Most historians believe that tennis originated in France in the 12th century. The French called the game ‘Tenez’, which can be translated as ‘hold!’, ‘receive!’ or ‘take!’, a call from the server indicating that he or she is about to serve. The ball was struck with the palm of the hand, and later with a glove. The game came to…
The Girls participated in their first scrimmage Jamboree with DAL. Acalanes went undefeated, not letting anyone score against them. The team played well for just starting practice 10 days ago. They were the smallest team on the field with only 11 girls. These 11 girls played their hearts out and showed a lot of promise. They should only get better…
If we didn’t know any better, one would think this team had been playing together for years! From start to finish the freshman Dons had a synergy that San Marin Mustang’s simply could not stop!! This freshman team of 67 players has a list of playmakers, both offensive and defensive, a mile long… On the first drive of the game,…
The Dons Varsity and JV boys water polo teams are bringing heart and fight into the 2023 season. The team is honored to be led by Head Coach Nick Jordan, along with Jake Norton, and welcomes new JV coach Alon Yoeli. The Varsity team experienced a narrow loss in its first scrimmage of the season against Clayton Valley, with a…
Varsity Retreat 2023 The Girls Varsity Water Polo team ended last season with a 23-8 record and #3 ranking in CIF. Although 7 seniors graduated, the 2023 team has reason for optimism as it brings a strong core of returning players and talented new players under the leadership of head coach Misha Bushel and assistants Patrick & Casey Reid, Chris…
This year only two athletes successfully completed the 3 rep, 3 lift (bench, squat, deadlift) competition with totals that reached the 500lb Club threshold. Congratulations to returning 500lb Club Member Monika Dikova, and new 500lb Club Member Addy Treter On the boy’s side, there were 20 athletes who reached the 1,000 lb Club milestone, highlighted by senior Brady Morrow’s three…
New field, same Dons. After a summer of anticipation as their new field was being installed, the Acalanes Dons have returned to camp and have started off the era of their new field with high ambition. Here are five takeaways from Acalanes’ fifth day of training camp. Team is miles ahead from last year at start of camp despite no…
The California Interscholastic Federation, the statewide body that governs high school athletics, voted in early 2023 to sanction high school girl’s flag football. Much to the excitement of players and families statewide, flag football will kick off in fall 2023 and Acalanes will have a girl’s flag football team this fall lead by Head Coach Victor Silva and assisted by…
Grace Chehelaoui is diving into her senior year. Grace loves Acalanes from friends to Homecoming week to classes like Math and AP Language/Composition. When Grace is not enjoying the halls, classrooms and activities of Acalanes, she is in a pool. Diving is one of the most exciting sports in the world. Diving takes jumping, springing with amazing body control, usually…