The Dons came into this contest as the overwhelming favorite, but the match started with six missed serves in a row (three by each team) – tying the teams early on at 3-3. Gavin Zylstra started running up the score on a serving streak, which was complemented by Erik Moen’s spot on setting to both front and back row hitters;…
The Boys varsity volleyball team took on Los Lomas last night on the Knight’s home court. The Dons got off to an early lead, but gave it up and fell behind after a timely timeout by Los Lomas. The Dons came back on some killer hits from Austin Kinnear, Harry Mannering and Gavin Zylstra, along with strong back row play…
Last week’s matches vs. Campolindo JV The JV boys volleyball team lost to Campo 2-0. This was the team’s first match of the season, and for some, the first match of their lives. During the first game, there were the usual nerves, but as they settled into their game, the play became more competitive. Justin Law set the tone with strong…
There will be an Open Gym this Saturday Feb 8 from 1-3pm, and the first two tryouts are currently scheduled for Tuesday Feb 11, and Tuesday Feb 18 right after school in the Small Gym. Make sure to have completed your athletic clearance – no exceptions.
Looking for a Spring Sport? Come and meet the Coaches of the 3-time defending league champion Boys JV and Varsity Volleyball teams at lunch on Wednesday January 29! We will once again have a strong Varsity team, but are wide open on JV, and looking for underclassmen with potential to groom for the future. Boys Volleyball is a non-cut sport,…
The reigning NCS champion Acalanes Dons boys volleyball team began their title defense on May 2 when they hosted Washington High of Fremont on May 2. The first game was competitive with the Dons winning 25-19. The Dons coasted the rest of the way winning 25-15 and 25-12 to reach the NCS semifinals. The Dons will host Campolindo on Tuesday,…
Coming off their upset of previously undefeated Northgate, the defending NCS Champion Acalanes Dons were due for a letdown heading into their volleyball match at Las Lomas. It was a classic “trap” game, with Las Lomas holding its Senior Night. Although they were flat and did not play their best match, the Dons were able to take care of business…
On Tuesday, April 16, the Acalanes Dons boys volleyball team traveled to Walnut Creek to face the Northgate Broncos. Northgate entered the game ranked 13th in the country boasting a 19-0 overall record and a 5-0 league record. One of those victories was a straight set win over the Dons at Acalanes. The defending NCS champion Dons came ready to…
Proving that their upset at Campolindo in last year’s NCS playoffs was no fluke, the defending NCS champion Acalanes Dons boys volleyball team again defeated Campo to capture the championship at a tourney hosted by Leland High School in San Jose on Saturday. Unlike last year’s long match in the NCS semifinals that went to five games, this time the…
The defending NCS champion Acalanes Dons boys volleyball team traveled to Antioch to play Deer Valley, a Division 1 school with a historically strong program. The Dons started slowly and trailed 3-6 but then scored 11 straight points with junior Nikolai Heffernan serving. The 11-0 run included kills by senior Alex Franke and sophomore Austin Kinnear. With a 14-6 lead,…
