The Acalanes freshman boys soccer team (12-0) continued its strong season with a composed 2–0 road victory over a talented Las Lomas squad, controlling play from the opening whistle and pulling away with two second-half goals. From the opening minutes, it was all Acalanes. The Dons pinned Las Lomas deep in their own half, setting the tone with sustained pressure and confident possession.…

Acalanes came up just short in a thrilling, back-and-forth rematch at Las Lomas on Thursday night, falling 3–2 in a match that featured five first-half goals. The Dons struck immediately, taking a 1–0 lead in the 2nd minute when Zachary Birrell finished a chance set up by Luke Wilson. Las Lomas answered three minutes later to tie the match 1–1, but Acalanes responded right back as Omri Noiman converted a…

Under the lights at Las Lomas on Thursday night, the Acalanes JV boys soccer team displayed incredible resilience to avenge an earlier season loss. The match began with a sense of urgency from the Knights, who capitalized on a chaotic scramble in front of the Acalanes net to score just ten minutes in. Trailing 1-0 and dealing with a roster…

The Acalanes JV soccer team traveled to Concord on Tuesday for a gritty match against Mt. Diablo Red Devils. It was a physical affair from the opening whistle, defined by aggressive slide tackles and contested headers as both sides fought for a tactical edge. The Dons struck first: Coen sent a perfectly placed cross to Nikolai, who buried the shot…

Acalanes battled Mt. Diablo to a 3–3 tie on Tuesday night, with the Red Devils scoring on the final play of the match to dampen what had been a strong Dons performance. Acalanes created early chances through Luke Wilson, Zachary Birrell, and Charlie Phillips, and broke through in the 22nd minute when Omri Noiman converted a penalty kick to put the Dons ahead. Just five minutes later,…

The Dons (11-0) traveled to Union City on a chilly Tuesday night for a matchup with James Logan High School.  And the news must be out that this undefeated frosh crew is one to be reckoned with...   Match after match, opponents have been coming out with a heightened intensity to avoid an early deficit and this match was no different.  Spoiler alert:…

The Acalanes JV boys traveled to the historic Presidio in San Francisco for a match that offered a stunning Golden Gate Bridge backdrop but a rocky start on the pitch. In a game defined by a frantic opening and a relentless comeback effort, the Dons ultimately fell 1-2 to a resilient University High.   The match began under unusual circumstances, with…

The Acalanes JV soccer team hosted the Northgate Broncos on Thursday in a match defined by dominant possession and field position. A goal by Kaspar in the first half put the Dons on board early. Following the goal, Northgate attempted to pivot to a more offensive strategy. However, the Acalanes backline remained disciplined and composed. Every Broncos counter-attack was met…

Acalanes came up short in a 2–0 loss to University High School on a picture-perfect afternoon in the Presidio, battling to the final whistle against a strong Red Devils squad. The Dons defended well early, with Bryan Lurie keeping University off the scoreboard for much of the first half with several quality saves. Harry Zimmerman and Aidan Parnell helped hold off repeated attacks along the back line, while Zachary…

Acalanes battled back from a two-goal deficit to earn a hard-fought 2–2 tie against Northgate on Thursday night, controlling the tempo for much of the match and playing aggressively until the final whistle. Northgate struck early, scoring on a counterattack in the 4th minute to take a 1–0 lead. The Dons responded by increasing pressure, with attacking runs from Luke Wilson and Omri Noiman creating sustained chances.…