It was a back and forth high level basketball game. In the first quarter Pittsburg slashed and cut inside and showed they could also hit the outside shot. The Dons were slow off the mark and down 8-18 at the end of the quarter. Scoring highlights included Bennett Dodge, Nathan Bennett, and Koleton Fenton scoring on free throws after getting fouled driving…
The Lady Dons returned to the pool for a home game against the Mustangs of Monte Vista on Saturday afternoon. After the emotions of Senior night in their last game, the Dons looked relaxed as they warmed up in the afternoon sun. When the game began Monte Vista got off to a fast start winning the first sprint and scoring…
Game 1Dons got right to business in bottom 1st, and got the bases loaded with a single from Jack Giorgianni and a couple of walks. Aleksey Volobuev promptly cleared the bases with a scorching grounder through the middle, scoring 3 and ending up on 2nd. This was all the offense Dons would need, but plenty more came anyway. After another walk,…
Acalanes Freshman basketball improved their record to 4-1 with a convincing victory Thursday at Clayton Valley. The Don’s opened up an early lead built on their stellar defense, and never looked back, running away with a 52-36 victory. Coach Thomas was visibly pleased at the post-game press conference, saying “This, start to finish, was our best game of the season.…
It came down to the last match of the league season to determine who would be the DAL League Champions for Girls Varsity Tennis! Both the Miramonte and the Acalanes were tied 4-0 going into the match! DONS WIN 6-3 VS. THE MATS! DONS GO UNDEFEATED IN LEAGUE AND WIN THE DAL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE 2ND SEASON IN A ROW!…
The Junior Varsity Dons closed out the second week of the season on Thursday with their fourth straight victory, defeating the visiting Clayton Valley High School Eagles 25-12 and 25-19. The Dons struggled in the beginning of the first set, initially falling behind 2-5, and trading blows with the Eagles to a 9-9 tie. From then on, they pulled away…
Despite 28 points from senior Grace Gebhardt, the Dons fell to Clayton Valley on Thursday night. The Dons were in a giving mood, and the Eagles snatched more than their share of turnovers. Our girls will be back at it on Saturday at 2pm at College Park.
The Dons came into this contest as the overwhelming favorite, but the match started with six missed serves in a row (three by each team) – tying the teams early on at 3-3. Gavin Zylstra started running up the score on a serving streak, which was complemented by Erik Moen’s spot on setting to both front and back row hitters;…
The Dons took on the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles on Thursday night, and they figured they would have a battle on their hands. The Eagles feature a tall, athletic front line and some high jumpers who can pound the ball. But, the Dons have some players too, and sure enough it was a fantastic, tightly contested match. In set one,…
Both teams were strong on the pitcher’s mound on Thursday, but Miramonte was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over the Dons on Thursday. Logan Mikalis started the game for Acalanes and recorded 15 outs. Mikalis went five innings, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out three and walking one. Miller Smith threw two…
