Acalanes @ Miramonte, Oct 10 If you have “enjoyed” my previous game write-ups, you know I love to shower our boys with relentless positivity, making this week’s recap a bit challenging, but it wasn’t all bad news… So let’s talk about some of the “near scores”, as there were many, and when you score zero points, close kinda counts. It…
The Acalanes Dons hosted the Leland Chargers from San Jose. Last year, the match was close but the Dons won by one goal. The rematch was set for Saturday and the Dons were ready. They came out strong and scored two goals in the first few minutes of the game. Leland did earn their way on the scoreboard with one…
The Lady Dons Golf Team continued their impressive run last week, notching a big conference win on Tuesday, October 7, by defeating the Las Lomas Knights 249–254 at Boundary Oaks Golf Course—despite the course playing tougher than usual. While the final margin was close, the Dons established control early and never looked back. Junior Miracle Gu led the team with a stellar round of…
On Monday, October 6, the Girls Golf Team played a friendly scramble match with College Park and Campolindo, building bonds while enjoying fresh air and sunshine.
On Friday night, Acalanes took the show on the road and once again proved why they’re undefeated, overpowering Miramonte 21–10 to push their record to a pristine 7–0. This wasn’t just another win; it was a warning: Acalanes football is a problem no one wants to face. Miramonte struck first with a field goal, but that was their last breath…
Acalanes Varsity Men’s Water Polo lost Wednesday night to the the mighty Miramonte Matadors in what may have been the most glorious victory the Dons have captured this entire season. Did you read that right? Yes, yes… indeed you did. Heading into the game it was no secret that Miramonte is one of the top 5 teams in the entire United…
If anyone is looking for waterfront property with gorgeous sunset views over the SF Bay, look no further than the visitor stands at Benicia High School! Not a bad place to watch a game, especially when the Dons walked away with a 27-7 win on the road. Both teams started the game trading turnovers on downs, but the Dons changed…
The Varsity Girls Tennis team hit the road on Tuesday afternoon, taking on 10-4 Las Lomas High School. The girls played some very long, touch matches with 4 tiebreakers and pulled out the great 8-1 victory as night fell in Walnut Creek. On the singles side, Elisabetta Sokolova won 6-4, 0-6, 10-8 in the tiebreaker at Line 1, Aamena Shipchandler…
Get ready, Dons Nation. Wednesday, October 8, marks a night you do not want to miss. It’s Wednesday Night Lights as Acalanes hosts Las Lomas in a showdown under the lights, right here at home. This is more than a game. It’s our mission. Your Acalanes Dons are currently ranked #69 and Las Lomas is ranked #65 (yes that close!)…
Benicia @ Acalanes, Oct 3, Homecoming The JV Dons had yet another impressive defensive showing holding, the Benicia Panthers to zero on Homecoming night, taking their League record to 3-0. Let’s start with the team effort of tackling. Dax Vail (33) was the star tackler of the night, with 11, by this author’s tally the most by any Don in…
