On Tuesday, September 24, the Boys JV Water Polo team showed incredible team work and proved that not only do Dons Show Up, but also that Dons play with lots of heart. Playing against James Logan High School in Union City, the team made an amazing comeback but were defeated 9-10. It was truly an exciting game with the audience…
In a thrilling showdown dubbed “The Battle of the Dons,” the Acalanes Dons fell just short against the Amador Valley Dons, losing a heartbreaker 23-24. The game came down to a tense final play, where Acalanes attempted a 2-point conversion with 25 seconds remaining, but they were stopped inches short of the goal line. Despite outgaining Amador in total…
The Girls Flag Football team heated up the chilly Benicia stadium on Wednesday evening, defeating the Benicia Panthers 7-6 and then following up with a 19-7 victory over the Mt Diablo Devils for their second straight two-win night, moving to 1-0 in DAL divisional play with the win over Benicia. It was interception mania for Acalanes, with the Dons recording…
The JV Girls Volleyball had an up and down week as they continued in league play. On Tuesday, the team made the long, difficult trip to Walnut Creek to take on the Los Lomas Knights. The Dons, tired from the arduous travel, the rigors of school and distant memories of homecoming festivities, quickly fell behind 7-1 in the first set. …
The Girls Varsity Tennis team split their matches for the week, winning 6-3 over Las Lomas on Tuesday on the road, and falling 7-2 against Northgate on Thursday at home. Both opponents came into the matches with winning records as Las Lomas was 5-3 and Northgate was 8-3. Despite the challenge, the girls fought hard, pushing 6 of the 18…
What a scorcher it was on Tuesday night – in and out of the pool! It’s always a treat to trek out to the Coughlin Aquatics Complex – what a beautiful facility. These teams know each other well – there are a lot of friendships across these teams, so the energy was high, and the JV girls were pumped after…
It was a balmy 100 degrees when the Acalanes water polo teams arrived at the Carondelet Aquatic Complex. The stands were packed despite the heat and the Dons were ready for a rematch with the Carondelet Cougars after scrimmaging them back in August. Freshman Malin Stone got right to work winning the first spring and gaining possession for Acalanes. The…
The JV team is now 4-0 after they beat College Park 27-7 on Friday! College Park took a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter, but the Dons then scored 27 unanswered points. It took a team effort for this win — 11 offensive players touched the ball, and 18 different players made tackles or interceptions on defense. #11 Anthony…
September 20-21, 2024: The Boys Varsity Water Polo squad made quite a showing at the 9th Annual Vintage Valley Tournament at Napa Valley College during homecoming weekend, snagging a fabulous 3rd place and hauling back a shiny trophy that’s almost as big as their smiles! Go Dons!
September 17, 2024: In a water polo showdown for the ages, the Acalanes Men’s Varsity Water Polo Team swam their way to a jaw-dropping 18 to 5 triumph over the Dublin High School Gaels! While the score might scream “blowout,” don’t be fooled—this match was a nail-biter packed with slick plays and top-notch teamwork. Sophomore superstar Isaac Topp was a…