After a close-fought win against a highly ranked San Marin team last week, the Dons were on the road traveling through the Caldecott Tunnel to take on traditional powerhouse Bishop O’Dowd and their star-studded coaching staff. In recent years the O’Dowd field hasn’t exactly been the Thunderdome, but their students pack the end zone seats and definitely make their presence…
At some point this season, it was inevitable that a football movie-themed article would be needed. Given the religious affiliation of the Don’s opponent, Bishop O’ Dowd, I figured this was the perfect time to reference arguably the most famous football movie of all time, “The Waterboy” starring Adam Sandler. Oops, scratch that. I meant to say “Rudy”, the movie…
On a balmy 103 degree evening in Pleasanton on Thursday, the Amador Valley Dons’ freshman football team completed their two-game sweep of Lamorinda frosh football teams by defeating the Acalanes Dons’ freshman, 56-30. Amador had beaten Campolindo’s freshman at home last week, 21-8 It seemed like the worst of times for the Dons from Pleasant Hill Road in the first…
Varsity volleyball: Dons battled the Pumas in Santa Rosa Wednesday, August 31st, the Dons traveled through the wine country to beautiful Santa Rosa to face the Maria Carrillo High School Pumas. The first set started off strong with Acalanes taking the lead. Pin hitter Maylin Mason led the Dons in kills; strong serves, including multiple aces, by middle Katelyn Olin,…
In the 2022 Dons home opener, the women’s varsity team did not disappoint the home crowd, crushing the Mt. Tamalpais Red Tails 21-3. From the opening sprint, the Lady Dons controlled the game on both sides of the ball. The first goal of the campaign and first goal of her Acalanes career was scored by transfer student and Canadian National Team…
The Acalanes varsity men’s water polo team opened up the 2022 campaign with a game versus a sporty Northgate. Our Don’s fell behind early but behind incredible cage work from Harrison Labrosse and senior leadership Acalanes staged a frantic rally that came up just a bit short! Christian Gotterup – 5 goalsAndrew Sappal – 4 goalsAustin Bishop – 1 goal…
Congratulations again to the 500 and 1,000 lb Club Winners from the Liftathon. Any Acalanes Athlete is welcome to try and hit those thresholds any time to earn a shirt, just contact Boosters at Webmaster@acalanesboosters.com
Acalanes vs Albany Varsity Volleyball : Home Opener a Win in 3 Sets! Tuesday evening August 30, the Dons hosted their first home match of the season against the Albany Cougars. Acalanes was off to a strong start with multiple dinks and kills by middle Katelyn Olin, strategic hits and sets over the net to the baseline by Ryann Jones, and…
The boys and girls cross country team had their first taste of racing in 2022 as they held their annual team time trial in the Briones Open Space. The 2.22 mile course is a difficult, hilly, and mixed surface course that is meant to prepare the team for the upcoming season. The boys were led by Junior Logan Farzan, with…
After their big win against former #3 ranked San Marin High School, the Acalanes Dons Football team jumped from #27 to #6 in NCS and #2 in NCS Division 4, behind only Marin Catholic. Ultimately rankings don’t mean much until the end of the season and league play, but it’s great to see that all the hard work that our…