In Tuesday night’s foundation game the Lady Dons outlasted Monte Vista 72 to 65. The girls jumped out to a 21 to 8 lead at the end the 1st quarter, but Monte Vista came roaring back to tie it at 34 at the half. The 2nd half was dominated by KK Lacanlale (23 points) and Sophie Chinn (20 points) who…
Tuesday was the Foundation game for the Dons boys basketball team and they travelled to Foothill to take on the Falcons. The game was back and forth in the first half, with 3s made by Zubin Acuna and Jordan Brown keeping it close for the Dons. Unfortunately, the Falcons hot shooting continued well into the second half and they extended…
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In the four years I’ve been writing football recaps, this is the hardest one to write. I don’t think it is hyperbole to say that the wounds are still fresh, and our hearts are still heavy. However, it would be a disservice to the players and coaches not to highlight all the great play on Friday, along with the mistakes,…
The CIF #3 ranked Lady Dons season ended Thursday night in a bitter sweet 10-4 loss to the #2 ranked Soquel Knights of Santa Cruz. Soquel jumped out to an early lead, but the Dons continued to show fight, staying within striking distance and kept it close throughout 3 quarters. As the number of possessions and the clock wound down…
Game 1: vs Bishop O’Dowd Frosh girls soccer competed against Bishop O’Dowd in a close match on Saturday morning at home, resulting in a 2-2 tie. Winger Julia Lyons (#18) scored the first game goal on a breakaway run, giving Acalanes the early lead but O’Dowd responded quickly to tie before the end of the first half. In the second…
For the second year in a row, Acalanes girls XC qualify for State next weekend with a 3rd place finish at NCS today. Congratulations!!
DONS! Come support football as they host Cardinal Newman at 7:00 pm for the NCS Semifinals this Friday! The first 100 students who show their student ID at the gate will receive a free ticket on behalf of the football families. Let’s go Dons!! The theme is Ski Gear so bundle up & come out to the NCS Semi-Finals. Tickets…
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In CIF Quarter Finals action, and the rubber match between the two teams this year, the #3 ranked Lady Dons beat Davis H.S 9-6 in a highly contested battle. Going into the action, the Dons were seeking revenge from a crazy loss earlier in the year. The winner punching a ticket to the Semi Finals against the #2 ranked Soquel…