Varsity Football Dominates Heritage 34-14 in NCS Semi-Finals with a Rain-Soaked Victory

On a wet and wild Friday night, the Acalanes Dons delivered a commanding performance against Heritage, securing a 34-14 win in the NCS Semi-Finals. The victory, highlighted by stellar defense and a ground-heavy offense, sets the stage for a much-anticipated showdown against Campolindo in the NCS Championship. The Dons dominated two weeks in a row and played great against Heritage…

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Girls Frosh Soccer: Things get ugly for the Eagles

  Saturday November 23rd was wet and windy, but that didn’t stop the Acalanes “Frosh and the Furious” ladies soccer team from dominating the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles with a 6:2 win.   Ten minutes went by as each team probed for weaknesses and settled into their rhythm.  The scoring silence was broken after the Dons earned a corner kick.…

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The 2024 Lady Dons Water Polo Season Comes to an End

The Lady Dons headed to Concord to take on the Carondelet Cougars in the CIF Quarterfinals. It has certainly been a journey with Carondelet this season. The Dons season started with a scrimmage against the Cougars back in August. Acalanes was a new team, full of jitters, and no score was recorded. When the teams met for their official game…

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Girls Frosh Soccer Season Kicks Off!

  The Acalanes girl’s frosh soccer team kicked off the season on Saturday with a day of double-header soccer on a beautiful and crisp November morning. Game one against Bishop O’Dowd felt evenly matched on both sides of the ball. Led by coach Peter Bonfanti, the Dons battled the Dragons in their quest to start off the season with a…

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Varsity Football Dominates Dublin 42-13 in Thrilling Start to NCS Playoffs

The 2024 NCS playoffs began with a bang as Varsity Football showcased why they have been a force this season. After a successful regular season, the new NCS playoff formulas moved Acalanes up to Division 3—a well-deserved jump considering the diluted competition in Division 5 this postseason. From the opening kickoff, the Dons dominated the game, ultimately winning 42-13 against…

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Acalanes Women’s Water Polo Takes 4th in NCS!

The Acalanes Lady Dons played their hearts out tonight at the Soda Center. The stands were packed and the energy was electric. The whistle blew and both teams came out strong. The Mats won the first sprint but the Dons stole the ball and almost sunk one into the twine. The Mats were able to capitalize on the next play…

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