Acalanes Wrestling wrapped up their final weekend of regular season tournaments with all three teams in action. The Girls team was at Goddess of the Vine tournament at Windsor High School. Senior Dakota Goyert finished 4th. The Varsity Boys were at the Hunter Diemert Memorial tournament at Livermore High. The JV boys were in The JV North Coast Championship at…
January 30, 2024 The JV Basketball team officially won the Diablo Athletic League last night!!! The young Dons beat College Park 58-46 to improve to 20-3 on the season and remain undefeated in league play! The current standings are as follows: DAL STANDINGS as of 1/30/2024 School Record Standing Comments Acalanes 10-0 1st 1 League Games Remaining Campolindo 8-2 2nd…
The Acalanes Girls Frosh/Soph team’s first weekday game on Thursday, January 25th against Campolindo started quickly with an attack that led to a shot and a big save by keeper Amelia Riley (#3). The Dons responded with sustained pressure keeping the ball in Campo’s half. Holding midfielder Eloise Greeson (#11) sent winger Mila Ellis (#22) through, but the shot was saved.…
January 29, 2024The JV Basketball team with its victory of Ygnacio Valley remains in first place. The current league standings are as follows: DAL STANDINGS as of 1/29/2024 School Record Standing Comments Acalanes 9-0 1st 2 League Games Remaining Las Lomas 8-1 2nd Lost to Acalanes (68-53) Campolindo 7-2 3rd Lost to Acalanes (55-36) Northgate 6-3 4th Play Acalanes on…
The Dons traveled to Moraga on Thursday night to take on the Campolindo Cougars. As usual, the match against our cross-town rival was filled with drama and high-energy play. The referee was very busy calling fouls and handing out yellow cards like candy on Halloween. Campo got on the scoreboard early in the match as they looped a kick just…
First off a shout out to the JV Women Dons Soccer team for a very impressive shutout of the Cougs Thursday evening. I enjoyed the write-up, and I too am hoping for a 4th season of Ted Lasso! Last Thursday was also the much anticipated rematch between the Acalanes Varsity Women and Campolindo. As expected, this was a very physical…
This Dons squad continues to improve and, although it hasn’t translated to many wins just yet, this team feels dangerous and I mean that in the best way possible. Friday night brought the Ygnacio Valley Wolves (17-5, 8-0 in League) into town and this was easily the most well attended home game the entire season by the ACA Students who…
“We are awesome.” Declared center Deonte Littlejohn. Deonte, who did not play last season due to injury, further added: “We are playing incredible basketball and can beat anyone.” True to Deonte’s words, the Dons can beat anyone and did so on Friday night. The JV hoopsters dismantled the Ygnacio Valley Wolves by a score of 68-26. The team of destiny…
On Monday the girls traveled to Walnut Creek for a match-up with Berean Christian and their Cal-bound post. With our girls short handed (injuries) a challenge was expected, however, it never materialized thanks to an explosive first half performance. The combination of the full court and an offensive explosion by Dulci Vail (yes it did appear Cal offered the scholarship…
The Windsor knot is a knot used to tie a necktie that is triangular like other common necktie knots, but wider and more balanced. The knot is named after the Duke of Windsor, who is sometimes credited with its invention alongside his London shirtmaker. Oh wait, this article is supposed to be about soccer, “knot” neckties (pun intended). The Girls…