First, the frosh team, coaches and parents would like to offer our support and care to Julian Hood and his family. Julian Hood, a point guard starter, during an aggressive defensive move, suffered a severe arm injury that required immediate emergency care. Our prayers are with them for his speedy recovery. Las Lomas was playing physical and hungry to win…
On Saturday the Dons headed to Las Lomas to take on the Knights. Justin Zegarowski suffered a foot injury against Clayton Valley so Colin Norstad got the start for the Dons. Colin immediately got into the action feeding Jack Bayless for a layup to open the scoring. LL came back with a 3 in their first trip to jump on…
It was a close match Thursday night home game as Acalanes Frosh play against Clayton Valley High In the first period, the boys did great with defense and in and out passing allowed Arman Craig open to score. Also Lorenzo Cangini made a clutch move at the very end to draw the foul and end the period 15 to 15.…
The JV Dons faced off against the Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles (17-6 overall, 7-2 in league) Thursday night in beautiful Lafayette. The earlier matchup was an overtime thriller that the Eagles prevailed in 54-52 so this was an anxiously awaited rematch. The Dons rolled out a starting lineup of the Freshman trio of Preston Hilsabeck, Gavin Dodge, and Josh…
On an evening full of celebration the Dons hosted Clayton Valley for Senior Night honoring eight graduating seniors. The game wasn’t about the outcome but rather about the journey these fine young men have taken through their time as Acalanes Dons on and off the court. It was a night to also honor a caring and dedicated coaching staff and…
They say it’s hard to beat a team 3 times in a row, I guess the season’s third matchup against College Park this weekend was an example of that. The Dons fell for the first time this season to College Park 48-41. The loss is uncharacteristic for the Frosh Dons as they weren’t able to establish a rhythm to their game. They shot…
The JV Dons (7-8, 3-3 league) looked to get back on the winning track after a tough loss to Campolindo against College Park (6-14) in a Saturday night special in Lafayette. Starters were Freshmen Gavin Dodge and Josh Elerts, along with Maddox Malm, Drew McKenzie and JB Frolich. First quarter was a see saw battle with the Elerts Brothers doing most…
College Park came into the Chris Huber Memorial Gym looking for a little redemption after Acalanes beat them in Pleasant Hill, but the Dons clearly had a plan to execute plays on the offense and dominate the boards and shut down shooting on the defense. The first period was textbook, the Dons coaching staff was laser focused while the players…
The JV Dons faced off against crosstown rivals Campolindo Tuesday night who came into the game with an impressive 17-2 record and 5-0 in league play. Starting for the Dons were Freshmen Gavin Dodge and Josh Elerts, along with Sophomores Maddox Malm, Drew McKenzie, and JB Frolich. JB found Gavin for a three with the shot clock winding down on…
On Tuesday the Dons hosted the Campolindo Cougars in front of, unsurprisingly, our biggest crowd of the season. Many of the members of these two squads played years of LMYA, CYO, AAU and now High School hoops with and against each other and it is always a great battle among friends. The game started out at blistering pace with Jake…