The Lady Dons fell to Menlo 59 to 46 in the 3rd place game of the Marin Catholic Invitational Saturday. It was a rough start for the girls, as they dug themselves into an 8-10 point deficit in the 1st quarter and spent the entire game trying to keep pace. In the end the girls could not get closer than…
The lady JV basketball team was outmatched by a deep Oakland Tech team in their final game of the Pittsburg Tournament. The Dons trailed 10-30 at the half and the final score was 16-37. Each and every Don played tough throughout the game with freshman Claire Zimmerman scoring 10 points. Claire and freshman Sophia Sinha were recognized by the tournament…
The Lady Dons suffered their first loss of the season to the highly regarded Saint Ignatius Wildcats in the semifinals of the Marin Catholic Invitational by a score of 61 to 41. Coming into the game the Wildcats were state ranked and regarded as one of the top teams in Northern California. The Dons fell behind early and fought hard…
The JV lady basketball Dons led for the majority and of the game, but could not fend off a fourth quarter run by El Cerrito, losing 28-34. The lady Dons worked hard on their full court press and several girls contributed to the scoring efforts. This tournament is providing the lady Dons invaluable experience at a high level of play.…
The lady JV Dons battled an uber tough Bishop O’ Dowd team in the first round of the Pittsburgh tournament. Despite injuries and very few subs, the JV lady Dons were scrappy and tenacious throughout the entire game and garnered scoring and defensive efforts from all players. Sophomore Katherine Leamy led the team with 9 points. The Dons trailed 17-32…
The Lady Dons opened up the Marin Catholic Invitational with a 53 to 46 victory over highly regarded Capuchino. It was a good win for our very young team, as Capuchino came into the game rated #13 in the Bay Area (West Coast Preps). After trailing early, the girls exploded with a three point barrage led by Karyss Lacanlale’s 15…
The Lady Dons varsity team started their season Saturday with a victory on the road against Windsor by a score of 45 to 32. It was a game where the girls took control early and maintained a modest lead throughout the first half. At halftime the margin was 7 points, however, a quick run in the 3rd quarter stretched the…
The lady jv Dons traveled up to Sonoma County for their season opener against Windsor. The Dons scored first and never trailed, despite a couple late runs by Windsor, winning 38-333. Sophomore Addie Martin led the scoring effort with 13 points, junior Apple Walton added 11 points and sophomore Katherine Leamy contributed 8 points. Freshmen Sophia Sinha and Elena Russo…
In the Varsity Girls Basketball Foundation Game Tuesday the Lady Dons beat Arroyo 78 to 15. The girls raced out to a 31 to 3 first quarter lead and never looked backed. Freshmen Dulcinea Vail and Karyss Lacanlale led the way with 24 and 23 points each. Natalie Frechman and Emily Du both added 8 points, while Jenna Steele chipped…
Time for hoops! Conditioning workouts for girls basketball are being held every Monday & Wednesday from now through the end of October 330-5pm (meet in the weight room). Any girls potentially interested in playing on the Acalanes teams this year are welcome to join! Also, there is Open Gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 (meet in small gym) – everyone…