Let’s start with the good news – the DONS big 21-6, 11-1 turnaround season earned them a 7 seed in the NCS D1 Bracket (reminder we are actually a D3 school which is based on enrollment). We will face Archie Williams (18-8, 6-4), the 10 seed, tonight at 7PM. Winner will advance to play the winner of #2 Redwood and…
We are hard at work planning a fun Booster Bash to help raise money for Dons Athletics. Did you know that Boosters pay for an on-staff certified athletic trainer, strength and conditioning equipment and so much more? Buy your tickets today, and help support our 830 Dons athletes across 28 sports.https://acalanesboosters.ejoinme.org/PurchaseTickets For more information, please visit our Booster Bash page:…
Acalanes High School’s Dons Rugby Club bounced back from last weekend’s defeat to De La Salle in emphatic fashion, shutting out Liberty High School 90-0 on a sunny and dry Saturday afternoon at Acalanes. From the opening whistle, the Dons asserted dominance, running in try after try with clinical execution and relentless intensity. Freshman hooker Joe Wilson, sporting freshly bleached…
The Dons rallied from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over College Park in their final regular season match before the NCS playoffs. The Falcons scored first on a well-placed corner kick, with a player collecting a deflection at the back post and firing past the Dons’ keeper from close range. Acalanes responded with sustained offensive pressure, featuring dangerous…
In a near perfect encapsulation of the season, the Frosh Boys Basketball team won a thriller against rival Miramonte, hung tough against powerhouse De La Salle, and decisively beat an overmatched College Park team to finish 14 – 13 for the year. Game 1 – Acalanes 65, Miramonte 63 The final week of the season started with a rivalry game…
Despite the ongoing atmospheric river Thursday night, the DONS supporters SHOWED UP to honor our 11 AMAZING SENIORS: Melisa Adatepe, Taylor Mikalis, Lucca DeBiasse, Sisi Houston, Leila Hamidi, Livi Foster, Alex Salazar, Sofia Cerruti, Demi Woods, Reiney Fish, and Nicole Nguyen! HUGE thanks to our Senior Night Committee for making this night so memorable for our seniors and their families!! In the driving rain, the Dons met the Northgate Broncos on a soggy pitch, with all 11…
Senior Night was a memorable occasion as Coach Paul Curtis led the 11 graduating seniors into the stands, where each player shared heartfelt reflections on their journey from young boys to becoming young men. They expressed deep gratitude to their parents who supported them on their journey. Following the emotional tribute, the Dons took the field for a hard-fought battle…
On Friday Acalanes was closed for the holiday weekend, but the Varsity Dons were on campus for their makeup game against Alhambra HS. It was a beautiful afternoon game where the girls got to play in daylight and sunny weather after having their Northgate game suspended the night before due to the downpour and flooded field. The Dons came out…
DONS love is in the air tonight at Chris Huber Gymnasium in beautiful Lafayette, California! The 11-1 Boys squad goes up against the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles 6-4 in the primetime slot tonight at 7PM. The DONS beat the Ugly Eagles earlier this season in Clayton by the score of 40-35. Clayton has since welcomed back two key starters, Elijah…
On Thursday, the JV girls soccer team returned home to close out the season, taking on the 8-3-3 Northgate Broncos team that beat them 4-1 earlier in the season. Undeterred by the driving rain and wind, the girls were able to flip the script, overwhelming the Broncos on the way to a 3-0 victory in perhaps their best overall performance…
