Tuesday night was all about the Dons’ spectacular seniors: Ava McGlothlin, Cate Condy, Gabriela Benveniste, Georgia Howells, Haley Rurka, Hanna Hageboeck, Lucy Gellman and Maya Wang. The pre-game festivities were full of love and support for our “Great Eight.” The positive vibes continued on the field with a starting lineup that featured all eight seniors. The Dons scored five goals…
The Dons traveled to sunny San Ramon to play against Dougherty Valley on Wednesday night. After so many cold, wet games, the Dons would normally welcome the sun! However, the Wildcats clearly won the coin flip, opting for the Dons to play with the setting sun in their eyes for the first half. Even with that disadvantage, Acalanes outscored the…
The ladies JV lacrosse team defeated CVC 18 to 0 and it really wasn’t that close. This team is now 11 and 1. The offense was led by multiple goals from Audrey Peatros, Emily Roberts, Campbell Evans, Maya Stafford and Laila Vivek. Additional goals were scored by Emme Cain, Lucy Thomas, Mollie Schofield, Claire Zimmerman, Addie McShane, Cameron Thornton, Grace…
It would have been expected to see some rust from the Dons after Spring Break, but the rust was hard to find on Tuesday night against the Ugly Eagles. Throughout the game, the Dons displayed a spread out scoring attack, a tenacious redefend and rock solid defense. Scoring three goals each for the Dons were star middies Haley Rurka, Maya…
Anticipating an unbalanced match up in the Dons’ favor, Acalanes continually shifted personnel and line-up throughout the game, but the Dons still ran away with a 14-3 win over Ygnacio Valley on Thursday night. The Dons cruised to an easy 8-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, the Dons pulled star goalie Addie Martin and played her on attack,…
The Dons realized in the first five minutes of their non-league match against Justin-Siena High School of Napa that it was going to be a tough one when the Braves scored a quick five goals. The Dons found their footing and tightened up the game with 8 minutes left in the first half, bringing the score to 4-7. Justin-Siena did…
The Dons knew going into Friday’s game against Alhambra that it would likely be a very lopsided match up in the Dons’ favor and that proved to be true. In anticipation of that, the Dons rested many of their regular starters to help even the playing field a bit. The Bulldogs surprised the Dons’ defense by scoring the first goal…
The JV team went up to Novato to take on a tough and gritty San Marin team who has one of the best programs in the Bay Area. It was an exciting and close game throughout but these Lady Dons were not going to be denied. The team gutted it out and won 10 to 9, bringing the Dons’ record…
In an eagerly anticipated match-up after last season’s close NCS loss to Northgate, Acalanes Girls Varsity Lacrosse found redemption with a convincing 11-6 victory over the Broncos. The Dons outscored the Broncos and played strong team defense throughout the game, despite the Broncos employing a rougher, more physical style of play than Acalanes has seen from other opponents this season.…
On Friday night the lady lacrosse JV Dons continued their winning ways by jumping out to a 10-0 halftime lead and cruising to a 14-1 victory. As has been most of the season so far this game was never in doubt. There were so many contributions from different players. Campbell Evans had 3 goals and 2 assists, Emily Roberts had…
