The Varsity Lady Dons were on their home turf Thursday night and back in black uniforms for their match versus Clayton Valley, who were coming into the match undefeated. Captain Tori Hiatt gave her standard rally speech as co-captains Tatum Keely, Edie Berzansky, and Reese Tierney cheered her on. From the huddle the starters took their positions on the pitch…
Before we get to the basketball, some geography—and a little history—are required. Where the heck is McKinleyville? If you answered “somewhere near Eureka,” you are technically correct.If you answered “a four-hour-and-twenty-minute drive north of Marin County,” you are correct and wondering whether Google Maps is playing a prank on you. McKinleyville is a small town on California’s far northern coast,…
The Acalanes Freshman Dons (8-0) notched a commanding 6–0 home win over College Park on Saturday, overcoming a physical early stretch before asserting control and never looking back. The Dons weathered a slow, back-and-forth opening marked by aggressive midfield play from College Park, with the visitors’ goalkeeper turning aside a pair of early chances, including a nice look from striker Nick Siewert (#15) after intercepting a goal kick.…
The Dons JV soccer team traveled to Clayton Valley on Thursday 1/15 to face off against the Ugly Eagles in a hard-fought defensive battle. The midfield became a war zone as Nikolai, Owen, and Alec battled relentlessly for possession, working to distribute the ball and create offensive opportunities. Despite their efforts, Clayton Valley managed to break through in the first…
The Acalanes JV soccer team hosted cross-town rivals Las Lomas on Tuesday night in a tightly contested match that came down to a single goal. The Knights came out firing from the opening whistle, catching the Dons off guard and scoring early to take a 1-0 lead. The goal set the tone for what would become a defensive battle, with…
The Acalanes Dons freshman boys made the short trip to Miramonte on Thursday and delivered a statement performance, cruising to a dominant 3–0 win over their cross-town rivals. From the opening whistle, the Dons set the tone. Just five minutes in, midfielder Jonny Rubin opened the scoring, meeting a perfectly weighted cross from right winger Mason Foster and one timing…
The Acalanes Dons faced a demanding week of competition, taking on two strong programs in Las Lomas and Clayton Valley. Despite dropping both contests, Acalanes showed resilience and competitiveness throughout the week, highlighted by strong scoreless stretches and determined defensive efforts. Tuesday, January 13 vs. Las Lomas High School (3–0 Loss)Acalanes controlled the tempo through much of the first half…
The JV girls basketball team clinched a hard fought victory against Los Lomas on Tuesday, 1/13/26, maintaining their poise and the lead over the rallying Knights in the 4th quarter. The Dons led almost the entire game with the final score 32 to 27. Six Dons scored with Rania Adil leading the Dons with 12 points. The team offensive effort…
From the opening moments, it was clear Thursday night at Northgate was going to be different. The pace was choppy, the energy uneven, and—perhaps fittingly—a horn accidentally sounded during the National Anthem. It turned out to be an early warning: this was going to be a game that required toughness more than touch. It wasn’t smooth. It wasn’t elegant. It…
After three tough losses in a row, the Lady Dons took to the Benicia pitch looking to get back to form for their Tuesday night match. The players were hyped and determined, the visiting stands were filled with cheering parents, and there was an aura of optimism in the air – this team was due! From the start it seemed…