Acalanes delivered a dominant performance on Monday afternoon, pulling away early and never looking back in a 69–31 win over Las Lomas. Acalanes set the tone in the opening quarter, jumping out to a 15–5 lead behind strong defensive pressure and efficient shooting. The offense stayed balanced in the second quarter, matching Las Lomas 15–12 to take a 30–17 advantage…
In a rivalry match that felt far tighter than the final score, the Acalanes Freshman Dons (9-0) erupted for four goals in a ten-minute stretch of the second half to shut out crosstown rival Campolindo, 4–0. Midfielder David “The Machine” Penn (#17) led the charge, earning “Man of the Match” honors from his teammates after scoring twice, including a stunning long-range strike.…
Dons 1, Ugly Eagles 0 This past Thursday, Clayton Valley came to Acalanes with a fast, aggressive, dare we say rough start – ready to put up a fight. And it was all of that, with the majority of the first half played on the Aca side, many shots on goal, and a subsequent defensive showcase from Audrey Tseng (#4),…
The Dons hoped to cage the Cougars Tuesday night, when the JV soccer team hosted Camplindo. Dons dominated in the first half, maintaining possession and creating multiple scoring chances. Campo capitalized on a long shot, finding the net and going up 1 – 0 before the end of the first half. In the second half of the game, Acalanes continued…
The College Park Falcons met the Dons at Acalanes on Saturday, where the JV soccer squads played to a hard-fought 0-0 draw. The match was defined by relentless midfield battles and shifting momentum. Despite the lack of scoring, the game was a high-energy affair with both sides showcasing impressive conditioning, tactical discipline and precision goalkeeping.
The Dons played at Oakland High on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It was a difficult night on the scoreboard, and not one that needs analysis here. Instead, we pause to reflect on the words of Dr. King, whose legacy reminds us that how we respond to adversity—on the court and off it—matters more than the result itself. “We must…
From hand fights to hard-earned takedowns, our wrestlers battled through long days, tough brackets, and gritty matches across the Bay Area. The Varsity boys scrapped at the San Ramon Invitational with Ryan Crane wrestling his way to a 5th-place finish and Kirian Gracie grinding out 6th, while our girls brought the heat at the Grizzly Grapple as Gwyneth Lee powered…
Dons 46, Giants 36 Basketball is often sold as a game of inches. On this night, it was a game of resolve. The Redwood Giants came to town, living up to their name, bringing a clear height advantage and the confidence of an 11–4 record. Early on, they showed why. Using size and skill, Redwood found easy looks while making…
Acalanes picked up a 45–36 win on the road at Arroyo on Saturday, pulling away in the fourth quarter after Arroyo closed the gap coming out of halftime. Acalanes set the tone early, taking a 13–10 lead after the first quarter behind steady ball movement and disciplined defense. The Dons continued to control the pace in the second quarter, outscoring…
Acalanes earned a 2–1 victory over College Park High School with a complete team performance, controlling the tempo throughout the match and limiting the Falcons to few quality scoring chances. The first half was marked by strong possession and attacking play from Omri Noiman, Charlie Phillips, Santi Vignoles, and Caleb Nguyen, who all helped dictate the flow of the game. Karsten Harmeyer showed grit and toughness after taking…