There’s something about this time of year that lowers the vibrational energy. Possibly the odd manipulation of time so that it gets dark by 5PM and always feels much later than it is or the almost freezing temperatures or arrival of wet weather. But before you know it here comes high school basketball and the holidays to amp things up…
Saturday, November 30, 2024Record: 1-0 The Junior Varsity Boys’ Basketball team had a dominating performance in their home opener. The young Dons soundly defeated their opponent 76 to 29. With the win, the JV team sits at 1-0 for the season. Going into the season, JV Coach Eric Thomas felt that his current team was extremely deep and just as…
In a highly anticipated rivalry game, Acalanes squared off against their archrival, Campo, in a thrilling contest Friday night that ended in a 20-17 victory for the Dons. While quarterbacks and skill players often dominate the headlines, it was the relentless efforts of the offensive and defensive lines that truly carried the Dons to victory. Offensive Line: The Backbone of…
The freshmen boys took their talents to Benicia on Saturday for a 3-game pre-season tournament at Benicia High School. The games themselves were quick, just 20 minutes each with a running clock. But that didn’t mean they weren’t action-packed, with many stellar plays and moments, along with a few missed opportunities that may prove to be very valuable lessons…
It’s Game Day Week at Acalanes High, and the Dons are fired up to make their mark once again as they battle for the NCS Championship crown. With their eyes set on defeating Campo and claiming victory, the Dons are entering the game stronger than ever! This year’s championship showdown takes place at a neutral location—Las Lomas High—where fans and…
On a wet and wild Friday night, the Acalanes Dons delivered a commanding performance against Heritage, securing a 34-14 win in the NCS Semi-Finals. The victory, highlighted by stellar defense and a ground-heavy offense, sets the stage for a much-anticipated showdown against Campolindo in the NCS Championship. The Dons dominated two weeks in a row and played great against Heritage…
Saturday November 23rd was wet and windy, but that didn’t stop the Acalanes “Frosh and the Furious” ladies soccer team from dominating the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles with a 6:2 win. Ten minutes went by as each team probed for weaknesses and settled into their rhythm. The scoring silence was broken after the Dons earned a corner kick.…
Freshman boys basketball played a five-period scrimmage against St. Mary’s on Tuesday to launch their 2024-2025 season. Fresh off of tryouts and their introduction to high school basketball practices, the Dons came out full of energy with a frenetic, full court press against St. Mary’s. They forced several turnovers early on, and Nick Zagorov scored the first basket of…
The Lady Dons headed to Concord to take on the Carondelet Cougars in the CIF Quarterfinals. It has certainly been a journey with Carondelet this season. The Dons season started with a scrimmage against the Cougars back in August. Acalanes was a new team, full of jitters, and no score was recorded. When the teams met for their official game…
A day after their fantastic win over Berean Christian, the Flag Football Dons learned that they won a 3-team tie-breaker and would be playing in the DAL Championships. So much for the season being over as expected. And, congratulations, against #1 seed Northgate. Worry? Not these Lady Dons. In a closely contested game against the #14 NCS ranked Broncos, who…
