. Riley Bonner received Man of the Match. Zach Appel with a goal from his…

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JV LAX Come to Play and Takes Home a WIN

JV LAX Come to Play and Takes Home a WIN

Learn where and when to attack while driving downhill at full speed. Get your hands free and strike while your defenders are on their heels. Crush an opponent’s drive towards your net with explosive defensive strategy. Shooting, dodging, cutting without the ball and doing it correctly gives you a win. And that is what JV LAX Ladies did! Acalanes JV…

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Sunday’s sports

In Friday's action… The #5 seeded boys soccer team out-played #4 Terra Linda HS in a 2-0 victory in the NCS quarterfinals.  They advance to the semifinals at #1 Marin Academy Tuesday at 3:30. Lucas Haase and Sam Whipple each won three of their four matches at the NCS wrestling championships to advance to Saturday's competition. Olivia Banks and Anya Haas Hollenbeck…

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