Life is good being part of the Lafayette basketball community and extending that to the neighboring rivals and communities. Perhaps unlike most other high school sports, short of maybe soccer, high school basketball truly captures the spirit of the sport. You see kids who have spent their youth playing with and against each other through many years of basketball. Through…
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The JV Dons (8-9 overall, 4-4 in league) embarked on a four game road trip beginning with a Saturday night special at Las Lomas (12-12 overall, 4-5 in league) coming into this contest. The Knights were looking to avenge their loss earlier in the season in Lafayette 54-50. Starters in this one were Freshmen Gavin Dodge and Josh Elerts, along…
First, the frosh team, coaches and parents would like to offer our support and care to Julian Hood and his family. Julian Hood, a point guard starter, during an aggressive defensive move, suffered a severe arm injury that required immediate emergency care. Our prayers are with them for his speedy recovery. Las Lomas was playing physical and hungry to win…
On Saturday the Dons headed to Las Lomas to take on the Knights. Justin Zegarowski suffered a foot injury against Clayton Valley so Colin Norstad got the start for the Dons. Colin immediately got into the action feeding Jack Bayless for a layup to open the scoring. LL came back with a 3 in their first trip to jump on…
It was a close match Thursday night home game as Acalanes Frosh play against Clayton Valley High In the first period, the boys did great with defense and in and out passing allowed Arman Craig open to score. Also Lorenzo Cangini made a clutch move at the very end to draw the foul and end the period 15 to 15.…
The JV Dons faced off against the Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles (17-6 overall, 7-2 in league) Thursday night in beautiful Lafayette. The earlier matchup was an overtime thriller that the Eagles prevailed in 54-52 so this was an anxiously awaited rematch. The Dons rolled out a starting lineup of the Freshman trio of Preston Hilsabeck, Gavin Dodge, and Josh…
On an evening full of celebration the Dons hosted Clayton Valley for Senior Night honoring eight graduating seniors. The game wasn’t about the outcome but rather about the journey these fine young men have taken through their time as Acalanes Dons on and off the court. It was a night to also honor a caring and dedicated coaching staff and…
They say it’s hard to beat a team 3 times in a row, I guess the season’s third matchup against College Park this weekend was an example of that. The Dons fell for the first time this season to College Park 48-41. The loss is uncharacteristic for the Frosh Dons as they weren’t able to establish a rhythm to their game. They shot…
The JV Dons (7-8, 3-3 league) looked to get back on the winning track after a tough loss to Campolindo against College Park (6-14) in a Saturday night special in Lafayette. Starters were Freshmen Gavin Dodge and Josh Elerts, along with Maddox Malm, Drew McKenzie and JB Frolich. First quarter was a see saw battle with the Elerts Brothers doing most…
