The JV Boys basketball team saw its five-game win streak end Monday night in a see-saw battle with visiting Northgate High School which narrowly edged out the Dons, 54 – 51, in overtime. The game was extremely close throughout as the Dons took a 23 – 22 advantage into the half, fell behind by two to close out the third quarter and…
The Varsity Boys Basketball team sprang into action early in Monday night’s home game against Northgate. The Dons opened the game with a commanding lead; the Falcons closed in, but the Dons took control, ultimately defeating Northgate 72-61. The Dons were in rhythm and played great team ball throughout the night. Aidan Bodner led the Dons’ aggressive defense with awesome steals and…
Smith tosses in a 3 pointer in the last 2 second of the game, still not enough to take down the Broncos. Northgate prepped for this game. Last time the Dons beat the Broncos by three points. And, Monday the Dons lost by a one tiny, little, small, teeny-weeny, wee, minuscule one point. Basketball is sometimes called a non-contact sport.…
Varsity boys were unable to overcome Clayton Valley’s press defense Friday night. At the end of the first quarter, the score was 8-22. The Dons then got their offense going. They kept pace with the Ugly Eagles the last three quarters, scoring 50 points to the Ugly Eagles’ 52. But the first quarter deficit handcuffed the Dons, who ultimately lost 58-74. Second…
The JV Boys basketball team extended their season-best win steak to five games as they beat visiting Clayton Valley Charter School by a final score of 66 to 56 Friday night. The Dons came out of the gate relatively slow, not matching their opponents’ energy level and aggressiveness, which resulted in an eight point deficit, 19-11, at the end of the…
Clayton Valley ‘fumbles’ as the Dons stay undefeated! League record now: 8-0 The Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles came to the 94549 with a strong desire to beat the Dons. The Ugly Eagles have only lost one game in League play this season and that was to the Dons. Clayton Valley made an attempt to seek revenge by scoring the first…
On Wednesday night in Orinda, the JV Boys basketball team avenged an early season loss to crosstown rival Miramonte HS, by winning a thrilling one-point game, 46 to 45, to gain their fourth straight victory. In a tight game with numerous lead changes, the Dons found themselves down 24-19 at halftime, but rallied in the third quarter to take a 35-33…
After enjoying back-to-back home game wins, the Dons were disappointed that their trip to Orinda ended in a loss to Miramonte. But there were several high points. Joey Carrillo was the highest scorer of either team, posting 16 points for the night. Scott Ruegg and Jackson Aris-Dumas each added 11 points. Graham Smith and Scott were 100% from the free throw…
Visiting Miramonte, playing some hoops and coming home with a Don victory, 51-33 Yeaaaaaa! The Freshman Matadors have not won a game this season. So, we are not going to talk that or about how Kaleo Feinberg came out guns a blazing defensively in the first 5 minutes of the game like a Tasmanian Devil or how Coco Gannon was having…
The Frosh Dons added to their winning record by beating Los Lomas, 58 to 44. The Freshman Dons are now 6-0 in league. “Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.”- Kobe Bryant The visiting Knights made the first, second and third baskets to start off the game, which gave the Dons some pressure…