In a highly anticipated rivalry game, Acalanes squared off against their archrival, Campo, in a thrilling contest Friday night that ended in a 20-17 victory for the Dons. While quarterbacks and skill players often dominate the headlines, it was the relentless efforts of the offensive and defensive lines that truly carried the Dons to victory. Offensive Line: The Backbone of…
It’s Game Day Week at Acalanes High, and the Dons are fired up to make their mark once again as they battle for the NCS Championship crown. With their eyes set on defeating Campo and claiming victory, the Dons are entering the game stronger than ever! This year’s championship showdown takes place at a neutral location—Las Lomas High—where fans and…
On a wet and wild Friday night, the Acalanes Dons delivered a commanding performance against Heritage, securing a 34-14 win in the NCS Semi-Finals. The victory, highlighted by stellar defense and a ground-heavy offense, sets the stage for a much-anticipated showdown against Campolindo in the NCS Championship. The Dons dominated two weeks in a row and played great against Heritage…
The Lady Dons headed to Concord to take on the Carondelet Cougars in the CIF Quarterfinals. It has certainly been a journey with Carondelet this season. The Dons season started with a scrimmage against the Cougars back in August. Acalanes was a new team, full of jitters, and no score was recorded. When the teams met for their official game…
A day after their fantastic win over Berean Christian, the Flag Football Dons learned that they won a 3-team tie-breaker and would be playing in the DAL Championships. So much for the season being over as expected. And, congratulations, against #1 seed Northgate. Worry? Not these Lady Dons. In a closely contested game against the #14 NCS ranked Broncos, who…
The 2024 NCS playoffs began with a bang as Varsity Football showcased why they have been a force this season. After a successful regular season, the new NCS playoff formulas moved Acalanes up to Division 3—a well-deserved jump considering the diluted competition in Division 5 this postseason. From the opening kickoff, the Dons dominated the game, ultimately winning 42-13 against…
The Acalanes Lady Dons played their hearts out tonight at the Soda Center. The stands were packed and the energy was electric. The whistle blew and both teams came out strong. The Mats won the first sprint but the Dons stole the ball and almost sunk one into the twine. The Mats were able to capitalize on the next play…
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…
The Varsity Water Polo Team has concluded their last three regular season games, but their journey isn’t finished yet as they advance to the North Coast Sections (NCS) for the first time in four long years. On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the Dons celebrated Senior Night in a matchup against the College Park Falcons, ending with a score of 2-23.…
This was such a great season for the Boys JV Water Polo team! It’s the best they’ve played since the pandemic and this year they made it to the DAL League Junior Varsity Tournament. Unfortunately, they were eliminated after the first game. So many members of the team struggled with various colds/flu/cough during the last couple of weeks. However, these…