The Acalanes Dons are headed to the NCS Championship after a gritty and electrifying 4–2 win over Cardinal Newman on the road on Wednesday. And, the Dons came out swinging…literally. Leadoff catalyst Ando Butner stepped in, worked the count to 2-0, then said ‘enough waiting around’ and obliterated a 92 mph fastball deep to left for a leadoff home…
The stage is set for Wednesday. The stakes are sky-high. It’s the North Coast Section Semi-Finals and the Dons are coming. ALL IN! Acalanes baseball isn’t just showing up. They’re storming in with chemistry and a laser-focused mission: survive and advance. Fueled by fearless seniors, the taste of an NCS title in their mouths, and a brotherhood forged in…
Welcome to Dons Playoff Baseball, read the GameChanger welcome message. The message continued… giving the weather update: Saturday in Moraga—sunny skies, 59 degrees, real feel of 68. No video highlights? What?! NCS forbids any videotaping of the game. Tragic. Because this was the kind of game that deserved its own ESPN 30 for 30. Things That Come in Tens: Ten runs.…
Smith Was the Maestro. The Defense Was the Symphony. Call him B Steady. Call him B Stealth. Call him B Money. Whatever moniker you choose, Branson Smith was absolutely cash on Wednesday. The right-hander didn’t just pitch, he went to work with basically 3 up and 3 down each inning. Six quick innings, eight strikeouts, one hit, no walks, no runs, no drama, and…
This isn’t just another game. This is playoff baseball—and your Acalanes Dons are charging in with fire, focus, and nothing to lose. After a season of walk-off wins, clutch hits, high-wire finishes, and gritty, grind-it-out team play, the Dons have arrived exactly where they belong: the North Coast Section (NCS) Division 2 playoffs. It all goes down Tuesday at 4…
This past week, the Acalanes Dons faced off in a two-game showdown against the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles — not sure why they’re called the “Ugly Eagles,” but it was not a pretty week for CV. Game 1: Dons Go to War and Win on the Road Tuesday on the road, the Dons stepped into Eagles territory and walked out…
With the departure of a coach whose legacy will long be remembered, the Acalanes football program steps confidently into a new chapter—one led by a familiar face with a proven track record. Coach Joel “Blue” Isaac, a respected leader and mentor within the Dons community, now takes the reins as Head Coach, bringing with him a bold vision, deep experience,…
League play is heating up, and your Acalanes Dons are right in the thick of it — battling hard, winning big, and writing one heck of a story. So far, the Dons have split their league matchups — first with Benicia and most recently against Alhambra. There’s something about that Benicia home field that’s got us shaking our heads. Maybe…
Tonight is the Booster Bash — the biggest night of the year for our 847 student-athletes. We show up like we did for Bethal Imasuen — who never played football until this year, stepped onto the field and crushed it, earning his future at Boise State and chasing a brand-new dream. That’s the spirit of Acalanes! We were there! …
Monday: The Lamorinda Classic kicked off with rainclouds rolling in, dampening the fields and causing Casa Grande Gauchos to hesitate before making the journey to the 94549. But the Acalanes Dons? Let’s Play! 100%! They were ready to face whatever the weather had to throw at them-All In! While the Gauchos took cover, as the Dons embraced…
