Midway through the 2018 season, the Lady Dons started a multi year undefeated run. Breeding multiple D1 athletes that continue to thrive in college today. At the time, it was clear that Acalanes had a once in a generation roster of talent that produced a historic record breaking 54-0 record. In 2021, the Miramonte Matadors grabbed the torch, breaking our…
The Dons JV football team enjoyed a special end of the season party at the home of Will Roberts and his parents’ Matt and Katie. Coaches Randy Henderson, Bill Frazier and Francisco Trejo presented gifts to Team Mom’s Gina McKenzie and Kristie Darin, and Gina and Kristie returned the favor with gifts to the coaches from all of the JV…
Last year’s playoff run was too full of promise to have ended so abruptly. Coaches, players, parents, students, alumni, teachers, administrators, and the whole Acalanes community have been looking forward to another shot at a long run in the NCS. Tonight we get our chance. All the work that the coaches and players have been putting in since Spring, their…
Girls Water Polo NCS Semi-finals Tonight was an extra special night where the Dons beat Campo 7-5. Huge fan turnout from the Acalanes supporters. Everyone was there to root on our Dons! Thank you to Boosters for covering ticket costs for our students. Kudos to our coaches putting our players in the best position to win. Misha Buchel executed a…
As we head into the first of hopefully many playoff games, this Friday at home vs the 9-1 Concord Minutemen, let’s take a moment and dive more deeply into our Dons’ own 9-1 regular season. Before we look at the season numbers, let’s first share the MaxPreps Players of the Week from last week’s victory over the Northgate Broncos. MAXPREP…
A cliché is a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. Sports clichés such as he is a “team player” or she gives “110 percent” are commonly used both in sports and in business. Another, “Football is Family”, was on full display in the JV Football season finale against the Northgate Broncos as the family grew…
The Oxford Language dictionary defines “perfection” as follows: the condition, state, or quality of being free, or as free as possible, from all flaws or defects The Acalanes Dons finished their pre and in-league seasons with a single loss on their record at 9-1 and a chance for at least a 10-win season. That accomplishment would be the most wins…
In the 1st Round of the NCS Playoffs, the #3 Seed, Acalanes Dons win in commanding fashion, clobbering the Monte Vista Mustangs 13-5. From the opening sprint, the Dons took the lead and never looked back. Winning the 2nd & 3rd Quarters 4-0 and 5-1 respectively, cruising to victory. The Dons take this much needed momentum into the Semifinal’s, where they play a familiar…
Overcoming tough weather conditions, a long drive and a very early morning, the Lady Don Golfers ended the season in style, finishing #10 at NCS at Foxtail Golf Course in Rohnert Park. Capping multiple years of all-league honors, seniors Kendal Geddes and Makena Chelemedos recorded season lows of 82 & 83 and senior Juliet Becker recorded an all-time personal best!…
Acalanes Boys JV Water Polo crushed Clayton Valley 9-5 during the opening night of the College Park JV Water Polo Tournament Thursday night. This young and previously inexperienced Team has knuckled down all season with more than 10 hours a week of practice every single day after school, and the result of their sweat and dedication was clear to everyone…