On a picture-perfect 68-degree evening in Lafayette, the Acalanes High School Dons JV Women’s Lacrosse team delivered a commanding performance at home against Berkeley High School, securing a decisive 15–1 victory. From the opening draw, the Dons set the tone with relentless energy and sharp ball movement. Strong draw controls gave Acalanes early possession, and the midfield capitalized by pushing…
Under warm skies on an unseasonably balmy Thursday night, the Acalanes Girls Varsity Lacrosse team delivered an exciting 16–13 victory over Berkeley High at home. With fans filling the stands and energy high from the opening draw, it was a game that showcased grit, teamwork, and balanced scoring from start to finish. The first half was a back-and-forth battle, with…
The interest in being on the boys’ tennis team each year never ceases to amaze me. Forty-nine boys tried out and when the coaches were through assessing the talent, varsity selected 17 and JV kept 20 student-athletes ready to represent Acalanes. Last year, six of our seniors graduated leaving a gaping hole in the varsity lineup. This year, we have…
The Varsity team kicked it off with a win over Foothill on Tuesday at Callippe Preserve Golf Course in Pleasanton. The majority of our team had not played the course before, and with a slope rating of 139, it’s considered a genuinely challenging track. Despite all that, The Dons won the match 191-218 (remember folks, low score wins in golf…
The Dons varsity boys’ lacrosse team kicked off a new chapter last night with a solid win over Sacred Heart, an auspicious start to the season. New at the helm this year is returning coach Brent Ringwood who coached the Dons through a victorious era from 2007-2018. With a new coaching staff and a younger roster featuring only a handful…
In a preview of the much-anticipated Acalanes vs Marin Catholic baseball game at Oracle Parkon April 18, the Dons visited Kentfield Saturday for their final tune-up before the regular seasonstarts this Friday. By the time the visiting fans had set up their chairs on the berm that existsinstead of bleachers, the Wildcats’ starter, their expected ace, had set down the…
It was a chilly evening when the JV Ladies Lacrosse team traveled to Pleasanton to take on the always formidable Amador Dons. It was the teams first game this season. This is a very new and young Acalanes Team. The Lady Dons were starting an almost entirely new lineup while also missing two of their top players and Captains. However,…
ACA Wrestling closed out a strong, hard-fought season at NCS with a 4–2 league record and plenty to be proud of. The team demonstrated toughness and determination all season, qualifying for the NCS Duals for the first time in six years, sending 13 wrestlers to the NCS, and advancing three to the NCS Championships, a testament to their relentless work…
“Even great successes come to a natural end” — Isaac Asimov. Friday night in Oakland, the Dons walked into one of the nicest gyms in the Bay Area — the home of the Bishop O’Dowd Dragons, the #1 seed in Division 1. College-level lighting. Polished floors. Size everywhere. This was such a big game that three members of the Mt.…
The Acalanes Freshman Dons opened their 2026 season with a 9–6 win over Miramonte, highlighted by Luke Fishman’s three innings of no-hit pitching and strong offensive production led by Jonny Rubin’s 3 hits and four RBIs. With disciplined hitting, steady defense, and contributions across the roster, the Dons showed promising potential for a competitive season ahead.