Acalanes students were honored to hear from Terrell Owens at a moment when their own stories are just beginning. Listening to the journeys of athletes and anyone willing to share their path matters because it reminds us that success is never just about talent or titles. It’s about the choices made behind the scenes, the mindset developed through adversity, and…
After a historic 2025 run that crowned the Acalanes Dons as NCS Division II Champions, the message heading into 2026 is simple: let’s do it again. With a championship banner hanging and a roster stacked with talent and confidence, Acalanes baseball is loading up for another statement season. The Dons closed out 2025 by taking down Rancho Cotate 7–1 to…
Acalanes battled until the final possession Wednesday afternoon but came up just short in a hard-fought 67–66 loss to Miramonte. The teams were even after the opening quarter, tied 14–14, before Miramonte edged ahead in the 2nd quarter to take a 30–24 lead into halftime. Acalanes responded after the break, outscoring Miramonte 22–21 in the 3rd quarter and setting up…
It was a strong start at the Aca stadium when – under five minutes in – Allie Schofield (#12) capitalized on a deflected defensive header to hit the back of the net and put the Dons on the board 1-0. This JV squad has developed and refined to become a pleasure to watch – intentional passing from the midfield, strong…
The Dons pulled off a decisive and entertaining win on Tuesday night, with a commanding 8-0 victory over Alhambra that brought their season record to an impressive 9-2-1. The fun started early with the successful execution of a fan favorite set piece called “Starfish.” Ruby Coy delivered a perfect ball to June Natal, who buried it for goal #1. The…
Miramonte arrived in Lafayette on Wednesday night with the exact same record as Acalanes: 13–10. On paper, this was a dead-even Lamorinda showdown. But on other paper — the kind that spits out statewide rankings — Acalanes entered ranked 151st in California, well ahead of Miramonte at 355th. And early on, the game looked like it might reflect that difference.…
The Acalanes freshman boys soccer team (12-0) continued its strong season with a composed 2–0 road victory over a talented Las Lomas squad, controlling play from the opening whistle and pulling away with two second-half goals. From the opening minutes, it was all Acalanes. The Dons pinned Las Lomas deep in their own half, setting the tone with sustained pressure and confident possession.…
This weekend’s NCS Dual Tournament ended with a fierce Acalanes- Albany battle. The final match of the tournament left us feeling fired up. Sophomore Lilah Kring faced Albany’s 127-pound wrestler for the fourth time this season after coming up short in their previous three matchups. This time, Lilah flipped the script, battling deep into the third period before securing a…
Acalanes delivered another impressive team effort Friday, defeating Clayton Valley Charter 53–48 to vault themselves to the top of the league standings. The Dons came out aggressive in the opening quarter, taking a 16–11 lead behind active defense and confident shooting. Acalanes continued to apply pressure in the 2nd quarter, edging Clayton Valley Charter 14–11 to carry a 30–22 advantage…
Acalanes came up just short in a thrilling, back-and-forth rematch at Las Lomas on Thursday night, falling 3–2 in a match that featured five first-half goals. The Dons struck immediately, taking a 1–0 lead in the 2nd minute when Zachary Birrell finished a chance set up by Luke Wilson. Las Lomas answered three minutes later to tie the match 1–1, but Acalanes responded right back as Omri Noiman converted a…
