The Acalanes Dons Softball opened its NCS playoff run in impressive fashion Friday night, defeating the Montgomery Vikings 8-4 at home in the quarterfinals. After earning the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye, the Dons came out aggressive at the plate and delivered a complete team performance to advance to the semifinals. Acalanes wasted no time getting on the…
The Acalanes Dons Softball had four players recognized for their outstanding seasons with Diablo Athletic League All-League honors. Sophomore June Natal earned First Team All-League honors after an impressive season for the Dons. Natal led the team in league play with a .482 batting average while serving as a steady force at shortstop and batting third in the lineup. Whether…
Last Tuesday, the Acalanes Dons Softball celebrated Senior Night honoring team leaders Maya Shoenhair and Lauren Foster. Surrounded by teammates, coaches, family, and fans, the two seniors were recognized for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the program. Despite a challenging league season impacted by injuries and illness, the Dons continued to battle and found plenty of bright spots…
The Acalanes Varsity Dons delivered a commanding performance on Thursday, defeating the Campolindo Cougars 14–3 in a statement win at home. Leading the offensive charge was sophomore June Natal, who was flawless at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three singles and three RBIs. Natal set the tone early and consistently applied pressure on the Cougars’ defense throughout the game. In…
The Acalanes Dons softball team faced a challenging stretch last week, dropping back-to-back games against Encinal and Las Lomas to bring their season record to 6–4. Despite the outcomes, the Dons showed moments of strong play and resilience against tough competition. On Tuesday, Acalanes took on Encinal but fell 16–6 in a high-scoring matchup. The Dons struck first in the…
The Acalanes Dons softball team stayed red hot last week, improving their record to 6–2 with two strong wins over Concord and Berean. Despite the rising temperatures, the Dons brought even more heat to the field, showcasing both dominant pitching and clutch hitting. The week began on the road at Concord with Senior starting pitcher Maya Shoenhair continuing her dominance…
The Acalanes Varsity Dons defeated the Kennedy Varsity Titans 7–3 on Tuesday in a strong all-around performance. The Dons first got on the board in the third inning when Santana Tamayo doubled to bring in two runs. Acalanes broke the game open in the bottom of the fourth, scoring five runs on four hits. Gabby Huerta singled to drive in one run, an error added another, Maya Shoenhair doubled to…
The Acalanes Dons softball team battled through another competitive week, finishing 1–1 behind strong pitching from senior Maya Shoenhair and a lineup that continued to put pressure on opponents. On Tuesday, Shoenhair delivered a standout performance in the circle, striking out 11 batters and pitching a complete game to lead the Dons to an 8–2 victory over Hercules. The senior ace allowed just one hit and two runs across seven innings…
The Acalanes Varsity Dons struggled to keep pace with Salesian College Preparatory, falling 10–1 on Monday, February 23. Salesian jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the first inning after drawing a walk and capitalizing on timely hits to score three runs. They added two more runs in the third inning following a double down the left-field…
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…