The Varsity team opened up the Piedmont tournament against Archie Williams High School (formerly Sir Francis Drake High School) from San Anselmo. It was a nail-biter until the last minute of overtime. Bill Russell once said “Remember that basketball is a game of habits. If you make the other guy deviate from his habits, you’ve got him.” That’s how the…
Clearly the Dons weren’t slowed down by post Thanksgiving celebrations as they kicked off the 2022-2023 season opener with a quick start against the Washington Huskies. The Varsity boys got it going from the opening tip and quickly had some nice ball movement and classic Dons play with Jake Davis getting blocks, boards and feeding Jack Bayless under the bucket.…
Tuesday was the Foundation game for the Dons boys basketball team and they travelled to Foothill to take on the Falcons. The game was back and forth in the first half, with 3s made by Zubin Acuna and Jordan Brown keeping it close for the Dons. Unfortunately, the Falcons hot shooting continued well into the second half and they extended…
The great lessons of a team sport like basketball go far beyond what happens between the lines andthe final score of a game. It is about coming together as a team, working together for a purpose,and making a positive impact on the student body and the broader community. With the leadership from coaches, guidance of parents, and of course the…
With over 75 competitors representing eight different Acalanes sports, the Acalanes Liftathon Week was a great way to celebrate all the new weight room equipment and the work that our athletes have put in over the summer months. In the end, six athletes successfully completed the 3 rep, 3 lift (bench, squat, deadlift) competition with totals that reached the 500…
Elevate your skillset and take your game to the next level! The Dons Basketball Camp provides top-level instruction on every aspect of the game including shooting, attacking, ball handling, defense, and in-game strategy. Hosted by Acalanes Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, Bill Powers, his coaching staff, and current Acalanes players, participants will engage in daily competitions that incorporate skill development, team…
On Wednesday the Dons traveled to Alameda to take on the 5th seed Hornets. A nice crowd made the trip as well to support the Dons while Alameda sported a large home crowd, including a band, which made for a festive atmosphere. The Dons kept it close in tightly contested first half despite some hot shooting from their opponent, and…
Acalanes started strong against Clayton Valley in their season finale, with a lot of hustle and strong rebounding. In the end, turnovers cost the Dons in what ended as a 50-43 loss. The best sequence of the game came in the 3rd quarter when the Dons went on a 10-0 run to take a 26-24 lead. Jaden McClane unleashed his…
The Dons came into the game playing their best basketball in weeks and looking to avenge the earlier loss at Clayton Valley where they were leading by one in the final minutes before succumbing to the Ugly Eagles and losing 37-31. Cole Gwaltney got the start again at point, coming off his rousing performance against College Park as Coach Thomas…
On Friday night the Dons faced Clayton Valley in their last regular season home game of the year, in front of a great home crowd. It was senior night so Levi Rudin, Taran Krishnan, Tate Nelson, Noah Bloch and Nathan Krishnan were honored with their families. The game was one of the Dons best overall defensive performances of the season…
