The Acalanes Freshman team scored big, 59 to 14 against the Cal High Grizzlies. This was the first game of the Dougherty Valley Winter Tournament and the tenth victory for the Dons this season. Dons controlled the game from start to finish, with the Grizzlies chasing the Dons up and down the court all morning. Nathan Bennett enjoyed his Christmas…
In a back and forth game which had fans on the edge of their seats on Saturday evening, the Acalanes Boys JV Basketball team lost by a single point, 52-51, to Drake High School Saturday night at AHS.The Dons had only six players who scored in the game. Noah Bloch led the Dons with 11 points while the team’s bigs, Tyler Murphy,…
In a game they dominated from start to finish on Friday night, the Acalanes Boys JV Basketball team dismantled an overmatched Santa Rosa High School team by a final score of 75 to 25. Utilizing an overpowering full court press, the Dons forced turnover after turnover as Santa Rosa could not withstand the ball pressure applied by the Dons. While…
There’s no place like home. The Dons dug deep and beat Sir Francis Drake 47-44 in a thrilling come-from-behind win in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. Graham Smith started the Dons’ night, scoring the first 5 points. Steals by Graham and Aidan Bodner, and blocks and rebounds by Jake Davis led to baskets by Jackson Aris-Dumas and Jake. The…
By passing, assisting, rebounds, stealing the ball, drawing fouls, forcing turnovers caused the Dons to take a win against Sir Francis Drake High School, 56 to 27. The Pirates of San Anselmo sailed into Acalanes looking for a mutiny, but the Dons blockaded their attempt. The Pirates had to batten down the hatches against the Dons offense. Jack Bayless scored…
The Dons remain undefeated, and continue the streak tonight at home! The varsity boys extended their winning streak to 8-0 with a 66-63 overtime win in Santa Rosa last night. The Dons were up 32-31 at halftime and played well in the third quarter. But, the Panthers battled back, tying the game 61-61 at the end of regulation. The Dons’…
Bennett Dodge turned on the heat in the freezing cold Santa Rosa High School gym with scoring the first two baskets of the game. The Dons defrosted the Panther’s court quickly in the first quarter with the score 20 to 4. The Dons kept lead the entire game with layups, hook shots, three pointers, free throw shots and high fives…
Home Frosh Games-Dec 21 (3pm) and Jan 4 (1pm) Twas the night before Winter Break and all through the school The Dons focused on finals and keeping it cool The Dons’ basketball shoes were hung care The Frosh team ready to finish up and get that ball up in the air The Dons players were dressed all snug in their threads,While visions…
Behind a solid performance from the JV boys’ basketball team – Dons prevailed over Alhambra on Friday evening. Final score was 54-43. Yanatan Drasin and Jack Russo put up 18 and 10 points while Tyler Murphy scored 8 points and Kai Feinberg 5, both played great defense. On Saturday afternoon, the Dons played for the championship against Cal High. It…
In a hard-fought battle against host Cal High, the Varsity Dons clinched their second championship title of the season, winning 68-57. Aidan Bodner was named Tournament MVP, and Scott Ruegg was named All Tournament Team. It was a tough game from the first minute until the last. The Dons’ teamwork, execution, and tenacity toppled the oversized Cal High Grizzlies, whose starting lineup ranged…