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 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…
The Girls Varsity Golf Team continued league play this week at Orinda Country Club against Miramonte. In the end only one stroke separated the two teams with Miramonte edging out Acalanes 276 to 277. Senior Miracle Gu led the scoring with a 43 (+6) and Juniors Chloe Vignoles, Courtney Hamill, Sophomore Cameron Koch and Freshman Nana Chunithipaisan and Ella Lyons rounded out the lineup. As the…
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,…
The Acalanes JV Girls Golf Team kicked off the season at the Silverado Tournament on September 4th. In their first high school competition and despite the soggy conditions, Daisy Carysforth, Ella Lyons, Lauren McCormick and Ruby Peters all played well and showed the tenacious spirit of the Lady Dons. The dedication and continuing growth of the JV Lady Dons bodes…
The Acalanes Girls Golf Team honored seniors Taylor Baker, Grace Wolpert, and Jordan Huskins at the end-of-season banquet held Saturday at Moraga Country Club. The team also celebrated its successes, individual accomplishments, and players who earned their Varsity letters.
The Lady Dons and Coach Steve Nelsen hit the road for a five-and-a-half-hour trip to Arcata, California to compete in the NCS Division 2 Tournament on Monday, October 27. Braving the cold, wind, and a frost-covered course, the team demonstrated remarkable heart and determination. While the final scores didn’t fall their way, the Lady Dons made a strong statement —…
In a high-stakes showdown at the DAL Championship, the Lady Dons rose to the occasion on Monday, October 20th. Needing a strong finish to keep NCS hopes alive, the team delivered under pressure, battling through tough conditions at Lone Tree Golf Course to claim 3rd place overall, just behind Northgate and Campolindo High Schools. The Dons were led by Junior Miracle Gu,…
On a chilly and overcast Wednesday morning, the Acalanes Girls Golf Team competed in the 2025 Antioch Invitational, an 18-hole tournament held at Lone Tree Golf Course, the same site that will host the DAL Championship on October 20th. Facing off against seven competitive teams, the event was a perfect opportunity for the Dons to fine-tune their game ahead of…
The Lady Dons Golf Team continued their impressive run last week, notching a big conference win on Tuesday, October 7, by defeating the Las Lomas Knights 249–254 at Boundary Oaks Golf Course—despite the course playing tougher than usual. While the final margin was close, the Dons established control early and never looked back. Junior Miracle Gu led the team with a stellar round of…