The boys JV soccer team kicked off their season with an exciting 1-0 win over Pinole Valley! The game’s only goal came in the 18th minute of the first half when Karsten Harmeyer delivered a stunning free kick to put Acalanes ahead. On the defensive end, Caleb Nguyen showed incredible skill as the team’s goalkeeper, holding Pinole Valley scoreless and securing the clean sheet…
So much to catch up on! The Varsity Boys played in the 34th Annual Piedmont Winter Classic this past Thursday to Saturday in Piedmont. The Dons steam rolled their way into the Finals with resounding wins over Westmoor of Daly City 90-51 and host Piedmont in the Semifinals 85-58 in what was their best overall game of the young season.…
Monday December 9, the Acalanes Women’s soccer team welcomed Bishop O’Dowd High School to the Dons’ home pitch. The Dragons were coming off a 3-game win streak and play was fast and furious between these well-matched teams from the start. Our defense came out strong with Edie Berzansky and Tori Hiatt, with Lily Polkinhorn and Dani Green working in the midfield. Livi Foster sent a nice through ball to Nicole…
The Lady Dons won the 3-day Marin Catholic Invitational Saturday with a 56 to 53 victory over a very tough St Ignatius squad. Great resiliency was shown, as the girls battled back from a double digit deficit to eventually prevail in the championship game. Winning this event was a solid start to the season, as the tournament was made up…
Saturday, December 7, 2024Record: 4-0 For the first time in over thirty-five years, the Acalanes Dons won the John Rhodes Tournament, previously known as the Acalanes JV Invitational, by defeating San Ramon Valley High School. The final score was 54 to 45. The Dons remain undefeated at 4-0. “We took in to them in the 1st quarter” Stated assistant Coach…
On Monday, the JV Girls Soccer team hosted the Bishop O’Dowd Dragons. For the last 15 minutes of the first half, the O’Dowd forwards resembled Puff the Magic Dragon frolicking in the autumn mist in a land called Acalanes as they ripped off 3 goals in quick succession. For the other 65 minutes of the game, it was as if…
Welcome to December as the women of the Frosh and the Furious Acalanes soccer team did some early Christmas shopping at the Campolindo goal. June Natal started the day with a present off of a deflection scoring the Dons first goal of the day within just 3 minutes of the starting whistle. Svea Staino was quick to follow burying the…
It’s a special thing to grow up in your hometown, to walk the same streets, play little league, wear your Acalanes high school jersey with pride, and even take the field at St. Mary’s. Many would call that luck. Life is good when you get to play the game you love, build lifelong friendships, and find joy in the community…
The Varsity Girls Soccer team traveled to Cardinal Newman HS in Santa Rosa for a rare Saturday match. The Dons were missing 12 players due to prior commitments or injuries, so Coach Alex invited some fantastic JV players to the pitch. This was a match that had feelings of the movie “300”… where the outnumbered Spartan warriors battled bravely against…
On Saturday, the JV Girls Soccer team travelled to Santa Rosa to take on Cardinal Newman and came out on top with the 1-0 win. The defense, anchored by Olivia Kemp, Molly Aldrich, Michaela Barbano, Sierra Goyert, Olivia Bernier, and goalie Cate Mercier, pitched its second consecutive shutout. Cate did a great job in goal. Cardinal Newman got close to…