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…
The Acalanes JV boys had a tough battle against College Park on Wednesday evening, ultimately losing 54-37. It’s clear that Coach Herley has inspired the boys to give maximum effort every second they are on the floor – this game was no exception. They worked hard on defense, went after every loose ball, and probably set a season record for…
Full game replay can be found here: https://youtu.be/dJ3gsvythPI The Dons won the prior matchup at College Park by 17 behind a three point assault but the Falcons somehow added some size and have been a different team recently. Cole Gwaltney got the start at point and was brilliant, pushing the pace and probing the defense all night long. Sam Bishop…
The Dons took it to the Falcons in this final home stretch as the eventful season begins to wind down. It was a fun outing to see the Dons playing tough inside defense and some great skip passing in front of a home crowd that also saw a bit of activity from the visitors bench who tried to keep the…