The Dons headed to Orinda to take on the undefeated Miramonte Matadors on Friday night. Just when the Mats thought that the Dons were in reach…BOOM BOOM, out go the lights! The Acalanes defense shut the door on another opponent to record the team’s 5th win in a row. The boys have outscored foes 251-20 with 3 shutouts over the past 5 games. They…
In a bit of a rinse-and-repeat pattern that never gets old, the Dons showed up strong once again last Thursday with a dominating win over Menlo Atherton in a non-league game at home. In case you weren’t able to join us, here are some fun facts about the game… In the first half, the Dons had 5 offensive drives resulting…
Wow, what a thrilling end to the league season for the Lady Dons Varsity Volleyball team. On an emotional night to celebrate the high school volleyball careers of #1 Jade Profilio and #4 Mika Bocobo, the team came out a bit sluggish but ended it in a flurry that had everyone in the stands gasping for breath. In set 1,…
Open Field this week, Tryouts next week! Open Field This Week: Monday 7:00-8:30pm, Thursday 7:30-9:00pm and Weight Room Tuesday & Thursday 7:15-8:00am TRYOUTS: Monday-Thursday, October 30-November 2 at Stadium Field Monday: 7:00–8:30pm, Tuesday: 8:15–10:00pm, Wednesday: 8:15-10:00pm, Thursday: 7:00-8:30pm Tryout schedule is subject to change so stay in touch with coaches. Please arrive 15 minutes before each session. Wear comfortable soccer clothing with a plain t-shirt. Bring…
It was round two for the Lady Dons and the Miramonte Mats this past Wednesday night. The Dons knew the Mats were coming to play with everything they’ve got after losing their game in 4 years to the Dons three weeks ago. The stands were filled with blue and white pom poms and clappers, but this time, the Mats came…
Acalanes v. Campo Oh boy, here we go. Campo lost to the JV squad in their first meet up and the Dons knew those Campo girls would be out for blood. The gym itself was hotter than the surface of Mars and we all witnessed some of the Campo boosters cooking scrambled eggs on the sidewalk. Ok, we didn’t, but…
A friendly reminder to Please join us in a special evening celebrating our Class of 2024 Seniors Mika Bocobo #4 Jade Profilio #1 Ceremony @ 6 pm, following the JV game Varsity game @ 6:30 pm, against Miramonte Let’s come together, bring our spirit, and cheer them on for a Senior Night Victory! We encourage ALL of our volleyball teammates…
The Frosh Dons volleyball team pulled off two big league wins on a busy Hoco week. Facing a much improved Las Lomas team at home, the girls seemed rusty from the long weekend in the first set. The game was neck and neck until Caitlyn McAulliffe went on an impressive 5-serve run. With some good hits by Harper Fox, the…
Last Wednesday, the Lady Dons headed to Walnut Creek to face the Las Lomas Knights for the second time this season. The Knights started strong and won the sprint and scored the first goal, but the dynamic team of sophomore Ella Del Rosario and senior Wendy Heffelfinger answered that goal with some great teamwork to tie the game 1-1. Just…
The stands were packed, the team was pumped and the band was rocking as the boys took the field on Friday against the Benicia High School Panthers. It didn’t take long for the fired up Dons defense to take control of the line of scrimmage. Dylan Murphy, Brady Morrow, Drew McKenzie, Jack Giorgianni, Collin Malmquist, Everett Glass, Deonte Littlejohn and the rest…