On Thursday night the Dons took on the Knights at home and emerged victorious! The match started as the Acalanes vs Las Lomas matches always do – physical, aggressive, fast, and significant hussle from both teams. There was a lot of back-and-forth play, but the defensive line of Tatum Keely, Edie Berzansky, Avery DeMent, and Tori Hiatt would have to…
It was first-place Clayton on Friday night,With the Dons in second, ready to fight.But the opening spree,Went 28–0, you see—Proved the race for the top wasn’t tight. We were shorthanded, that much is clear,Missing Cam and Preston, oh dear.But Clayton came fast,And the die was soon cast—The beating was frankly severe. They’re ranked twenty-sixth in the state,And gave a beating…
Acalanes battled Mt. Diablo to a 3–3 tie on Tuesday night, with the Red Devils scoring on the final play of the match to dampen what had been a strong Dons performance. Acalanes created early chances through Luke Wilson, Zachary Birrell, and Charlie Phillips, and broke through in the 22nd minute when Omri Noiman converted a penalty kick to put the Dons ahead. Just five minutes later,…
Senior Night is always about more than basketball. Yes, the scoreboard matters. The season matters. The standings matter. But nights like Friday are really about something deeper: recognition, gratitude, and the rare privilege of watching a group of young athletes become something larger than a roster. The Lady Dons did all of that, and then some. In a gym filled…
What a fun and electric night for the ACA wrestling program as we loaded up the caravan with the entire team (30+ wrestlers) and rolled uphill to Camplindo. A friendly crosstown rivalry, familiar faces, familiar mats, and the quiet confidence that comes from strength in numbers. The whistle blew. The circle tightened. And match by match, Acalanes answered. Big wins…
Acalanes delivered a gritty, high-energy road performance Monday afternoon, battling through a physical game and executing late to earn a 48–42 win over Campolindo in a tightly contested rivalry matchup. Acalanes set the tone early, jumping out to a 16–9 lead in the opening quarter behind aggressive defense and strong rebounding. Campolindo responded to keep the game tight heading into…
Away at cross-town rivals Mats last Thursday, our fighting Dons continued their winning streak (and undefeated league run). Long story short, Audrey Tseng (#4) put one in the back of the net in the first and another in the second for a beautifully balanced game, but let’s get to the details: The first goal came early to set the tone……
For something to remain a true rivalry, both sides have to win their share. And, to be blunt, Acalanes hadn’t held up its end of that bargain against Campolindo in a while. In fact, the Dons’ last win over the Cougars came back in 2017. The last time Acalanes beat Campolindo, TikTok hadn’t been invented and the iPhone X was…
The Acalanes JV boys traveled to the historic Presidio in San Francisco for a match that offered a stunning Golden Gate Bridge backdrop but a rocky start on the pitch. In a game defined by a frantic opening and a relentless comeback effort, the Dons ultimately fell 1-2 to a resilient University High. The match began under unusual circumstances, with…