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…
The Acalanes girl’s frosh soccer team kicked off the season on Saturday with a day of double-header soccer on a beautiful and crisp November morning. Game one against Bishop O’Dowd felt evenly matched on both sides of the ball. Led by coach Peter Bonfanti, the Dons battled the Dragons in their quest to start off the season with a…
The 2024 NCS playoffs began with a bang as Varsity Football showcased why they have been a force this season. After a successful regular season, the new NCS playoff formulas moved Acalanes up to Division 3—a well-deserved jump considering the diluted competition in Division 5 this postseason. From the opening kickoff, the Dons dominated the game, ultimately winning 42-13 against…
The Acalanes Lady Dons played their hearts out tonight at the Soda Center. The stands were packed and the energy was electric. The whistle blew and both teams came out strong. The Mats won the first sprint but the Dons stole the ball and almost sunk one into the twine. The Mats were able to capitalize on the next play…
On a chilly Friday night, the Acalanes Varsity Football team faced off at home against the Las Lomas Knights. Prior to the game, the Seniors on the team were honored along with their families. The Dons were competing to secure their first outright league championship in 43 years, and to continue a seven-game home win streak that extended back to…
The Varsity Water Polo Team has concluded their last three regular season games, but their journey isn’t finished yet as they advance to the North Coast Sections (NCS) for the first time in four long years. On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the Dons celebrated Senior Night in a matchup against the College Park Falcons, ending with a score of 2-23.…
This was such a great season for the Boys JV Water Polo team! It’s the best they’ve played since the pandemic and this year they made it to the DAL League Junior Varsity Tournament. Unfortunately, they were eliminated after the first game. So many members of the team struggled with various colds/flu/cough during the last couple of weeks. However, these…
In a thrilling showdown on the night after Halloween with rain creating a slippery field and ball that made passing almost impossible, the Acalanes Varsity football team beat rival Campo for the first time since 2019. Leading up to the battle, the Freshman team beat Campo 50-10. Although hopes were high for a Dons sweep across all levels—a feat never…
The JV Girls Water Polo team finished their season off strong with a 3rd place finish at the JV DAL Tournament at College Park High School! The girls played three games – one each on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The first game was Thursday, 10/31 against College Park High School. The Dons were in control the whole game, with multiple…
Acalanes vs. Campolindo, Oct 31 The set-up was perfect. Last game of the season. Cross town rivals. Halloween eve. Did not turn out to be that scary, for the Dons, who came away with a big win of 50-10. Coach Hansen sent out his entire offensive line (Sean Tandler (55) Kyle Sanftner (56), Matei Bolata (60), Grady Branagh…
