The Acalanes JV boys traveled to the historic Presidio in San Francisco for a match that offered a stunning Golden Gate Bridge backdrop but a rocky start on the pitch. In a game defined by a frantic opening and a relentless comeback effort, the Dons ultimately fell 1-2 to a resilient University High. The match began under unusual circumstances, with…
The Acalanes JV soccer team hosted the Northgate Broncos on Thursday in a match defined by dominant possession and field position. A goal by Kaspar in the first half put the Dons on board early. Following the goal, Northgate attempted to pivot to a more offensive strategy. However, the Acalanes backline remained disciplined and composed. Every Broncos counter-attack was met…
We opened the week locked in, in a collar and elbow war with Miramonte, back and forth like a chess match on the mat. Arm drags, sprawls, late escapes, nothing separated us. It came down to the final match of the night. One last scramble. One last shot. This time, the whistle didn’t fall in our favor. But we had…
Acalanes came up short in a 2–0 loss to University High School on a picture-perfect afternoon in the Presidio, battling to the final whistle against a strong Red Devils squad. The Dons defended well early, with Bryan Lurie keeping University off the scoreboard for much of the first half with several quality saves. Harry Zimmerman and Aidan Parnell helped hold off repeated attacks along the back line, while Zachary…
Dons Rugby faced a major test this weekend, taking on the Jesuit Marauders, the #3 ranked team nationally, in a matchup that highlighted both the challenge ahead and the promise of the program’s future. The Dons entered the match with a young and raw squad, starting freshmen at key positions 2, 8, and 10, along with eight other first-year players.…
On Tuesday January 20 the Lady Dons hit the road to take on the Berkeley Yellowjackets for a non-league match. From the kickoff, the Yellowjackets showed they were going to be an efficient offensive team. Passes were crisp, accurate, and quick-paced positioning was impressive. But, the Acalanes defense was ready and just as impressive. Goalie Maria Statnikova also had her…
Acalanes came out strong Friday afternoon and set the tone early, earning a 50–37 win over Alhambra despite nearly half the squad out with injuries or illness. While only suiting up 8, Acalanes wasted no time establishing momentum, jumping out to a 20–7 lead in the opening quarter behind active defense and efficient shot-making. The Dons continued to apply pressure…
Two stars of the night: Dunking Landon Deily and Coach Ric Shepard Before getting to the basketball, a bit of context. Martinez is one of those towns that quietly carries more history than it lets on. Incorporated in 1876, it was an important Gold Rush–era trading and shipping hub, thanks to its location along the Carquinez Strait. Over the years,…
Acalanes battled back from a two-goal deficit to earn a hard-fought 2–2 tie against Northgate on Thursday night, controlling the tempo for much of the match and playing aggressively until the final whistle. Northgate struck early, scoring on a counterattack in the 4th minute to take a 1–0 lead. The Dons responded by increasing pressure, with attacking runs from Luke Wilson and Omri Noiman creating sustained chances.…
Acalanes and Campolindo played to an entertaining 1–1 tie on Tuesday night in a high-intensity match with a spirited crowd on hand. The first half saw the Dons generate several quality chances through sustained pressure, led by Omri Noiman and Zachary Birrell, who consistently disrupted Campo’s buildup. Defensively, Aidan Parnell and Eli Romick anchored the back line and limited Campolindo’s opportunities. The teams headed into halftime scoreless. Campolindo struck first…