This one wasn’t pretty early, and it wasn’t supposed to be. Outsized and out of rhythm in the first half, the Lady Dons watched good looks rim out, and possessions slip away. But games like this are rarely decided by aesthetics. They’re decided by resolve. And when the fourth quarter arrived, the Dons showed exactly who they are. Senior…
If a picture is worth a thousand words, please enjoy this 3,000-word essay on this past Thursday evening’s competition between our fighting Dons and Northgate: Come cheer on these awesome athletes as they take on Benicia High away on Tuesday (1/13) at 5p, then at home against Clayton Valley Thursday (1/15) at 5p. Let’s GO Dons!!
Acalanes earned a 46–42 victory over Alameda on Saturday afternoon, leaning on their rebounding advantage, taking care of the ball, and balanced scoring to hold off a late push in the 2nd half by Alameda. The Dons played even with Alameda in the opening quarter, edging ahead 15–14 after one. Acalanes created separation in the second quarter, outscoring Alameda 17–6…
Acalanes and Atwater High School played to a 0–0 draw in a match that saw the Dons control much of the action but were unable to break through. Acalanes set the tone early, applying consistent pressure and controlling possession throughout the opening stages. The Dons enjoyed the majority of the ball in the first half, with Ben Karpuk playing a key role in maintaining…
Acalanes JV soccer team kicked off 2026 in impressive fashion, defeating Atwater 2-1 in their first game back from winter break on Saturday afternoon at home. The Dons wasted no time asserting their dominance, controlling possession and dictating the pace throughout the entire first half. The breakthrough came when Grant Cortez capitalized on the chaos in front of the box,…