On a chilly Friday night, the Acalanes Varsity Football team faced off at home against the Las Lomas Knights. Prior to the game, the Seniors on the team were honored along with their families. The Dons were competing to secure their first outright league championship in 43 years, and to continue a seven-game home win streak that extended back to…
In a thrilling showdown on the night after Halloween with rain creating a slippery field and ball that made passing almost impossible, the Acalanes Varsity football team beat rival Campo for the first time since 2019. Leading up to the battle, the Freshman team beat Campo 50-10. Although hopes were high for a Dons sweep across all levels—a feat never…
Acalanes vs. Campolindo, Oct 31 The set-up was perfect. Last game of the season. Cross town rivals. Halloween eve. Did not turn out to be that scary, for the Dons, who came away with a big win of 50-10. Coach Hansen sent out his entire offensive line (Sean Tandler (55) Kyle Sanftner (56), Matei Bolata (60), Grady Branagh…
After the end of season party that the Widmanns graciously hosted at their beautiful home on Sunday, the Varsity Girls Tennis team traveled to Northgate High School on Tuesday for the Diablo Athletic League (DAL) Division Championship tournament. Just like last year, 16 girls participated, two in singles and 14 in doubles (7 teams). Prior to the matches, Aamena Shipchandler was…
The Girls Varsity Tennis team closed out the regular season on Tuesday, cruising to a 9-0 victory over College Park, upping their record to 6-8 on the season. Before the matches, the team celebrated Senior Night for the five Seniors; Sienna Moise, Piper Duff, Kate Widmann, Hanna Wisniewska, and Jadith LaBonge. The event included short presentations, family photo ops, and refreshments…
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In a game that felt like a state championship showdown, the Acalanes Dons edged out the Clayton Valley Charter Eagles with a nail-biting score of 28-27, marking the first time in school history that Acalanes has defeated the Division 1 powerhouse. Under the leadership of Coach Floyd Burnsed, who has been at the Dons helm for nine seasons, this victory…
Acalanes vs. Clayton Valley Charter, Oct 17 Our freshman Dons prevailed in their match-up with CVC, putting on a defensive clinic, out scoring the Ugly Eagles 20-3. The Dons “D” showed up, specifically in the red zone. CVC had a successful initial drive, getting the ball to the half yard line, and D-line (Kyle Sanftner (56), Sean Tandler…
The Girls Varsity Tennis team had two rematches again this week. On Tuesday, the Dons defeated the Las Lomas Knights, matching their 6-3 victory against them on September 24th. On Thursday, the Dons lost to the Northgate Broncos 5-4, but narrowed the gap after falling 7-2 against them on September 26th. Las Lomas Knights On Tuesday, the girls defeated the…
In a classic high school football showdown, the Acalanes Dons triumphed over the Miramonte Matadors with a hard-fought 35-28 victory on Friday night. This win marks Acalanes’ sixth consecutive victory against Miramonte, improving their record to 7-2 under head coach Floyd Burnsed over the past nine years, and 12-9 in their last 21 meetings. The game began with a jolt…