Monday, January 29, 2024Record: 20-3 “Great game! So proud of this team.” Expressed superfan, Stefania Kaplanes. The fans of the JV team rightfully have reason to boast. Not only did Acalanes beat a physically imposing College Park team, but they also won the Diablo Athletic League Championship. The young Dons hit the 20-win mark for the season and remain undefeated…
Former ACA Coach Sol Henik and the College Park Falcons (10-13, 4-5 in League) came into town Monday night for an interleague battle in the final week of the regular season. After two emotional losses in a row, the Dons got off to a sluggish 9-2 start in the first few minutes. Gavin Dodge had a couple early buckets, then…
Tuesday evening, the Varsity Women Dons traveled to Orinda to meet Miramonte on their home pitch. After an exciting 1-0 victory by our JV team, our girls were pumped to take on the Mats! The Dons came out fighting against a very skilled Miramonte team who knew how to communicate and move the ball downfield. Our defense deftly responded to…
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Acalanes High School JV Girls’ Soccer Team emerged victorious, defeating Miramonte 1-0. The closely contested match showcased the team’s cohesive gameplay and strategic prowess. A standout goal, executed with precision, secured the well-deserved win. The Acalanes JV girls demonstrated resilience in defense and tenacity in offense, earning not just a crucial…
Acalanes Wrestling wrapped up their final weekend of regular season tournaments with all three teams in action. The Girls team was at Goddess of the Vine tournament at Windsor High School. Senior Dakota Goyert finished 4th. The Varsity Boys were at the Hunter Diemert Memorial tournament at Livermore High. The JV boys were in The JV North Coast Championship at…
January 30, 2024 The JV Basketball team officially won the Diablo Athletic League last night!!! The young Dons beat College Park 58-46 to improve to 20-3 on the season and remain undefeated in league play! The current standings are as follows: DAL STANDINGS as of 1/30/2024 School Record Standing Comments Acalanes 10-0 1st 1 League Games Remaining Campolindo 8-2 2nd…
The Acalanes Girls Frosh/Soph team’s first weekday game on Thursday, January 25th against Campolindo started quickly with an attack that led to a shot and a big save by keeper Amelia Riley (#3). The Dons responded with sustained pressure keeping the ball in Campo’s half. Holding midfielder Eloise Greeson (#11) sent winger Mila Ellis (#22) through, but the shot was saved.…
January 29, 2024The JV Basketball team with its victory of Ygnacio Valley remains in first place. The current league standings are as follows: DAL STANDINGS as of 1/29/2024 School Record Standing Comments Acalanes 9-0 1st 2 League Games Remaining Las Lomas 8-1 2nd Lost to Acalanes (68-53) Campolindo 7-2 3rd Lost to Acalanes (55-36) Northgate 6-3 4th Play Acalanes on…
The Dons traveled to Moraga on Thursday night to take on the Campolindo Cougars. As usual, the match against our cross-town rival was filled with drama and high-energy play. The referee was very busy calling fouls and handing out yellow cards like candy on Halloween. Campo got on the scoreboard early in the match as they looped a kick just…
First off a shout out to the JV Women Dons Soccer team for a very impressive shutout of the Cougs Thursday evening. I enjoyed the write-up, and I too am hoping for a 4th season of Ted Lasso! Last Thursday was also the much anticipated rematch between the Acalanes Varsity Women and Campolindo. As expected, this was a very physical…
