Less than 24 hours after an all-time comeback against Piedmont, the Acalanes Dons found themselves right back on the floor Friday night in the winners’ bracket of the Chris Huber Memorial Tournament, staring down a problem that—on paper—looked unsolvable. That problem was the Monte Vista Mustangs. Ranked 60th in the entire state, armed with wins over multiple top-tier programs, and…
If Chris Huber said it once, he said it a thousand times: “It’s a beautiful day in Lafayette, California.”On Thursday night, as the Chris Huber Memorial Tournament tipped off, it wasn’t just a beautiful day — it was an immortal one, and a signature victory for Coach Bill Powers, who guided his squad with unwavering belief through every twist of…
The Acalanes freshman boys showed resilience and steady growth throughout their three-day tournament, opening with a tough loss on Thursday before responding with two strong wins over California High and Mt. Eden to close out the weekend. Acalanes’ tournament began against a sharp Dougherty Valley team that seized early momentum with a 15-point run in the first quarter. Despite the…
The Acalanes Dons spent the weekend in San Francisco at Riordan High School’s 66th Annual Crusader Classic, taking on two of the toughest programs in Northern California. While the results didn’t fall our way, the Dons delivered two competitive, inspiring performances that showed growth, grit, and a clear upward trajectory as league play approaches. Friday Night vs. University High –…
On Thursday night at Riordan High in San Francisco—otherwise known as the nicest high school gym ever constructed by human hands and home to the best concession stand in the free world, featuring nachos so tremendous they should probably have their own NIL deal—the Dons took the floor against the powerhouse St. Ignatius Wildcats. Things looked bleak early: a 21–6…
The Acalanes Freshman Boys opened their season with a strong 54-36 win over Dougherty Valley on Saturday, combining efficient shooting, active defense, and unselfish ball movement, Acalanes set the tone early with a 16–13 first quarter, then put together a lockdown defensive stretch in the second, holding Dougherty Valley to just two points. Behind that effort, the Dons took a 21–15…
Acalanes 68, Santa Cruz 45 — Season Opener Recap The Dons opened the 2025–26 season with a commanding 68–45 victory over Santa Cruz, showcasing depth, rhythm, and sharp execution. Coach Bill Powers guided his team to the win, carrying forward the momentum of last year’s Diablo League Champions and setting an early tone for another strong campaign. The Three-Point Parade…
The Boys Basketball Program gathered at the Creekside Commons on Sunday afternoon to celebrate successful seasons amongst all three teams. The Varsity squad told stories about their journey over the past 4 years with Coach Powers and their manifestation of winning their first league title since 2007. There were over 140 in attendance and it was a beautifully orchestrated event,…
All Good Things Must Come to an End…Varsity Boys Hoops Falls to Redwood in Final Minutes NCS Round 2
Your #7 seed DONS (22-6) travelled to Redwood Friday night to face the #2 seeded Giants (20-6) in a NCS D1 Round Two matchup. The Giants feature one of the top players in Northern California in #2 Semetri (TT) Carr who will be attending Cal in the Fall. The DONS won the tip and quickly got on the board after…
Win or go home. High stakes moving forward for this DONS team. On Tuesday night, it was likely their last home game of the season unless they a higher seed upsets a lower seed in the current NCS bracket or they can advance to state. More importantly, they had to defend homecourt first to even keep the season alive. Archie…