Dons Rugby faced a major test this weekend, taking on the Jesuit Marauders, the #3 ranked team nationally, in a matchup that highlighted both the challenge ahead and the promise of the program’s future. The Dons entered the match with a young and raw squad, starting freshmen at key positions 2, 8, and 10, along with eight other first-year players.…
On Tuesday January 20 the Lady Dons hit the road to take on the Berkeley Yellowjackets for a non-league match. From the kickoff, the Yellowjackets showed they were going to be an efficient offensive team. Passes were crisp, accurate, and quick-paced positioning was impressive. But, the Acalanes defense was ready and just as impressive. Goalie Maria Statnikova also had her…
Acalanes came out strong Friday afternoon and set the tone early, earning a 50–37 win over Alhambra despite nearly half the squad out with injuries or illness. While only suiting up 8, Acalanes wasted no time establishing momentum, jumping out to a 20–7 lead in the opening quarter behind active defense and efficient shot-making. The Dons continued to apply pressure…
Two stars of the night: Dunking Landon Deily and Coach Ric Shepard Before getting to the basketball, a bit of context. Martinez is one of those towns that quietly carries more history than it lets on. Incorporated in 1876, it was an important Gold Rush–era trading and shipping hub, thanks to its location along the Carquinez Strait. Over the years,…
Acalanes battled back from a two-goal deficit to earn a hard-fought 2–2 tie against Northgate on Thursday night, controlling the tempo for much of the match and playing aggressively until the final whistle. Northgate struck early, scoring on a counterattack in the 4th minute to take a 1–0 lead. The Dons responded by increasing pressure, with attacking runs from Luke Wilson and Omri Noiman creating sustained chances.…
Acalanes and Campolindo played to an entertaining 1–1 tie on Tuesday night in a high-intensity match with a spirited crowd on hand. The first half saw the Dons generate several quality chances through sustained pressure, led by Omri Noiman and Zachary Birrell, who consistently disrupted Campo’s buildup. Defensively, Aidan Parnell and Eli Romick anchored the back line and limited Campolindo’s opportunities. The teams headed into halftime scoreless. Campolindo struck first…
Acalanes delivered a dominant performance on Monday afternoon, pulling away early and never looking back in a 69–31 win over Las Lomas. Acalanes set the tone in the opening quarter, jumping out to a 15–5 lead behind strong defensive pressure and efficient shooting. The offense stayed balanced in the second quarter, matching Las Lomas 15–12 to take a 30–17 advantage…
In a rivalry match that felt far tighter than the final score, the Acalanes Freshman Dons (9-0) erupted for four goals in a ten-minute stretch of the second half to shut out crosstown rival Campolindo, 4–0. Midfielder David “The Machine” Penn (#17) led the charge, earning “Man of the Match” honors from his teammates after scoring twice, including a stunning long-range strike.…
Dons 1, Ugly Eagles 0 This past Thursday, Clayton Valley came to Acalanes with a fast, aggressive, dare we say rough start – ready to put up a fight. And it was all of that, with the majority of the first half played on the Aca side, many shots on goal, and a subsequent defensive showcase from Audrey Tseng (#4),…
The Dons hoped to cage the Cougars Tuesday night, when the JV soccer team hosted Camplindo. Dons dominated in the first half, maintaining possession and creating multiple scoring chances. Campo capitalized on a long shot, finding the net and going up 1 – 0 before the end of the first half. In the second half of the game, Acalanes continued…