Acalanes put together a composed road performance Tuesday afternoon, defeating Las Lomas 51–34 behind a fast start and sustained defensive pressure. The Dons took control early, opening the game with a 21–7 first quarter and carrying a 33–18 advantage into halftime. Acalanes remained disciplined after the break, limiting second-chance opportunities and preventing Las Lomas from finding any offensive rhythm over…
Tuesday night’s trip to Las Lomas had all the markings of a measuring-stick game for the Dons. The Knights were coming off an impressive win over Ygnacio Valley, they were at home, and they featured a dangerous weapon in Saba Pachulia, the hot-shooting son of former Warriors great Zaza Pachulia. If Las Lomas planned to ride Saba’s shooting to another…
Acalanes earned a 46–42 victory over Alameda on Saturday afternoon, leaning on their rebounding advantage, taking care of the ball, and balanced scoring to hold off a late push in the 2nd half by Alameda. The Dons played even with Alameda in the opening quarter, edging ahead 15–14 after one. Acalanes created separation in the second quarter, outscoring Alameda 17–6…
Why are they called the Hornets? The answer lies in Alameda’s rich naval history, most notably the USS Hornet, the famed aircraft carrier now permanently docked as a museum in Alameda. The Hornet played a critical role in World War II and beyond, becoming a symbol of resilience, endurance, and resolve—traits the Alameda High Hornets clearly take pride in. That…
Acalanes controlled the game in the middle quarters Monday afternoon, using a strong second-quarter surge to secure a 63–49 home win over Miramonte. After a competitive opening quarter, the Dons shifted momentum in the second, holding Miramonte to just 9 points while opening up a halftime lead. Acalanes continued to dictate play after the break, answering Miramonte runs and maintaining…
Tuesday night’s Diablo Athletic League matchup against Ygnacio Valley had all the ingredients of a memorable home win: a loud gym, strong student turnout, crisp execution for long stretches—and then, heartbreak. It was Jersey Night at Acalanes, and the stands were filled with tributes ranging from Steph Curry, Angel Reese, and Joe Montana, along with at least one Shedeur Sanders…
Bryce Mansour’s excellent defense earned him a photo with the Foothill Mustang. The first game of 2026 sent the Acalanes Dons out of familiar Lamorinda territory and into Foothill High School, where it was immediately clear this would be a different kind of road test. The Game Plan: Stop #5 Foothill came in with a clear focal point: Tomari Harris…
Acalanes took care of business on the road Friday, earning a 56–41 win over Granada. The Dons established an early edge, leading 11–9 after the first quarter and 25–18 at halftime. Granada made a brief push early in the second half, but Acalanes responded with its most efficient stretch of the game, outscoring Granada 21–13 in the third quarter while…
Acalanes faced a demanding three-game slate at the Dougherty Valley Holiday Tournament, opening against two strong programs before closing the tournament, and 2025, with a complete team win. The tournament opened with a 54–28 loss to California High, as the Mustangs used efficient shooting and a significant rebounding edge to pull away. Cal High shot 54% from the field and…
The fourth and final game of the Bambauer Classic had everything: hot shooting, a runaway start, creeping dread, a white-knuckle finish—and a reminder that no lead is ever truly safe. On December 30, Acalanes faced the Central Catholic Raiders of Modesto (whose nickname, the Raiders, remains one of high school sports’ more curious branding decisions—since pillaging and conquest are not…