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…
After a historic 2025 run that crowned the Acalanes Dons as NCS Division II Champions, the message heading into 2026 is simple: let’s do it again. With a championship banner hanging and a roster stacked with talent and confidence, Acalanes baseball is loading up for another statement season. The Dons closed out 2025 by taking down Rancho Cotate 7–1 to…
Acalanes’ baseball team won the 2025 NCS Division 2 championship, defeating Rancho Cotate 7‑1, and now the Dons are stepping onto an even bigger stage. Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, is calling, and it’s time for the Acalanes community to answer! On Saturday, April 18, in a night game, Acalanes will face Marin Catholic in a preseason showdown. This…
Somewhere in your garage, a closet, or the back corner of a dusty attic, there’s a piece of baseball history. Maybe it’s a glove that still holds the shape of your hand. A bat with pine tar stains. Cleats that carried you through a big hit, or a perfect warm summer evening running the bases. You might not have touched…
