Before Tuesday night’s match versus Miramonte, the Acalanes boys soccer team and fans celebrated their five senior players: Jake Boselli, Lucas Dissman, Lucian Krage Zillas, Colin Sohn, and Evan Sverak. Emotions ran high as the Dons took the pitch for a spirited performance. The home team had several scoring opportunities early in the match but the scoreboard still showed zeros…
Monday, January 29, 2024Record: 20-3 “Great game! So proud of this team.” Expressed superfan, Stefania Kaplanes. The fans of the JV team rightfully have reason to boast. Not only did Acalanes beat a physically imposing College Park team, but they also won the Diablo Athletic League Championship. The young Dons hit the 20-win mark for the season and remain undefeated…
Former ACA Coach Sol Henik and the College Park Falcons (10-13, 4-5 in League) came into town Monday night for an interleague battle in the final week of the regular season. After two emotional losses in a row, the Dons got off to a sluggish 9-2 start in the first few minutes. Gavin Dodge had a couple early buckets, then…
Tuesday evening, the Varsity Women Dons traveled to Orinda to meet Miramonte on their home pitch. After an exciting 1-0 victory by our JV team, our girls were pumped to take on the Mats! The Dons came out fighting against a very skilled Miramonte team who knew how to communicate and move the ball downfield. Our defense deftly responded to…
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Acalanes High School JV Girls’ Soccer Team emerged victorious, defeating Miramonte 1-0. The closely contested match showcased the team’s cohesive gameplay and strategic prowess. A standout goal, executed with precision, secured the well-deserved win. The Acalanes JV girls demonstrated resilience in defense and tenacity in offense, earning not just a crucial…
January 30, 2024 The JV Basketball team officially won the Diablo Athletic League last night!!! The young Dons beat College Park 58-46 to improve to 20-3 on the season and remain undefeated in league play! The current standings are as follows: DAL STANDINGS as of 1/30/2024 School Record Standing Comments Acalanes 10-0 1st 1 League Games Remaining Campolindo 8-2 2nd…
The Acalanes Girls Frosh/Soph team’s first weekday game on Thursday, January 25th against Campolindo started quickly with an attack that led to a shot and a big save by keeper Amelia Riley (#3). The Dons responded with sustained pressure keeping the ball in Campo’s half. Holding midfielder Eloise Greeson (#11) sent winger Mila Ellis (#22) through, but the shot was saved.…
January 29, 2024The JV Basketball team with its victory of Ygnacio Valley remains in first place. The current league standings are as follows: DAL STANDINGS as of 1/29/2024 School Record Standing Comments Acalanes 9-0 1st 2 League Games Remaining Las Lomas 8-1 2nd Lost to Acalanes (68-53) Campolindo 7-2 3rd Lost to Acalanes (55-36) Northgate 6-3 4th Play Acalanes on…
The Dons traveled to Moraga on Thursday night to take on the Campolindo Cougars. As usual, the match against our cross-town rival was filled with drama and high-energy play. The referee was very busy calling fouls and handing out yellow cards like candy on Halloween. Campo got on the scoreboard early in the match as they looped a kick just…
First off a shout out to the JV Women Dons Soccer team for a very impressive shutout of the Cougs Thursday evening. I enjoyed the write-up, and I too am hoping for a 4th season of Ted Lasso! Last Thursday was also the much anticipated rematch between the Acalanes Varsity Women and Campolindo. As expected, this was a very physical…