LAFAYETTE, CA — The Acalanes Freshman Dons (2-4) bounced back in a big way on Friday, avenging an earlier loss this week to the Dublin Gaels with a commanding 19–1 victory fueled by dominant pitching and a relentless offensive attack. Right-hander Luke Fishman set the tone from the start with a strong outing on the mound. Fishman battled through five…
The Acalanes JV Baseball team plated three runs in the bottom of the seventh, and once again relied on their steady and efficient pitching staff, to earn a 5-5 tie against Las Lomas High School in Lafayette on Thursday. The Dons opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning when Mateo Valenzuela ripped a double over the center…
The Acalanes Dons stepped onto Las Lomas’ field Thursday afternoon and handled business with authority, cruising to an 11–0 shutout and extending their run of wins against the Knights to eight straight games. when they face the boys of Walnut Creek. The tone was set early, and it started on the mound. Left-hander Riley Gates was in full control from…
On a sun-splashed Tuesday in Lafayette, the yard wasn’t just busy, it was vibrating. You had the packed bleachers, families, fans, and teammates leaning on the fence in the dugout. But more importantly, you had 44 MLB scouts posted up with phones to record and clipboards for note-taking. Now, let’s be clear: they showed up to see the St. Ignatius…
DUBLIN, CA — March 2, 2026 — The Acalanes Freshman Dons (1–3) put 15 runners on base and left nine stranded Monday afternoon, a theme that ultimately defined a 7–3 loss to the Dublin Gaels. The Dons came out sharp behind lefty starter Drew Megibow, who worked efficiently through the first three innings. Megibow needed just 35 pitches to navigate…
The Acalanes Junior Varsity Baseball Team rallied for 5 runs in the top of the seventh inning to secure their first win of the season, a 8-6 victory over the Redwood High School Giants in Marin on Friday. The Dons got out to an early 1-0 lead when Will Feinstein grounded out to second, scoring lead-off batter Trey Roberts in…
The Acalanes Freshman Dons collected 23 hits in a hard-fought doubleheader at Windsor, including a dramatic Game 1 rally that erased a two-run deficit in the seventh and forced extra innings before a 6–5 loss in the tenth. Despite falling 4–1 in the second game, the Dons showed resilience all afternoon, battling to their final outs.
In a preview of the much-anticipated Acalanes vs Marin Catholic baseball game at Oracle Parkon April 18, the Dons visited Kentfield Saturday for their final tune-up before the regular seasonstarts this Friday. By the time the visiting fans had set up their chairs on the berm that existsinstead of bleachers, the Wildcats’ starter, their expected ace, had set down the…
The Acalanes Freshman Dons opened their 2026 season with a 9–6 win over Miramonte, highlighted by Luke Fishman’s three innings of no-hit pitching and strong offensive production led by Jonny Rubin’s 3 hits and four RBIs. With disciplined hitting, steady defense, and contributions across the roster, the Dons showed promising potential for a competitive season ahead.
On Saturday, April 18, at 5:30 PM, something bigger than baseball is happening. Why This Night Matters For nearly four decades, Dante Benedetti was known across San Francisco as “Mr. Baseball.” As the longtime coach at the University of San Francisco, he shaped far more than winning teams; he shaped lives. Grew up in North Beach, San Francisco, playing baseball…
