It was a heartbreak of a final game for the Lady Dons as they fell just short against a strong Miramonte team. After winning a scrappy semi-final late on Friday evening against Davis High School the Dons returned to the pool on Saturday afternoon for the third matchup of the season with the well drilled and talented Miramonte Matadors. The…
Wednesday was a night that was not to be for the Lady Dons in their return league match with the Matadors of Miramonte. The Mats had ended the Dons 59 game winning streak earlier in the season and the Dons were out for revenge. But, despite out shooting the Matadors of Miramonte, the Lady Dons fell behind early and couldn’t…
Yesterday Acalanes students, staff and Acalanes Boosters celebrated the 2021 senior athletes and artists that have been recruited by colleges and universities to play and perform at the next level. Thanks to all who came out to support and to the student athletes who expressed gratitude to the entire Acalanes community. Congratulations to all 11 recruited athletes going on to…
The Lady Dons returned to the pool on Saturday morning for a match up with the Wolves of San Ramon Valley in the first round of the end of season tournament. The Dons have been steadily building their performance over the last weeks and this game showed more evidence of the developing strength in depth of the squad. The Dons…
On Friday afternoon the Lady Dons made the long trip across the Richmond Bridge to San Anselmo and the high school formerly known as 1327. It was a cold evening but the Dons started quickly with Alana McCartney winning the sprint to start the game. The Dons attack failed to click on their first couple of possessions but at the…
Wednesday saw the Lady Dons return to action at the Heaston Aquatic Center in a DAL matchup with fierce rivals the Cougars of Campolindo. The Dons had won earlier in the season at Campolindo and were expecting another tough game. Campolindo won the sprint to start the game but their first attack was easily stifled by the Dons and in…
The Lady Dons returned to the pool for a home game against the Mustangs of Monte Vista on Saturday afternoon. After the emotions of Senior night in their last game, the Dons looked relaxed as they warmed up in the afternoon sun. When the game began Monte Vista got off to a fast start winning the first sprint and scoring…
The Lady Dons Seniors enjoyed their senior night with stellar performances across the board. Having won the first 2 NCS Championships in Acalanes history as well as a State Championship, they are continuing to build their legend. Las Lomas came in with a team much improved from years past, but they were no match for the Dons and the game…
The games are coming thick and fast for the Lady Dons and Saturday saw Davis High School visit the Heaston Aquatic Center. After their first loss in two years the Dons needed to get back on the bike and show a return to winning ways. Davis proved to be an ideal opponent, tough and feisty with more than a little…
Wednesday saw the Lady Dons’ most anticipated game of the season as local rivals, the Matadors of Miramonte, visited the Heaston Aquatic Center. Miramonte, like the Dons, boasted an unbeaten record coming into the game and brought a strong, experienced team. Over the last two seasons the Mats had given the Dons some of their toughest games and expectations were…
