After dropping their first-round matchup to Cardinal Newman, the Dons faced off against the Redwood “Big Red” Friday night at Chris Huber Memorial Gymnasium. The Big Red was down about 20 to Campo in their first-round game with about 5 minutes to play but were able to get the deficit under 10 late with frenetic full-court pressure where it felt…
Playing against the tournament favorites in their own house, the Varsity hoopers took it hard to the Piedmont Highlanders. This was a Friday night that won’t quickly be forgotten as the Dons put on a gritty yet classy display of basketball in front of a gym filled with a large, loud and spirited home crowd. In the truest spirit of…
JV hoops dropped the opener of the John Rhodes Memorial Tournament to Cardinal Newman (aka De La Salle of the North Bay) 53-40. The Rhodes Tournament is the annual JV tournament hosted by the Dons to honor former student John Rhodes who was lost in a tragic car accident just two months before he graduated in 2002. Rhodes was a…
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…
