October 10, 2024: Acalanes hosted the buzzing Berkeley High School Yellowjackets. The Dons faced a stinging defeat, losing 18 to 5. Sophomore Will Miller brought his A-game, scoring 3 goals and tossing in 2 assists like DDT! Freshman Owen Andre got in on the action with a goal, while junior Thomas Parrott not only scored but also snagged 4 impressive…
On Thursday, October 10, the fans were on their feet for this nail-biting game between our beloved Dons and Berkeley High. The game was tied 8-8 but Owen Hulst made the winning goal and goalie, Kingston Zolboo played his heart out and made an amazing block at the end for the Aca win! Kingston Zolboo blocking one of many attempted…
October 9, 2024: Acalanes welcomed the fierce Miramonte Matadors with open arms. Fueled by a mix of excitement and a dash of doom, our Dons gorged themselves at their legendary pasta party the night before. Shoutout to the fabulous Mariah Bradford-Urban for hosting a carb-tastic feast where the varsity and JV squads bonded over breadsticks and blondies galore! Despite their…
October 2, 2024: Acalanes faced off against the formidable Las Lomas Knights. Just hours before the game, the heat was on—literally! With temperatures sizzling past 100 degrees, the Dons were sweating bullets waiting for the green light. After what felt like an eternity of nail-biting discussions, the match finally kicked off. By the end of the first quarter, the Dons…
September 24, 2024: The Boys Water Polo Team embarked on a quest to Union City, clashing with the formidable James Logan Colts. Junior Thomas Parrott shone brightly, leading the charge with 2 goals and 1 assist, while senior Justin Rosenblatt matched his prowess with another 2 goals. Junior Mason Schlehr and senior Rocco Fraioli dazzled with 2 assists each, weaving…
On Friday, October 4, the Boys JV Water Polo team woke up bright and early to play their first game (out of 3 that day!) at the Crush Tournament in Napa. Our Dons rallied through the long and hot day. Despite a disappointing start on Friday, they returned on Saturday and totally dominated both games.
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…
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…
The Men’s Varsity Water Polo team made waves with an incredible trio of home games last week. A packed house saw the Dons dominate on Tuesday and Thursday. On Friday, the exhausted boys battled hard, but gave up their lone loss of the week. On Tuesday, Sept 10, the Dons clashed with the Encinal High School Jets, who they’d previously…
