Varsity Acalanes Mens Water Polo absolutely dominated their first week back in the pool, with three back-to-back decisive victories in a row to start off their 2026 season. Winning 18-9 vs Granada on Tuesday, 19-6 vs Encinal on Wednesday, and 18-10 vs Bishop O’Dowd on Thursday, this team is demonstrating a fierceness in the pool that we haven’t had since…
The JV Boys Water Polo Team splashed into action with two back to back decisive wins their very first week of the regular season — 19-1 vs the Granada Mats on Tuesday, and 11-3 vs the Encinal Jets on Wednesday! Under the leadership of the new Head Coach Jake Norton and Assistant Coaches Kyle Rosenblatt & Connor Mattox, the boys showed tremendous…
Acalanes Varsity Men’s Water Polo lost Wednesday night to the the mighty Miramonte Matadors in what may have been the most glorious victory the Dons have captured this entire season. Did you read that right? Yes, yes… indeed you did. Heading into the game it was no secret that Miramonte is one of the top 5 teams in the entire United…
Boys Varsity Water Polo crushed it yet again in a hotly fierce match against the Rodriguez High Mustangs last night, adding another victory to the Dons impressive record with an 18-15 win. Multiple goals were scored by Nico Roig (Sr), Thomas Parrott (Sr.), Ethan Zolbo (Sr.), Borna Koopah (Fr.), Isacc Topp (Jr.), Will Miller (Jr.), Alex Lavoie (So.), Mason Schlehr…
The Acalanes Boys’ Varsity Water Polo team made a powerful statement this past weekend, sweeping all four of their games at the Vintage Valley Tournament hosted at Napa Valley College to claim the Burgundy Bracket Championship. Friday: Setting the Tone The Dons opened tournament play against Marin Academy, last year’s Division II NCS champion. In a hard-fought battle, Acalanes…
Varsity Mens Water Polo played to a packed stadium on Wednesday (Sept 17, 2025) night as they battled the San Marin Mustangs to ultimate sweet victory with a final score of 17-15. The pressure was on the mighty Dons as the game was not only watched in person by Principal Shawn, but also by fantastic Varsity…
September 17, 2025, Acalanes H.S., Lafayette, CA — The Junior Varsity Men’s Water Polo Team at Acalanes continued their incredible Undefeated season with another nail-biting win on Wednesday night against the extremely tough San Marin High School Mustangs. The packed stands alternated between screams, groans, and cheers as the Dons ultimately prevailed with a narrow 12-11 win, continuing…
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Dougherty Valley H.S., San Ramon, CA — Men’s Varsity Water Polo continued their victorious 2025 season with their 8th straight win in a row last night against the Dougherty Valley Wildcats with a final score of 18-7 (Dons). This away game took place at the gorgeous Dougherty Valley aquatics complex, and was well…
Last Wednesday night the mighty Varsity Mens Water Polo Team beat the Novato Hornets with a final score of 18-7 in what might have been the longest Water Polo game ever played in our Heaston Aquatic Center. The game progressed as usual until almost the end of the second quarter as the Dons were leading 9 – 4, when opponents’ coach…
Acalanes Varsity Mens Water Polo absolutely crushed all competition at the Sierra Shootout Tournament this past weekend in Roseville, capturing First Place Champions of the Gold Division in an incredible tsunami of power. Final scores of 14-2, 18-9, 16-5, and 15-7 left all the Dons opponents staggering home in devastation wondering what hit them. At this time, this Mighty Don…
