The Dons Varsity and JV boys water polo teams delivered solid performances to earn victories against Pinole Valley High School. The Varsity team came out on top with a final score of 8-4, a result that underscores a balanced team effort. Thomas Parrott took the lead with two goals, but the squad demonstrated its depth as six other players—Dylan Machado,…
On Tuesday evening, the Acalanes Varsity Girls Volleyball team faced off against the visiting Cougars from Rancho Cotate out of Rohnert Park. Both teams came into the match, 0-2, so one team would be walking away with their first win of the season. Early on, in the first set, it looked like Rancho Cotate would be the team getting that…
The US Open is a hardcourt tennis tournament held annually in Queens and is the last of the four Grand Slam tournaments of the year. Originally known as the US National Championship, it is one of the oldest tennis championships in the world, first played in August 1881. This year marks the 50th anniversary of equal prize money for women…
Welcome to the 2023 Acalanes Varsity Girls Volleyball season! Very excited that the season is finally upon us. This week we had 2 tough matchups, one with Maria Carillo and the other with Archie Williams. Both teams are coming off very strong 2022 varsity campaigns. The 2023 Acalanes team is young and scrappy as they lost 9 seniors from the…
The fans were in full force for this JV head to head where the Dons looked to up their record of pre-season DUBS before getting ready for the show. And they didn’t disappoint! Game 1.Dominating offense was the theme of this pre-season match against the Archie Williams Falcons, setting the stage for what is sure to be a dominating Dons…
The Dons JV Football Team begins the 2023 season with a road trip to San Marin High School to take on the Mustangs on their home turf. After the captains exchange handshakes at midfield, the Dons win the coin toss and defer the ball to the second half. A good kickoff by #9, Santi Vignoles, opens the season for the…
The Dons headed across the Bay last Thursday to take on the Tamalpais High School Hawks. Sophomore Ella Del Rosario won the sprint giving the Dons possession and it didn’t take long for them to get on the scoreboard. The momentum continued and their strong teamwork was evident throughout the game with numerous assists and steals. Sophomores Ella Del Rosario…
The Frosh Volleyball team had a great showing in their first official week as high school athletes. The first game they showed their skill against Archie Williams winning handily in 2 sets. Even more impressive is their team togetherness at such an early juncture, and their amazing competitive spirit. Check them out in their team intro video, where they Bring…
Friday August 25 started with a thorough email break down of our opponent by Dr. Michael Michlitsch. We learned about the history of San Marin High School, the recent success of their football team (D5 NCS Champs in 2021 and 2022), as well as their award winning Robotics team and the world’s youngest high school and college graduate. After enjoying…
Most historians believe that tennis originated in France in the 12th century. The French called the game ‘Tenez’, which can be translated as ‘hold!’, ‘receive!’ or ‘take!’, a call from the server indicating that he or she is about to serve. The ball was struck with the palm of the hand, and later with a glove. The game came to…