The freshmen boys took their talents to Benicia on Saturday for a 3-game pre-season tournament at Benicia High School. The games themselves were quick, just 20 minutes each with a running clock. But that didn’t mean they weren’t action-packed, with many stellar plays and moments, along with a few missed opportunities that may prove to be very valuable lessons…
It’s Game Day Week at Acalanes High, and the Dons are fired up to make their mark once again as they battle for the NCS Championship crown. With their eyes set on defeating Campo and claiming victory, the Dons are entering the game stronger than ever! This year’s championship showdown takes place at a neutral location—Las Lomas High—where fans and…
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…
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.…
Freshman boys basketball played a five-period scrimmage against St. Mary’s on Tuesday to launch their 2024-2025 season. Fresh off of tryouts and their introduction to high school basketball practices, the Dons came out full of energy with a frenetic, full court press against St. Mary’s. They forced several turnovers early on, and Nick Zagorov scored the first basket of…
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…
A day after their fantastic win over Berean Christian, the Flag Football Dons learned that they won a 3-team tie-breaker and would be playing in the DAL Championships. So much for the season being over as expected. And, congratulations, against #1 seed Northgate. Worry? Not these Lady Dons. In a closely contested game against the #14 NCS ranked Broncos, who…
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…
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…
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…