The Boys’ Varsity tennis team faced an extremely solid Miramonte squad on Thursday. Though we lost overall 1-8, many of the scores reflect some very tough battles. The boys did not go down without a respectable fight. Our one standout match was the #2 doubles line, which was an impressive victory by Matthew Muren and Aaron Brown. They both served, returned, and volleyed…
The Boys’ Varsity tennis team lost yet another player to injury – bringing the total to four who were unable to compete today. Those who played battled valiantly against Campolindo. The #2 and #3 doubles lines consisting of Matthew Muren, Aaron Brown, Juzer Shipchandler, and Sammy Foster won their matches. Four other singles and doubles matches were extremely close and…
The Boys’ varsity tennis team had to overcome the temporary loss of its #1, #3, and #4 players due to injuries and illness. All remaining singles players had to compete in higher spots, and they absolutely exceeded expectations. Seven matches were won in straight sets. The standout highlight was the amazing match played by Tucker Brewer who was in the…
In DAL league play, Acalanes improves to 1-1 after a win Tuesday over College Park. The depth of the Acalanes varsity boys’ tennis team was on display. Four of the six singles players won in straight sets, and we swept the three doubles lines. Zach Snyder played a flawless and dominant match not giving up a single game. Saylen Cardoni’s…
The varsity boys’ team put up a valiant effort versus Northgate but unfortunately came up a little short. We had a little bit of everything out there yesterday. There were some great highlights. Ace played #6 and had a tight win over a fellow football player. They were evenly matched, but Ace pulled off the right shots during the critical…
Boys Varsity Tennis Team goes undefeated in pre-season play after a 7-2 win over Benicia High School
Due to untimely rain in Fresno, the California Tennis Classic was unfortunately canceled. The varsity boys’ team took out its frustration on Benicia. Some of the highlights included five straight-set victories, a great come-from-behind win by Riley Bonner, and Sammy Foster winning his first pre-season singles match. The boys look primed and ready for their first league match against Northgate. …
The varsity boys’ team is now 2-0 after an impressive and decisive victory over Heritage. All nine matches were won in straight sets. The boys continue to prepare very well for the regular season which kicks off on March 10 when we play Northgate at home. 12 of the 18 varsity players will travel to Fresno on Thursday to participate…
The boy’s tennis team is off to a solid start defeating a very worthy adversary in Bishop O’Dowd. This is the team’s first official practice match of the season, and eight of nine lines won. Seven of those wins were in straight sets. The team is only in its second week of practice and just picked up four soccer players…
The Acalanes tennis program is fortunate to have Coach Rick O’Brien on board to lead the Dons tennis program. Coach O’Brien comes to Acalanes after working with the Alhambra High tennis program for 16 years as well as head coaching stints at Pinole Valley and De Anza high schools. Rick was a highly-accomplished tennis player himself, having reached a 5.5…
There will be a meeting for boys’ tennis Monday, January 31 at lunch in the stadium bleachers. This is a great opportunity to meet Rick O’Brien, head coach. He will provide the necessary information for tryouts that will begin Monday, February 7. See you there! Let’s Go Dons!