The Acalanes Junior Varsity Girls Golf Team took to the course on Sept 10th, playing behind the Varsity match against Miramonte at Rossmoor. The next day, the JV Team participated in a “friendly” scramble match with Campolindo at Moraga Country Club, continuing to build their skills and teamwork as they prepare for future varsity-level competition. With a talented and determined group…
It was a tale of two matches this week for the Acalanes Girls Golf Team. On Monday, Sept 8th, the Dons battled hard in a tight Away match at the challenging Orinda Country Club, ultimately falling to Miramonte by just two strokes. Despite the narrow loss, the team brought their “A” game and showed grit on one of the toughest courses they’ll face…
The Acalanes Girls’ Golf Team is off to a great start! In the past week, the Lady Dons have had three matches. In the first (non-league) match against Clayton Valley, returning Varsity players Miracle Gu and Jordan Huskins, shot in the mid-40s and Miracle birdied hole 16! Their low scores helped lead the Dons to a victory, 193-252. Sophomores Cici…
All of the Lady Dons represented Acalanes very well at the DAL Championships at Blue Rock Springs golf course on Monday, finishing third place in the championship and third place in league play. The team was represented by seniors Haley and Hana Chelemedos, who finished 5th and 6th respectively at the tournament, Juniors Taylor Baker, Jordan Huskins and Grace…
Led by the dominant senior trio of Hana and Haley Chelemedos (4 year varsity players) and Campbell Evans (2 year varsity player), the Lady Don golfers ALL showed up strong for senior night, beating the Cougs 238-245 at Contra Costa Country Club and improving their record to 4-4 for the year with one remaining match v. Las Lomas and then…
Playing without senior first-team all league golfers Haley Chelemedos and Campbell Evans, the cougars thought they’d have a relaxing win on their home golf course. Are you kidding?? These are the Lady Don Golfers and they came to play! Led by senior Hana Chelemedos, and closely followed by the excellent play of her teammates battling on every hole, the match…
Haley C’s Tee Shot on #8
Playing with a ton of heart against league favorite Northgate, the Lady Dons prevailed in every way except on the final scorecards, losing two well contested matches. Grace, elegance, senior leadership, attitude, personal bests, great shots and a bright outlook were displayed in abundance by the Dons over the two matches and, in that regard, the Lady Dons were big…
It is always nice to start the season strong, and the Lady Don Golfers–Haley Chelemedos, Jordan Huskins, Miracle Gu, Taylor Baker, Grace Wolpert and Hana Chelemedos–did just that, dispatching the DAL Valley division champion College Park Falcons by 17 strokes in Monday’s match at Contra Costa Country Club. Led by seniors Hana Chelemedos (with an early season team low of…
Happy Summer! Hope our Lady Don Golfers have been enjoying some great rounds on the golf links! Our golf season is approaching fast, with tryouts on August 12 (~6 holes at Contra Costa Country Club) and a scrimmage vs. College Park on August 19 also at Contra Costa. If you are planning to tryout for the team, you must be…