On a picture perfect day with beautiful hills in the background, the Dons traveled to Walnut Creek on Thursday to take on Northgate High School. The ample number of courts allowed all the girls, including the extended matches, to play at the same time. The girls fought hard but ultimately lost 8-1, with the lone victory coming at Line 3…
By DON DELCO SAN FRANCISCO — Two first-half rushing touchdowns by Rocco Coniglio proved to be more than enough to lead the Acalanes freshman football team to its first win of the season, 23-6 over St. Ignatius on Saturday, Sept. 12 at J.B. Murphy Field. The Dons’ dictated the majority of the game with a consistent performance from all three…
The Girls Varsity Golf Team continued league play last week, going toe-to-toe with Campolindo in a match on a very warm day at Rossmoor Golf Club on Tuesday, September 8th. Although the Dons ultimately came up short, the Lady Dons showcased resilience, momentum, and focus that signals great things ahead. Senior Miracle Gu led the scoring and Junior CiCi Ning,…
Since flag football became a high school sport 4 years ago, Acalanes and College Park have been two of the top programs in the Diablo Athletic League. According to MaxPreps, Acalanes had the advantage in the rivalry with a record of 3-2 against the Falcons, including a nailbiting 13-6 win at College Park last year. This year, the Falcons came…
“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” There was nothing smooth about Friday’s voyage against St. Ignatius. The Wildcats arrived 2-0 with a team that was big, fast and physical, particularly along both lines of scrimmage. By halftime, they had built a 28-0 lead, and while the Dons steadied themselves considerably after the break, St. Ignatius ultimately left with a…
Saint Ignatius @ Acalanes, September 11th The Acalanes Dons home opener was touted by many as the game of the season. And it was delivered. High scoring, packed with highlights. Acalanes led throughout the match up, but unfortunately late in the fourth quarter, Saint Ignatius scored, and left little time for the Dons to get back to work. While both…
On a hot Wednesday evening, the Acalanes JV squad welcomed College Park for what promised to be a heavyweight league showdown. The Dons entered the matchup with a stingy defense that had allowed just seven points in their first five games. Acalanes wasted no time. On the Dons opening drive, Maria Sakaguti and Daphne Hwang got the offense started downfield…
On Thursday, the Girls Varsity Tennis team returned home to take on perennial sports powerhouse San Ramon Valley. Undaunted by the opponent or the heat wave that caused the matches to start late and be played as 8-game pro sets, the Dons won by a decisive margin of 7-2. On the singles side, Liza Sokolova won 8-5 at Line 1,…
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 Playing through 95-degree heat on their home courts, the JV Dons tennis team brought the fire against Bishop O’Dowd High School, battling through long rallies, clutch deuce points, and intense doubles action to earn an exciting 9–3 team victory. The Dons stayed composed under pressure, showed great depth across the lineup, and finished the day with strong…
On Tuesday, the Dons traveled to Oakland to take on Bishop O’Dowd High School at Merritt College and lost a close match in the heat 6-3. On the singles side, Liza Sokolova lost 6-2, 6-1 at Line 1, Audrey Tseng had an impressive 6-3, 6-2 win at Line 2, Jasmine Taylor lost 6-1, 6-3 at Line 3, Emery Stern lost…