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…
20% of all purchases go to Boosters & Boy’s Soccer. Tell everyone you know to buy food or gifts cards for the holidays between 8am-8pm. You must tell them you want your purchase to go towards Acalanes Soccer for it to count!!
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…
Dave Matthews Band has the famous lyric… Life is sweet, but sweet for certain’ Amen brother Dave! Football has taught my sons countless things. Miller is graduating in a few months, and it is hard on me. It is. But Dons football has taught him well. Mostly lessons about teamwork, respect, and discipline. About perseverance, humility, and persistence. About…
After their win 42-0 vs Concord, your 10-1 Acalanes Dons have now reached the 10-win mark for the first time since at least 2004, and also reached the second NCS semi-final in Coach Floyd’s Acalanes tenure, the first that will be played at home, right here in Lafayette on our field! The game is at home due to the Dons’…
Midway through the 2018 season, the Lady Dons started a multi year undefeated run. Breeding multiple D1 athletes that continue to thrive in college today. At the time, it was clear that Acalanes had a once in a generation roster of talent that produced a historic record breaking 54-0 record. In 2021, the Miramonte Matadors grabbed the torch, breaking our…