The Acalanes JV soccer team hosted cross-town rivals Las Lomas on Tuesday night in a tightly contested match that came down to a single goal. The Knights came out firing from the opening whistle, catching the Dons off guard and scoring early to take a 1-0 lead. The goal set the tone for what would become a defensive battle, with…
The Acalanes Dons freshman boys made the short trip to Miramonte on Thursday and delivered a statement performance, cruising to a dominant 3–0 win over their cross-town rivals. From the opening whistle, the Dons set the tone. Just five minutes in, midfielder Jonny Rubin opened the scoring, meeting a perfectly weighted cross from right winger Mason Foster and one timing…
The Acalanes Dons faced a demanding week of competition, taking on two strong programs in Las Lomas and Clayton Valley. Despite dropping both contests, Acalanes showed resilience and competitiveness throughout the week, highlighted by strong scoreless stretches and determined defensive efforts. Tuesday, January 13 vs. Las Lomas High School (3–0 Loss)Acalanes controlled the tempo through much of the first half…
The JV girls basketball team clinched a hard fought victory against Los Lomas on Tuesday, 1/13/26, maintaining their poise and the lead over the rallying Knights in the 4th quarter. The Dons led almost the entire game with the final score 32 to 27. Six Dons scored with Rania Adil leading the Dons with 12 points. The team offensive effort…
From the opening moments, it was clear Thursday night at Northgate was going to be different. The pace was choppy, the energy uneven, and—perhaps fittingly—a horn accidentally sounded during the National Anthem. It turned out to be an early warning: this was going to be a game that required toughness more than touch. It wasn’t smooth. It wasn’t elegant. It…
After three tough losses in a row, the Lady Dons took to the Benicia pitch looking to get back to form for their Tuesday night match. The players were hyped and determined, the visiting stands were filled with cheering parents, and there was an aura of optimism in the air – this team was due! From the start it seemed…
Just before the thick January fog rolled in, our Acalanes wrestlers delivered a bright team performance and left no doubt about the outcome. Final Score: Acalanes 78 – BC 6. The night was filled with big moves and bigger moments, with pins from Lilah Kring, Kirian Gracie, Jake Hammons, Duncan Kinsey, Gabe VanHouten, Ryaan Kahn, Adam Caicedo. Strong forfeit wins…
In a match defined by toughness, composure, and timely brilliance, the Acalanes Freshman Dons (6-0) earned a hard-fought 2–1 victory over rival Las Lomas on Tuesday afternoon. The Dons were led by forward Mason Foster who notched 1 goal and 1 assist and was named “Man of the Match” by the coaching staff. The opening half was a back-and-forth battle with chances on both sides. Acalanes nearly…
Acalanes put together a composed road performance Tuesday afternoon, defeating Las Lomas 51–34 behind a fast start and sustained defensive pressure. The Dons took control early, opening the game with a 21–7 first quarter and carrying a 33–18 advantage into halftime. Acalanes remained disciplined after the break, limiting second-chance opportunities and preventing Las Lomas from finding any offensive rhythm over…
First Half: Weathering the Storm The game got off to a physical and challenging start. Early on, Benicia took control with well-connected passes and confident play on their home turf. Following some aggressive play on both ends, Benicia took advantage of a free kick just 5 minutes into the match to take the lead, 1-0. That was all the Dons…