This past Thursday, 1/12, the JV Girls had a well deserved break from the rain and traveled to Clayton Valley High School to take on the Ugly Eagles (yes, that really is their mascot). From the start, we knew this might be tight competition, given CV had almost as many wins as the Dons going into this game. Just before…
It was a close match up between the Dons and CV Charter School Friday evening away game. Although Acalanes had a 50% shooting average the Ugly Eagles were fast on the offensive making the Dons trail. The Dons played catchup while traded baskets with CV throughout the game. But Acalanes boys were motivated in the 3rd quarter closing a 10…
The 6-5 JV Dons faced off against them 10-5 Ugly Eagles in a Friday the 13th THRILLER! The Dons sent Freshmen Gavin Dodge and Josh Elerts along with Sophomores Maddox Malm, Drew McKenzie and JB Frolich into battle at the tip. A Maddox to Gavin to JB connection opened the scoring. JB added a nice baseline finish and Maddox banked in…
On Friday the Dons headed up the hill to take on the Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles. It was a nearly full house with good size student sections from both schools so it was great atmosphere for Friday night hoops. CV struck first on a 3 from the left wing drawing a roar from the crowd, but the Dons got…
A fierce match Thursday night against the undefeated Clayton Valley High. Our Dons showed up to prove themselves against a great team. Jonny Roth scored first goal with assist from Eli Roth then Andrew Huchingson assisted second goal to Eli Roth. Several amazing “almost” goals as well as great saves from keepers’ Cooper Olson in first half and Dylan Olson…
Men’s JV Soccer Gritty…..Gutty……Gratifying. The JV boys faced their toughest test of the season against the undefeated Las Lomas Knights walking away with a 0-0 draw on the road. The backline of Griffin Dubois, Faisal Nabulsi, Ryan Baity and Nick Mitroff were solid all game chasing down players and blocking shots. As good as the Dons defense played, the clear…
The Acalanes GIrls Varsity Soccer team took on the Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles Thursday evening. The Dons battled through a scoreless first half with the defensive line working hard. A penalty in the 2nd half led to a free kick by the Ugly Eagles that was deflected into the back of Dons’ net with 31 minutes to play. Shot…
Open Gyms: January 14th, 21st, and 28th from 8:30am -10:00am. Since these are Saturday times, players will need to bring $5 to each open gym. If you cannot make these dates and times please reach out to Coach Hammer at coachhammer15@gmail.com as we would like to get a head count on how many are interested in the 2023 boys’ volleyball season Tryouts will…
On Thursday night the JV girls’ soccer team hosted the Campolindo Cougars. It was a defensive battle in the pouring rain with the Dons coming up victorious 1-0. The lone goal of the contest came early in the second half. Zoya Acuna raced to a deflected ball and fired it over the goalie’s head to give the Dons the lead.…
Acalanes Girls Varsity Soccer pulled off a fantastic win Tuesday night, beating the Las Lomas Knights 1-0. It was a great battle with both teams going the length numerous times only to be denied by tenacious defense. Senior Jacque Peacock notched the game’s lone goal midway through the first half by creating her own breakaway. She intercepted a Las Lomas…
