The Acalanes Dons continue to prove they’re a team on a mission. After recently defeating Marin Catholic and Bishop O’Dowd, they faced off against the James Logan Colts, another opportunity to showcase their relentless pursuit of victory, one game at a time, one run at a time. With exceptional pitching, solid defense, and just enough offense, the Dons emerged…
Saturday’s showdown was a true pitcher’s duel in which the Acalanes Dons secured a flawless 3-0 win against the Bishop O’Dowd Dragons. Junior Branson Smith was dominant on the mound, recording 18 outs and a boatload of strikes to lead the charge. But it wasn’t just the pitching that impressed—Acalanes showcased some exceptional fielding, baserunning, and batting making every opportunity…
Acalanes 3, Pinole Valley 2 (8 innings) – “Extra Innings, Extra Guts!” The Dons kicked off their season with a nail-biting 3-2 victory over Pinole Valley in extra innings. Despite some early-game jitters, Acalanes proved they’ve got the guts to pull through tight games. The hero of the night? Branson Smith. The guy went the distance, throwing a complete game…
Baseball season is just around the corner, and the Acalanes Dons are already gearing up for another exciting year. Leading the charge this season is Andrew Merken, known as Coach Merk, who steps into the role of head coach after years of dedication as a member of the Dons baseball coaching staff. He is back and so is the entire…
It’s a special thing to grow up in your hometown, to walk the same streets, play little league, wear your Acalanes high school jersey with pride, and even take the field at St. Mary’s. Many would call that luck. Life is good when you get to play the game you love, build lifelong friendships, and find joy in the community…
The Varsity baseball team was defeated by the Granada Matadors 6-0 in Tuesday’s NCS Division 1 Semifinals. The Matadors will play De La Salle in the D1 Championship game on Friday. The Dons completed an historic season as they say goodbye to several mainstay Seniors who have restored the excellence of the baseball program under the guidance of Coach Hornsby…
The Varsity Baseball team beat the defending Division 1 Runner-up, the Casa Grande Gauchos, 1-0 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the NCS playoffs next Tuesday. The boys improved their home record to 13-1 and their overall tally to 23-3. It is the first time that Acalanes has made it to the semifinals since 2016 when the Dons…
The Varsity Baseball team started the Division 1 NCS Playoffs with a 6-0 shutout win against the Freedom Falcons on Tuesday. It improved the Dons record to 22-3 and set up a second round battle on Friday in Lafayette against Casa Grande High School. The boys were fired up and ready to roll for the start of post season play!…
Coaches Jim Burleigh and Dan Meade Make 2024 Baseball Season Their Last. One’s passion for baseball sometimes starts with a small spark, and for some it burns strongly and brighter, and for a few it is mixed with some talent which feeds that spark and leads to wonderful things. And for some,…
The Varsity Baseball team lost a dramatic back and forth battle in Moraga on Thursday 8-7. They split their two game series with the Cougars this week. The boys finished the regular season 21-3 with a 7-3 league mark. The Dons fought to the very end before dropping their final regular season game. Fortunately the NCS Playoffs begin next week.…
