The Dons rallied from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over College Park in their final regular season match before the NCS playoffs. The Falcons scored first on a well-placed corner kick, with a player collecting a deflection at the back post and firing past the Dons’ keeper from close range. Acalanes responded with sustained offensive pressure, featuring dangerous…
Senior Night was a memorable occasion as Coach Paul Curtis led the 11 graduating seniors into the stands, where each player shared heartfelt reflections on their journey from young boys to becoming young men. They expressed deep gratitude to their parents who supported them on their journey. Following the emotional tribute, the Dons took the field for a hard-fought battle…
It’s been over four weeks since our last update, and the Acalanes JV men’s soccer team has been on a roll! Over the past several weeks, the team has battled hard, securing incredible wins and improving their record to 10-7-4. Their latest victory came in a thrilling match against Northgate, showcasing their exciting style of play. The Dons have one…
The Acalanes Dons boys’ varsity soccer team suffered a 3-1 defeat against the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles on a cold, damp Tuesday night in Clayton. The first half was a closely contested affair, with both teams displaying solid defensive play. Neither team could break the deadlock until the final two minutes of the half when the Ugly Eagles managed to…
The frosh boys finally saw a game in the sun on Saturday when they met up at James Logan High School to take on the Colts. An early goal from Eros (assist from Isaiah) set the energy for the team. Just before the whistle signaling the end of the first half, the Colts managed to sneak a goal past our…
After a loss to Campolindo earlier in the season, the frosh boys took on the Cougars hoping the wet Thursday afternoon match-up would end in victory over their rivals. Early in the first half, Eros led the Dons to a 1-0 lead, after his penalty kick found the back of the net. Unfortunately, Campo was able to tie up the game before the…
Anticipating a challenging match due to the absence of several starters, the Acalanes Dons varsity boys’ soccer team battled to a 0-0 draw against Richmond. While the scoreline suggests a lack of offensive action, the match featured numerous scoring opportunities, with contributions from several subs, including Aidan Parnell, Jeremy Lara, Elliot Van Ornum, Grey Helfrich, Harry Sheffler, Maor Ziskind, and…
The Dons secured a decisive 3-0 victory over the Las Lomas Knights last Thursday, completing a sweep of the season series. Despite the Knights’ recent successes against Campolindo and Clayton Valley, the Dons maintained control throughout the match. The offense, led by the trio of Ben Pecci, Colby Ebner, and Liam Parks, proved to be a formidable force. Pecci initiated…
The rain never quite let up Saturday afternoon as the Frosh boys took on Emerald High for the second time this season. With the clear direction of Varsity Coach Paul Curtis, stepping in for Frosh coach Gene, the boys kept structure and worked to break the opposition’s offensive chances. With consistent pressure, the boys finally scored when #4 Santi Felix sent…
In their second match up against the Las Lomas Knights, the Dons worked hard to keep up with a quick and aggressive opponent. Despite some amazing goalie saves, the Knights relentless offense resulted in 2 goals early in the first half. A penalty kick by JP Birdwell (#11) found the back of the net, just before the end of the…