JV Boys Basketball Fall Short in Clayton Rematch 49-55

JV Boys Basketball Fall Short in Clayton Rematch 49-55

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…

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Senior Night for Varsity Hoopsters!

Senior Night for Varsity Hoopsters!

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…

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Frosh Boys Hoops Finally Fall to Falcons 41-48

Frosh Boys Hoops Finally Fall to Falcons 41-48

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…

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JV Boys Hoops Sweep the Falcons 66-42!

JV Boys Hoops Sweep the Falcons 66-42!

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…

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Varsity Dons sweep College Park 2-0 on the Season!

College Park came into the Chris Huber Memorial Gym looking for a little redemption after Acalanes beat them in Pleasant Hill, but the Dons clearly had a plan to execute plays on the offense and dominate the boards and shut down shooting on the defense. The first period was textbook, the Dons coaching staff was laser focused while the players…

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Boys Frosh Basketball Drill Miramonte

The Dons secured the win against Mirmonte Friday Night Home game. It was a fast paced court as the teams traded field goals fairly evenly finishing the first quarter at 28 points Acalanes vs 21 points Miramonte. In the second quarter, however, the Dons took over with a 10 point run. Miramonte had trouble making shots with the wall of…

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