The Dons (6-9, 88th in SF, 391st in CA) were eager to get back on the hardwood after a tough loss with a late lead against Serra at home earlier in the Holiday week. A much improved Huskies team (8-4, ranked 66th in SF Metro and 291st in CA) was on the menu in a Saturday night special. Strong start…
The freshman Dons survived a late game-tying surge by the Padres to win 53-51. Justice Hembrador got Acalanes going in the first quarter with five quick points, aided by assists from Bryce Mansour and Jon MacLeod and a made free throw for an and one. Bryce contributed two buckets and Jon one to end the first quarter 13-7. The second quarter…
Tuesday, January 3, 2024Record: 11-3 The JV Boys started the new year on a disappointing note. The Dons lost to the Serra Padres by a score of 51-40. The JV team is now 11 and 3 for the season. The game featured two talented teams. With such alumni as Barry Bonds and Tom Brady, Serra has established itself for athletic…
Despite the torrential downpour, the Dons (6-8, ranked 87th in SF, 391st in CA) were happy to be back home for the first game of a tough three game homestand opening up against the Serra Padres (7-2, 19th in SF, 90th in CA). The Dons got off to a slow start for the first time in a long time digging…
The Dons (6-7, 469th in CA) came in to the Consolation Championship Saturday evening in San Diego against a much higher ranked San Juan Hills team (11-8, 150th in CA) that had lost their first game to Monte Vista by 1 and also won two in a row. First quarter started with both teams trading “punches” back and forth with…
Saturday, December 30, 2023Record: 11-2 The JV Boys played an epic game to win the JV Dougherty Valley Tournament. The Dons defeated the Amador Valley Dons by a score of 63 to 61. The JV team improved to 11 and 2 for the season! Not only did this game have two teams with the same mascot name, Dons, but it…
Friday, December 29, 2023Record: 10-2 The JV Boys continued their magical season by winning their second JV Dougherty Valley Tournament game. The Dons defeated the California Grizzlies 62 to 53 and with this win moved onto the tournament championship game. This game started with both teams exchanging baskets. Truth be told, this reporter was a bit tardy to the game,…
Friday at The Holiday Classic in San Diego saw our beloved Dons (5-7, 469th in CA) up against Vista (9-7, 288th). Lots of rumors out there, but I was hearing Vegas lines on this game for the underdog Dons were somewhere in the +5 neighborhood. It was a back and forth first quarter with Brady Quinn coming off the bench…
The great Bob Uecker once said “I have seen enough to know that I have seen too much” and that is what comes to mind when digesting this one. The Dons came in at 4-7 overall, having dropped 5 of their last 7 and coming off a lackluster second half against Santa Fe Christian, so badly in need of a…
Thursday, December 28, 2023Record: 9-2 “Our best win of the season.” Stated Coach Thomas about his teams’ win against the Foothill Falcons. The victory was the first game in the JV Dougherty Valley Tournament. The Dons improved to 9-2 for the season. This game featured two talented teams. The Falcons came into the game with a 10-1 record while Dons…
