The Freshman Dons Boys Basketball team started the season with new coaches (Head Coach Nate Shipley and Assistant Coach Scott Farrell) and an impressive win over the Vintage Crushers. The Frosh Dons set the tone in the first quarter outscoring the Crushers 23-10 and ending the first half 38-22. The defense kicked into high gear in the third quarter shutting out…
Welcome to the 2023-24 JV Girls Soccer Season! Last year’s team started strong with a 4-0 record and continued the momentum throughout the season, ending with 13 wins, 4 losses, and 4 ties. Most notably, the team was a remarkable 5-1 against rivals Campolindo, Miramonte, and Las Lomas, with the only loss a tight 2-1 defeat to Las Lomas in…
The Dons came back from the Thanksgiving break to take on the Dragons in a pre-season scrimmage on their home turf in Oakland on Monday night. Bundled up on the bleachers, we watched a really close game unfold under a beautiful full moon. Our keeper Sara Tarnai executed multiple saves in the first half with solid defense by Tori Hiatt,…
The Lady Dons started the season at the Pinole Valley Invitational on Saturday. Originally the girls were scheduled to play Antelope who ended up dropping out of the event late last week. Instead Eureka was the opponent. Eureka came in 2-0 with a blowout victory over Miramonte on Friday. After exchanging baskets to start the game it didn’t take long…
Saturday, November 25, 2023 The Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team opened the season with a dominating performance over Napa Vintage. The young Dons soundly defeated their opponent 80 to 46. The JV Dons jumped on Vintage early with a 13-1 run highlight by Josh Elerts dominating the paint and Gavin Bears hitting several shots from outside. Acalanes continued to outpace…
Welcome back Hoops Fans! It’s been over 9 months of anticipation to see the new squad in action. Last year’s team jumped out of the gates to a 5-0 start taking the Piedmont Tournament before cooling off later in the season to finish at 13-13, falling to Benicia in the first round of the NCS Playoffs. That team graduated all…
The Lady Dons hit the road to Danville to take on the Monte Vista Mustangs Tuesday. The Mustangs were defending NCS D1 Champs and came in ranked #11 in the greater Bay Area by the Mercury News. It didn’t take long for our girls to assert themselves behind relentless full court pressure and superior team speed. At the end of…
Acalanes girls Frosh/Soph team came together for the first game this season against College Park under grey, rainy skies and a sopping wet field. Madison Bernstein (#23), with her booming left foot, had two shots on goal within the first 15 minutes of the game that the College Park goalie was just barely able to stop. College Park scored the…
Open Field this week, Tryouts next week! Open Field This Week: Monday 7:00-8:30pm, Thursday 7:30-9:00pm and Weight Room Tuesday & Thursday 7:15-8:00am TRYOUTS: Monday-Thursday, October 30-November 2 at Stadium Field Monday: 7:00–8:30pm, Tuesday: 8:15–10:00pm, Wednesday: 8:15-10:00pm, Thursday: 7:00-8:30pm Tryout schedule is subject to change so stay in touch with coaches. Please arrive 15 minutes before each session. Wear comfortable soccer clothing with a plain t-shirt. Bring…