Acalanes Mens JV Water Polo went into the brutal game Thursday knowing the odds would not be in their favor against the 44 deep Miramonte Water Polo lineup (Acalanes has just 12 JV players this year, 8 of whom are Freshmen without prior playing experience) And as expected, the Dons lost. But what Miramonte did NOT expect was the fierce…
The Acalanes men’s water polo team hosted the defending North Coast champion Miramonte at the ‘Beast’ Thursday night. The first half was an absolute battle and the crowd was the loudest it has been in years! The waves of players Miramonte threw at the Don’s in the end was just too much! Shout out to Harrison ( the wall) Labrosse…
With the big game looming Thursday vs Miramonte, the senior laden team led a focused attack against Berkeley High Wednesday at the ‘Beast’! The Dons kept the pedal to the metal until time expired coming out on top 20-9! Special shout out for senior Tommy Gallagher doing some good work setting hole! Also, Andrew Sappal hit Austin Bishop with a…
Acalanes JV Water Polo brought the crowd screaming to their feet Wednesday night in an exciting victory against Berkeley High who ultimately went down in defeat to the Dons 6-5. The final period was especially electrifying as both teams used every tactic at their disposal to try and bring home the win. Turnovers, steals, passes, incredible teamwork, and strategy ruled…
Acalanes Boys JV Water Polo narrowly missed victory in the final game of the Jesuit Jamboree Tournament in Carmichael on Saturday with a final score of 5-7 against Rocklin. Team captains Sam Whipple and Tyler Gerhardt both scored along with the up and coming superstars Hans Ramirez and Owen Hulst, while goalie powerhouse Ryder Bradford-Urban blocked more than a dozen goals…
The Don’s opened the 2022 DFAL league game on the road against the legendary coach Skip Mann and the Las Lomas Knights. The Dons fell behind early but seniors Austin Bishop, Christian Gotterup, Andrew Sappal, and Miguel Strittmatter led a ferocious charge that came up just a bit short! Final score: 12-10 Goals:Austin Bishop – 3Christian Gotterup – 3Andrew Sappal…
This weekend the boys varsity water polo team played in the St. Francis Invitational at Palo Alto High School. GAME 1 – Archbishop Mitty was a fight in the second half since they were down. Unfortunately, they were not able to come back from the loss in the first half and ended with a score of 8-10. Goals: Andrew Sappal (3), Christian…
College Park ran into a resolute Acalanes squad Tuesday night at ‘The Beast’! Andrew Sappal and Austin Bishop led the charge leading beautiful counter attacks together to get the party started for the Dons! Harrison Labrosse displayed once again why he is one of the best goalies in the country! Goals:Andrew Sappal – 6Austin Bishop – 5Miguel Strittmatter – 2Thomas…
The Dons traveled to play Menlo School over Labor Day weekend. While the Dons had a strong showing the first half they weren’t able to keep the pace and Menlo dominated till the end. Christian Gotterup – 3 goalsAndrew Sappal – 2 goalsTommy Gallagher – 2 goalsAustin Bishop – 1 goalAlexander Kurimai – 1 goalHarrison Labrosse – 11 saves Acalanes…
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…
