On Thursday, the Varsity Girls Tennis team returned home to take on Northgate High School in a rematch. The girls played better this time but lost 8-1 again, with the lone victory coming at Line 3 doubles with Delphine Fisher and Alessa Smith. Both XO doubles lines also won. On the singles side, Audrey Tseng lost 6-1, 6-1 at Line…
The Girls Varsity Golf Team continued league play last week at Rossmoor Golf Club against Las Lomas. Acalanes edged out Las Lomas 269 to 273 to put up its first win of the season. Senior Miracle Gu led the scoring with a 49 and Sophomore Cameron Koch and Freshman Nana Chunithipaisan both putting up solid 50’s. Senior Reagan Holmes, Junior CiCi Ning and Freshman Ella…
The Acalanes Women’s Water Polo team headed to Davis the second annual Heather Carr Invitational tournament. Last year, the girls went 4-0 and were hoping to do the same this year. Acalanes vs. Rio Americano The last time the Dons met the Rio Americano Raiders, the whole school was cheering the team on at the Acalanes Invitational. The Davis crowd…
On Tuesday, the Girls Varsity Tennis headed to Walnut Creek to take on the Las Lomas Knights. On the singles side, Audrey Tseng lost 7-6, 6-1 at Line 1, Liza Sokolova won 6-1, 6-0 at Line 2, Addi McBride won 6-4, 6-2 at Line 3, Louie Kubas won 6-2, 6-3 at Line 4, Jasmine Taylor won 6-1, 6-0 at Line…
Acalanes’ JV squad rolled into Berean Christian and delivered a highlight‑packed performance—six touchdowns by six different players, three interceptions by three different defenders, and nonstop energy from whistle to whistle. Berean Christian opened with the ball, but the Dons’ defense immediately set the tone. Norah Taylor built a three‑play wall, stacking a block, a flag pull, and another block to…
SEPTEMBER 24 The Lady Dons faced their toughest opponent of the season so far, taking on Miramonte on their home courts. It was a competitive match against an experienced and consistent team, and the Acalanes players showed great sportsmanship, effort, and determination throughout the day. In doubles, Avery Marshall and Brooke Lewis earned a strong 8-3 win at Line 1.…
Acalanes Cross Country opened its DAL League season last Wednesday at Hidden Valley Park, competing in hot conditions for its first league meet of the season. The Dons followed that performance with a strong showing at Saturday’s Be the GOAT Invitational, where Acalanes won both the varsity boys and varsity girls team divisions in the three-mile race in Pinole. DAL…
The Acalanes JV Boys Water Polo team continued their undefeated season Saturday in Novato, delivering a dominant 19–0 victory over the Novato Hornets. From the opening minute, the Dons were in control. Theo Penn wasted no time getting Acalanes on the scoreboard, scoring within the first minute. Luke Wellen followed with a smooth finish into the corner, and the Dons…
LAFAYETTE — Acalanes gave its homecoming crowd plenty to celebrate Friday night, pairing a suffocating defense with another record-setting pace from quarterback Tyler Winkles in a 42-15 win over American Canyon. Winkles threw for 427 yards and five touchdowns, while the Dons defense forced five punts and came up with three fourth-down stops as Acalanes improved to 4-1 on the…
The preseason is over, and the games count now. Tuesday the 22nd brought the start of league play for the varsity Dons volleyball team, with College Park coming to Acalanes. The Dons may have been distracted by the approximately 4,700 Homecoming activities taking place this week, and dropped the first set, 23 – 25. They eventually remembered they were there…