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…
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,…