Boys Varsity Water Polo crushed it yet again in a hotly fierce match against the Rodriguez High Mustangs last night, adding another victory to the Dons impressive record with an 18-15 win. Multiple goals were scored by Nico Roig (Sr), Thomas Parrott (Sr.), Ethan Zolbo (Sr.), Borna Koopah (Fr.), Isacc Topp (Jr.), Will Miller (Jr.), Alex Lavoie (So.), Mason Schlehr…
The JV Dons marched into rival territory at Campo for what was billed (by this author) as their first real test of the season. Campo has a younger squad with plenty of height and talent. I’d love to say my game notes were crystal clear, but they look like a Jackson Pollock painting of nerves, anxiety, and sweat, as Campo…
The second half of the season began in earnest with a Monday Night Football matchup of the undefeated Acalanes Dons traveling to Martinez to face North Coast Section finalists from a year ago, the Alhambra Bulldogs. Alhambra, despite their record this year, is loaded with talent and would prove a tough and feisty opponent. Alhambra is led by very talented…
Dons Ride Momentum to Second Win, Defeat Concord 24–14 Fresh off their historic first program win last week, the Acalanes JV flag football team kept rolling, taking down Concord High 24–14 at The Bears’ stadium. From the outset, The Dons showed their prowess as sophomore running back Avery Titus set the tone with a 20-yard rush on the first play…
The Acalanes Boys’ Varsity Water Polo team made a powerful statement this past weekend, sweeping all four of their games at the Vintage Valley Tournament hosted at Napa Valley College to claim the Burgundy Bracket Championship. Friday: Setting the Tone The Dons opened tournament play against Marin Academy, last year’s Division II NCS champion. In a hard-fought battle, Acalanes…
The freshman Dons started out strong when the defense immediately forced a turnover on downs and #18 Jake Mikalis returned the punt for a TOUCHDOWN! #9 Will Feinstein made the extra point. Dons took an early 7-0 lead. Defensive plays by #64 Aiden Jeffery (sack and tackle), # 4 Leland Stone and Mikalis held the opponent to zero on the…
Monte Vista The Lady Dons were ready to cook at this weekend’s Heather Carr West Memorial Invitational Water Polo Tournament in Davis. First up was Monte Vista and the Dons got right to work with a strong first quarter with 4 goals from Ella Del Rosario, Finley Graff, and Sara Williams. Junior goalie Adelyn Horica was on fire and blocked…
Do you want to know the recipe for success at a cross country meet? Well, we learned on Saturday that the key ingredients are:*A cool cloudy day*A flat 3 mile course *A bunch of highly energized ACA runners*Great coachesMix that together in Petaluma on a foggy September morning and you get the wafting scent of victory as our runners crossed…
On Wednesday, September 17th, the Acalanes Dons Girls’ Golf Team took on Northgate in a sizzling away match at Boundary Oaks Golf Course, where temperatures neared a blistering 100 degrees! Despite the sweltering conditions, the Lady Dons—senior Taylor Baker, juniors Miracle Gu and Grace (GG) Gallagher, and sophomores Cici Ning and Chloe Vignoles—played with fierce determination. Though the team came…
Why wait for the officials, Joe Wilson (45) & Graham Welton (55) call the TD.