Behind Sophomore Jake Davis’s 19 points and 14 rebounds and Senior Scott Ruegg’s 17 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists, the Dons cruised past the visiting Pirates 67-53 on Saturday night. Senior Graham Smith got the Dons going early with a basket off of the opening tip and followed it up with a three pointer as the Dons jumped to…
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…
Acalanes Freshman basketball improved their record to 4-1 with a convincing victory Thursday at Clayton Valley. The Don’s opened up an early lead built on their stellar defense, and never looked back, running away with a 52-36 victory. Coach Thomas was visibly pleased at the post-game press conference, saying “This, start to finish, was our best game of the season.…
The JV team is on a roll winning two of the last three games including a tie Wednesday night. Thursday night the entire squad joined in the effort to defeat the Ugly Eagles on their home court for a final score of 38-31. The Dons’ Bennett Dodge won the tip sending it down court to Jack Bayless for an opening lay up. …
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…
Boys Basketball claimed back-to-back victories for the first time this season, downing the Las Lomas Knights 63-56 at home on Wednesday. The Dons were led by Jake Davis, a sophomore, who scored a career high 18 in the contest. Senior Graham Smith added 13, senior Scott Ruegg 11, and senior Derek Kotarba 9. The Dons steady play early took them…
Acalanes scored the last 6 points to turn a 43-40 deficit into a 46-43 victory in an exciting game Wednesday in Lafayette. Cooper Edelman, Liam Krackeler, and Jordan Brown each scored close range baskets in the last two minutes to surge ahead. The Dons are now 3-1 in league play. Speaking to reporters after the game, Coach Eric Thomas said…
The JV Dons took on the Las Lomas Knights Wednesday evening at home. The mission was to stop the Las Lomas shooters. Our defense was sharp for the most part, but the Knights hit open shots when it counted. It was by far the most competitive game of the season. Jack Bayless led all scores with 25 points, followed by Landon Santos, Justin…
After a slow start to the season with losses to Northgate and Campolindo the JV Dons Basketball team came to life with back to back convincing wins vs Miramonte last Thursday (49-21) and Saturday at home against Alhambra Bulldogs (63-24). The last two games demonstrated how deep the team really is with all 14 players making contributions. Six players shot and…
Boys Hoops earned a needed victory over the Alhambra Bulldogs on Saturday evening, 64-56. Scott Ruegg led the way with a game high 31 points for the Dons. The Dons trailed only once in the game, 0-2, before a Graham Smith three-pointer gave the Dons a lead they would never surrender. Ruegg paced scoring in the first quarter, with nine,…