The Lady Dons won their quarterfinal match-up against Washington by a score of 53 to 24 in front of a large and festive crowd at home Saturday night. The girls started slow in the first quarter and then finally woke up in the 2nd quarter behind pressure defense and great hustle by Sophie Chinn. At the half the lead was…
The Lady Dons came from behind on an emotional Senior Night at Clayton Valley to earn victory Friday night by a score of 48 to 42. Once again the team was short handed, but the heart and fight displayed on the court Friday night was that of Champions. After a back-and-forth first quarter, the girls got thoroughly out played in…
The JV Lady Dons looked to avenge a 30 point loss the last time they faced Clayton Valley Charter. CVC started off strong, but the Dons played tough defense and hit some clutch three pointers to keep the game within range. At halftime, the Ugly Eagles led 26-18. The Dons entered the second half with renewed energy and a fighting…
The Lady Dons fell short going for a school record 20 wins in a row Wednesday night on the road at Alhambra by a score of 55 to 47. It was the 3rd straight game the girls were short-handed because protocols, and it became too much to overcome not having PG and team leader KK Lacanlale. Moreover, the girls were…
The JV Lady Dons faced a touch rematch with the Bulldogs at Alhambra High Wednesday evening. The Bulldogs scored.quickly and their quick offense was too much to handle for the Lady Dons. The Dons found more rhythm with their offense in the second half, but the deep Alhambra team dominated and won 45-25. Leading scorers for the Dons were Freshman…
The following Write-up is from Westcoastpreps.com who covered this game live: Nothing is in the way of Acalanes girls basketball. As players gathered around their head coach, Margaret Gartner, smiles came about everywhere on the court. Parents huddled nearby, thrilled and celebrating just how strong this team has been and all of its accomplishments thus far. Acalanes added a banner…
The JV Lady Dons traveled to Northgate for the final week of league play. The Dons defense was tough in the first half and the team kept the score tight before heading into the half tied 11-11. The Broncos and Dons continued to battle in the second half by trading baskets, but Northgate ultimately prevailed 28-24. Sophomore Addie Martin and…
Congratulations to Acalanes Girls Basketball Freshmen Karyss Lacanlale (KK) who earned player of the week https://westcoastpreps.com/womens-athlete-of-the-week-20/ . KK continues to have an incredible freshmen season leading the Dons to their best season in many years. With three games left in League KK is currently the favorite to win League MVP!
The Lady Dons made it 17 wins in a row with a 54 to 26 victory on the road against Campo. After a slow start the girls coasted to a 32 to 12 halftime lead. The rest of the game was anticlimactic with the final outcome already decided. Freshmen Dulci Vail made her return from injury as the leading scorer…
This winter is a hot one from the court to the field with the Acalanes Dons Girls basketball and soccer teams as they torch their opponents. Both teams play together with passion, skills, positive energy and it shows as they blaze in every game. Their league season is ending soon and both teams will be in play offs. If you…
