The JV baseball team celebrated their home opener against the Alhambra Bulldogs JV squad and the disappearance of the rain and cloud icons from their weather apps on Thursday, February 22 with an 8-5 win. Austin McManamon made his debut on the mound for the Dons and looked like he might be the bell cow of the pitching staff this…
Lacrosse is the oldest organized sport in North America, with its origins dating back to indigenous people as early as the 12th century. By the 17th century, a version of the sport was well-established and documented in the territory of present-day Canada. In this version, each team consisted of 100-1,000 players, the field was several miles long, and games lasted…
The Dons fired up the season with a thrilling comeback game against Serra High School in a night of steady rain. The Padres started out the first quarter with 4 unanswered goals but this did not rattle the Don’s confidence. Sophomore Jan Korzeniowski scored the first goal of the season in the first quarter followed up with a…
In the first annual Trial of Miles, kicking off the track and field session for our distance runners, Acalanes girls and boys teams shined against visitors from Piedmont and Archie Williams. Sophomore Nevis Murphy started the year right for the Lady Dons with a victory and personal best in the 1600 meters with a winning time of 5:15.16 and was…
It was a gorgeous (and warm) afternoon on Thursday, 2/15 as the Acalanes swim team gathered after school to establish their base times for the season! Swimmers “raced” in ten different events: the 200 Free, 100 IM (JV), 200 IM, 50 Free, 50 Fly (JV), 100 Fly, 100 Free, 500 Free, 100 Back and 100 Breast. The mood was lively…
Seems like we just finished the spring 2023 season. How fast the time goes. The Dons lost eight seniors last year, but this year we have picked up some improved players from our junior varsity farm as well as a talented new incoming freshman. We have a lot to look forward to this year. We also have a new assistant…
Pre-season track is in full flight and the Boys and Girls teams are looking strong coming off of great seasons where the Girls captured the DAL Championship and the Boy’s season was highlighted by a 2nd place finish in the 4 x 100 relay at the State Championship in May. If you are planning to participate in track and field…
Grace Chehelaoui is diving into her senior year. Grace loves Acalanes from friends to Homecoming week to classes like Math and AP Language/Composition. When Grace is not enjoying the halls, classrooms and activities of Acalanes, she is in a pool. Diving is one of the most exciting sports in the world. Diving takes jumping, springing with amazing body control, usually…
Lamorinda Weekly article, June 7, 2023, by John Kingdon