JV Basketball Took a Visit to College Park

JV Basketball Took a Visit to College Park

The JV Dons Basketball team traveled to College Park on Saturday after an emotional win Wednesday evening against the Eagles at home.  Saturday’s game was the 4th in 5 days for the Dons.   The first quarter got off to a quick start with Eli Brent hitting Jack Bayless for a jumper in the lane for the first basket of the game.  Bennett…

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JV Basketball: Dons Tame the Broncos, 47-39

JV Basketball: Dons Tame the Broncos, 47-39

The second match up of the year occurred Thursday evening in Walnut Creek between the Acalanes Dons and Northgate Broncos.  The Dons were poised to execute their game plan which included inserting Bennett Dodge at center who was not present during the first meeting.  Bennett won the tip, regained possession and passed to a cutting Eli Brent for two points over the…

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Dons Run Out of Steam vs Knights

Dons Run Out of Steam vs Knights

Three quarters of intense play wasn’t enough Thursday nights as the Los Lomas Knights shut down the Dons boys basketball team in the final stanza to earn a 59-51 victory. A competitive and quick paced first quarter saw the Dons knotted 18-18. In the second, each team upped the defensive effort, with the Knights holding a slight offensive edge and…

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Dons Erupt for Season High 79 in Win Over College Park

Dons Erupt for Season High 79 in Win Over College Park

In a game they controlled from the tip, the Dons Boys Basketball team beat College Park 79-45 at home on Wednesday night. The first half was a three-palooza for the Dons, who nailed ten 3-point shots in the half to take a 44-24 lead. Senior Graham Smith hit four, while junior Noah Bloch and freshman Marcus Robinson nailed two apiece.…

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JV Basketball: Too Close for Comfort in Oaktown

JV Basketball: Too Close for Comfort in Oaktown

The Acalanes JV Basketball team took on Oakland Tech Bulldogs on the road Tuesday evening.  Once again the Dons got off to a slow start against a team that pressed on defense and hit open shots. Acalanes was down 9-20 at the end of the first quarter.  In the second quarter Acalanes outscored the Bulldogs 16 to 11 to close the …

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JV Basketball: This was the kind of game that deserves the expression, “you had to be there” to fully appreciate the drama this game provided for the Acalanes faithful.

JV Basketball: This was the kind of game that deserves the expression, “you had to be there” to fully appreciate the drama this game provided for the Acalanes faithful.

 It was a back and forth high level basketball game.  In the first quarter Pittsburg slashed and cut inside and showed they could also hit the outside shot.  The Dons were slow off the mark and down 8-18 at the end of the quarter.  Scoring highlights included Bennett Dodge, Nathan Bennett, and Koleton Fenton scoring on free throws after getting fouled driving…

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Dons lose to Eagles in a Tale of Two Halves

A strong first half wasn’t enough as the Acalanes boys basketball team fell to the Clayton Valley Eagles 55-43 on Thursday. The Dons controlled the first half, holding an 18-11 lead at the end of the 1st quarter and 29-22 lead at the half. The Dons sharpshooters started hot, nailing seven 3-point shots in the half, with two apiece by…

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