I’m really not sure what a proper recovery period is after Friday night. Today’s 10am Boosters email blast deadline will have to do but this one will certainly sting for much longer. While the game itself ended up being a disappointment in the end for the DONS and their rabid fans, in the aftermath there was much to unpack and…
After securing victories against cross town rivals Campo and Miramonte, the 6-3-1 JV girls soccer team returned home on Monday to take on the 6-4-1 Alameda Hornets. Despite controlling the ball for a majority of the game, the game remained tied at 0-0 until the second half when the Dons offense was able to score a couple goals, and the…
The Acalanes High School (Dons Rugby Club) pulled off an unexpected 28-21 victory over Bishop O’Dowd in their first-ever rugby season. Playing in front of a lively crowd for their inaugural home match, the Dons showcased determination and resilience in a tightly contested game. Acalanes took an early lead with tries from freshman #8 Sean Tandler (Forward of the Match)…
Grateful for Coach Paul Curtis and his coaching staff requiring team community service! Last Saturday, the JV & Varsity teams served at City Team Oakland with the partnership of Project Peace East Bay. This men’s shelter welcomed the Dons to pack and cook food, sort clothing donation, wash dishes, wash the food transportation vans & more. The boys worked hard…
In their second match up against San Marin High School, the Dons battled hard throughout an extremely physical game. Alec Schwartz (#21) helped control the midfield, and Acalanes only saw a few attempts on goalie, Luca Ginocchio. Still scoreless nearing the end of the half, aggressive play led to elevated emotions. When a hard foul from behind injured a key member of Acalanes defense…
On another cold night, the Dons faced off against the Broncos on their home turf. Unfortunately, after 80 minutes of play, the Dons were unable to tame the Broncos. The match started with the Dons fending off two early shots on goal in the first 10 minutes. However, for the next 30 minutes, the Dons controlled the game, registering two…
Saturday night, January 25, the Acalanes Varsity Women’s soccer team traveled to Moraga to face the Cougars at Campolindo. The Dons came on strong, dominating possession and attacks from the get go. Reese Tierney sent a pass to Alex Salazar in the corner, but the cross was disrupted by the Campo defense. Our defensive back line, Tatum Keely, Edie Berzansky, Cassidy Smith and Tori Hiatt kept up…
Anything’s possible in a rivalry, especially when you’re playing on the road. (Even if the roadie in question is just a short trek up Moraga Road.) But great teams never let the moment get too big, which was the story on Saturday afternoon as the Frosh and the Furious took on the Cougars of Campolindo. Striker Svea Staino and wing…
Acalanes dominated the first 15 minutes of the match. Our midfield and forwards kept up a constant attack on College Park’s defense not letting the ball into our defensive third. Ruby Coy was a thorn in CP’s side pressuring and threatening to score. Allie Schofield was the first player to find the back of the net making it ACA 1,…
You sensed this was the moment. Victory was hanging in the balance with under five minutes to play. After a hard-fought, scoreless match at Campolindo on Saturday evening against the archrival Cougars, it all came down to a single set piece. Caroline Tumilty raised her left arm, signaling her approach for a corner kick as rain and hail continued to…
