The Acalanes wrestling team started the team dual portion of their season at home Thursday night hosting the DAL Valley Division tri-dual. Acalanes was able to finally use their amazing new wrestling mat in competition for the first time. The mat was a generous donation from Cliff and Anne Olson!
Acalanes started the night with one of the favorites for the league championship in Mt. Diablo. The young Dons were ready for the challenge. Having to forfeit a few weight classes for multiple reasons it was going to be an uphill battle to win the dual. Mt. Diablo won the dual 50-27
Next up for the dons was Ygnacio Valley. Ygnacio valley beat Berean Christian in their first dual of the night. Instead of being disappointed on how the first dual went the Dons came out ready to show what they have been working on all season. With five Dons making their Varsity debut the Dons were able to secure victory in 12 of the 14 matches during the dual. With 9 of those coming by way of pins. The next dual for the Dons is next week Wednesday January 22nd against Campolindo at Mt. Diablo High School. Please come and support the Dons!
Individual Standout Performances
Amin Noroozi Jr 2-0 Both wins by Pin
Ian Sanftner Sr 2-0 Both wins by Pin
Roman Bettiga Sr 2-0
Gabriel Van Houten Jr 2-0
