On Thursday, the Girls Varsity Tennis team returned home to take on rival Campolindo High School. The girls had a strong showing, winning three of the six singles lines. Audrey Tseng was named player of the match. She had to step up and play line 1 singles, and lost in a tough battle 6-4, 6-3 that went over 2 hours.…
The Girls Varsity Golf Team continued league play this week at Orinda Country Club against Miramonte. In the end only one stroke separated the two teams with Miramonte edging out Acalanes 276 to 277. Senior Miracle Gu led the scoring with a 43 (+6) and Juniors Chloe Vignoles, Courtney Hamill, Sophomore Cameron Koch and Freshman Nana Chunithipaisan and Ella Lyons rounded out the lineup. As the…
As many of you know, if you’ve paid attention to the Sports Night presentation that kicks off each season, Acalanes receives NO STATE FUNDING for our sports programs. We rely on the generosity of families who purchase Boosters Memberships, buy Raffle tickets, attend the annual Booster Bash, pay the requested Team Contribution and donate to the sports foundations to fund…
September 16, 2026, Acalanes High School, Heast Aquatic Center, AKA the Beast. Wednesday night’s game against the California High School Grizzlies was unquestionably the most exciting game of the 2026 season to date, as the Dons showed extraordinary skill and teamwork to beat back their extremely talented foe, ultimately winning 11-8. Superstar Goalie Senior Fisher “The Barrier” Bradford-Urban (aka…
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 In an exciting home match against Northgate High School, the JV Dons defended their courts with energy, focus, and plenty of firepower, earning a strong 10-4 team victory. Acalanes came out swinging in singles, taking five of six matches, and the doubles lineup kept the momentum rolling with five more wins. From clutch serves to fearless net…
On a picture perfect day with beautiful hills in the background, the Dons traveled to Walnut Creek on Thursday to take on Northgate High School. The ample number of courts allowed all the girls, including the extended matches, to play at the same time. The girls fought hard but ultimately lost 8-1, with the lone victory coming at Line 3…
By DON DELCO SAN FRANCISCO — Two first-half rushing touchdowns by Rocco Coniglio proved to be more than enough to lead the Acalanes freshman football team to its first win of the season, 23-6 over St. Ignatius on Saturday, Sept. 12 at J.B. Murphy Field. The Dons’ dictated the majority of the game with a consistent performance from all three…
The Girls Varsity Golf Team continued league play last week, going toe-to-toe with Campolindo in a match on a very warm day at Rossmoor Golf Club on Tuesday, September 8th. Although the Dons ultimately came up short, the Lady Dons showcased resilience, momentum, and focus that signals great things ahead. Senior Miracle Gu led the scoring and Junior CiCi Ning,…
Since flag football became a high school sport 4 years ago, Acalanes and College Park have been two of the top programs in the Diablo Athletic League. According to MaxPreps, Acalanes had the advantage in the rivalry with a record of 3-2 against the Falcons, including a nailbiting 13-6 win at College Park last year. This year, the Falcons came…
“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” There was nothing smooth about Friday’s voyage against St. Ignatius. The Wildcats arrived 2-0 with a team that was big, fast and physical, particularly along both lines of scrimmage. By halftime, they had built a 28-0 lead, and while the Dons steadied themselves considerably after the break, St. Ignatius ultimately left with a…