The Dons JV football team enjoyed a special end of the season party at the home of Will Roberts and his parents’ Matt and Katie. Coaches Randy Henderson, Bill Frazier and Francisco Trejo presented gifts to Team Mom’s Gina McKenzie and Kristie Darin, and Gina and Kristie returned the favor with gifts to the coaches from all of the JV…
Last year’s playoff run was too full of promise to have ended so abruptly. Coaches, players, parents, students, alumni, teachers, administrators, and the whole Acalanes community have been looking forward to another shot at a long run in the NCS. Tonight we get our chance. All the work that the coaches and players have been putting in since Spring, their…
Girls Water Polo NCS Semi-finals Tonight was an extra special night where the Dons beat Campo 7-5. Huge fan turnout from the Acalanes supporters. Everyone was there to root on our Dons! Thank you to Boosters for covering ticket costs for our students. Kudos to our coaches putting our players in the best position to win. Misha Buchel executed a…
As we head into the first of hopefully many playoff games, this Friday at home vs the 9-1 Concord Minutemen, let’s take a moment and dive more deeply into our Dons’ own 9-1 regular season. Before we look at the season numbers, let’s first share the MaxPreps Players of the Week from last week’s victory over the Northgate Broncos. MAXPREP…
Thanks Coach Paul Curtis for initiating a spirit of service for the boys soccer program. The new Varsity team spent 3 hours last Saturday, cleaning and gardening for Meadow Homes Elementary School in Concord through Project Peace East Bay. Becoming a better team begins with becoming better humans through service of those in need. Lead the way Dons!
A cliché is a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. Sports clichés such as he is a “team player” or she gives “110 percent” are commonly used both in sports and in business. Another, “Football is Family”, was on full display in the JV Football season finale against the Northgate Broncos as the family grew…
The Oxford Language dictionary defines “perfection” as follows: the condition, state, or quality of being free, or as free as possible, from all flaws or defects The Acalanes Dons finished their pre and in-league seasons with a single loss on their record at 9-1 and a chance for at least a 10-win season. That accomplishment would be the most wins…
In the 1st Round of the NCS Playoffs, the #3 Seed, Acalanes Dons win in commanding fashion, clobbering the Monte Vista Mustangs 13-5. From the opening sprint, the Dons took the lead and never looked back. Winning the 2nd & 3rd Quarters 4-0 and 5-1 respectively, cruising to victory. The Dons take this much needed momentum into the Semifinal’s, where they play a familiar…
Acalanes Booster Passes and ASB Discounts are not accepted at any NCS games All tickets for students, parents and fans must be purchased at www.gofan.co Fans are encouraged to wear BLUE and ACAswag Water Polo Girls play on Wednesday, Nov 9 at 5pm at De La Salle High school in the Semi-Finals against Campolindo Football plays at home, Friday, Nov…
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