The Acalanes Dons made a loud and clear statement Friday night: “Fear the Blue” is back in full force. In a commanding performance, they crushed the Menlo-Atherton Bears 42-3, proving why they’re ranked No. 75 in California and an impressive No. 8 in the MaxPreps San Francisco Metro Football (2025) Rankings. From the opening whistle, the Dons were in complete…
In the first-ever Acalanes JV flag football game, Coaches Sverak, Malmquist, Miller, and Garcia had their squad ready from the first snap. Sophomore running back Avery Titus ripped off a long run on the first play from scrimmage and set the tone, though the Dons eventually turned the ball over on downs. Freedom scored first but missed the conversion. Acalanes…
The Bay Area is well versed in legendary passing attacks on the football field. From Montana to Rice, Young to Owens, those of a certain age have had the privilege of watching these masters of the passing game in action. On Thursday night at Acalanes Stadium, the Dons unleashed a legendary passing performance of their own. On a chilly, windy…
Immediately following their crushing victory over El Cerrito High School on Tuesday night with a final score of 21-3, the Varsity Dons Mens Water Polo Team absolutely dominated Alameda’s Encinal High School at Wednesdays match leaving a final score of 12-5 as the packed stands cheered, screamed, rang cow bells, and shook blue & white pom poms. Players across the…
The Undefeated Acalanes JV Boys Water Polo Team obliterated Encinal High School on Wednesday night with an 11-5 victory leaving the Encinal Jets frustrated and wondering just what hit them. The unquestioned Player of the Game was Junior Thomas Butler-Kurimai who absolutely dominated with an incredible NINE GOALS scored, while Sophomore Superstar Goalie Kingston Zolboo proved yet again that…
The Acalanes Girls’ Golf Team is off to a great start! In the past week, the Lady Dons have had three matches. In the first (non-league) match against Clayton Valley, returning Varsity players Miracle Gu and Jordan Huskins, shot in the mid-40s and Miracle birdied hole 16! Their low scores helped lead the Dons to a victory, 193-252. Sophomores Cici…
With the silhouette of Mount Diablo backlit by a moon filled sky, the Dons took the field to face Carondelet in flag football on Tuesday Night. The game was played at De La Salle whose field has been home to national champions and launched the careers of several NFL players. The Dons were hoping to improve their record to 2-0. …
It was a beautiful evening as the Acalanes women took to the pool for their first home game of the season against Archie Williams. The whistle blew and sophomore sprinter Malin Stone flew off the lane line to start the game. The Falcons gained posession but senior Olivia Whipple stole the ball and took off Senior Sara Williams caught the…