This was going to be a tough one as the oddsmakers had the Dons coming in as significant underdogs to the reigning California Division II Champions. Both teams started slow but Clayton Valley took an early 14-5 lead at the end of the first quarter as the Dons went 2/9 from the field and turned the ball over 7 times. …
The JV girls soccer team returned to the pitch after a long layoff for the holidays. In fact, since the girls last played a game 18 days ago, billions of presents were delivered, the 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC, we rang in the New Year, and Barbie won the Golden Globes’ inaugural Cinematic and Box Office Achievement…
The Acalanes Girls Frosh/Soph team started the new year off strong in their first game on Saturday, January 6th, against Clayton Valley at home. A few early highlights included a breakaway save from central defender Natalie Hamill (#21), a karate kick pull down from the air by full back Rory O’Farrell (#6) and a great pass from left wing Ella…
Saturday. January 6, 2024Record: 12-3 Missing several regular players, the JV Boys Basketball team clawed and scratched their way to an overtime victory. The Dons defeated the Washington Huskies 59-57. The JV team improved to 12 and 3 for the season. Going into the game, the Dons felt this game of their current three game homestand would be the easiest.…
The Dons (6-9, 88th in SF, 391st in CA) were eager to get back on the hardwood after a tough loss with a late lead against Serra at home earlier in the Holiday week. A much improved Huskies team (8-4, ranked 66th in SF Metro and 291st in CA) was on the menu in a Saturday night special. Strong start…
ACA JV Girls Faced St. Mary’s HS of Stockton on 1/4. It was a tough loss for our lady Dons against this top 10 team. JV Girls match off against Kimball High on Saturday 1/6 at 1230pm and Varsity play at 2p. Go DONS! @acalanesgirlshoops
The freshman Dons survived a late game-tying surge by the Padres to win 53-51. Justice Hembrador got Acalanes going in the first quarter with five quick points, aided by assists from Bryce Mansour and Jon MacLeod and a made free throw for an and one. Bryce contributed two buckets and Jon one to end the first quarter 13-7. The second quarter…
Tuesday, January 3, 2024Record: 11-3 The JV Boys started the new year on a disappointing note. The Dons lost to the Serra Padres by a score of 51-40. The JV team is now 11 and 3 for the season. The game featured two talented teams. With such alumni as Barry Bonds and Tom Brady, Serra has established itself for athletic…
Despite the torrential downpour, the Dons (6-8, ranked 87th in SF, 391st in CA) were happy to be back home for the first game of a tough three game homestand opening up against the Serra Padres (7-2, 19th in SF, 90th in CA). The Dons got off to a slow start for the first time in a long time digging…
The Dons (6-7, 469th in CA) came in to the Consolation Championship Saturday evening in San Diego against a much higher ranked San Juan Hills team (11-8, 150th in CA) that had lost their first game to Monte Vista by 1 and also won two in a row. First quarter started with both teams trading “punches” back and forth with…
