Tuesday night’s trip to Las Lomas had all the markings of a measuring-stick game for the Dons. The Knights were coming off an impressive win over Ygnacio Valley, they were at home, and they featured a dangerous weapon in Saba Pachulia, the hot-shooting son of former Warriors great Zaza Pachulia. If Las Lomas planned to ride Saba’s shooting to another…
Las Lomas never found its footing. From the opening tip, the Lady Dons made it clear this would be their night, taking care of business at home behind a historic shooting display from senior Lexi Le, who buried eight three-pointers to tie her own school record and turn a league matchup into a statement. The tone was set early. The…
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,…
A New Year’s reflection: where we’ve been, who’s stood with us, and the legacy we carry onto the mat. On Thursday night, under the bright lights of our first home dual of the season, we honored exactly that. We celebrated our senior grapplers, Marley Oh, Kirian Gracie, and Gabe Van Houten, whose final home walk reminded us that every match…
Playing Saturday at Acalanes High School, the Freshman Dons (5-0) turned in a complete performance, rolling to an emphatic 8–0 victory over Berean Christian. The constant attack was led by team captain Mason Foster and striker Nick Siewert, who each notched hat tricks. Foster was named “Man of the Match” by the coaching staff for his leadership and clinical finishing. The breakthrough came in the 5th minute of the match when midfielder Jonny Rubin threaded a perfectly weighted ball into space for Siewert who finished…
On a chilly Thursday night, the Lady Dons took to the pitch for their first season match. Co-captain Tori Hiatt hyped up the team in their pre-game huddle and the starters took their positions with smiles but strong determination. Acalanes started strong and showed good ball movement, hard challenges, and nice positioning to create a few early offensive opportunities. However,…