Acalanes Dons freshman opened their home schedule on Saturday with a dominant 6-0 victory over Emerald High School, powered by David Penn, who was named “Man of the Match.” The midfielder who’s earned the nickname “The Machine” led the charge with two goals, an assist, and nonstop pressure that set the tone for a complete team performance as the Dons improved to 2-0 on the season. The first goal…
Under an absolutely gorgeous winter sunset sky, the The Acalanes JV boys emerged ready to battle Richmond High School in their season opening scrimmage on Tuesday. Richmond struck first, finding the back of the net within the opening 15 minutes of play. The Dons’ defense stiffened from there, with goalie Bennet George (#1) making some key stops, with Mason Hennessey…
Acalanes High School freshman soccer team launched its season with an emphatic 5 to 1 win over the Dougherty Valley Wildcats on Thursday in San Ramon. The Dons were led by center midfielder Jonny Rubin who scored 2 goals and was named “Man of the Match” by the coaching staff. Acalanes controlled possession from start to finish and generated several…
Congratulations to Acalanes Boy’s Soccer for being selected for the DAL All League: FIRST TEAM: Eitan Romick, Jonny Roth, Ben Pecci, Colby Ebner SECOND TEAM: Simon Appel, Ryan Rhodes-Baity, Omri Noiman HONORABLE MENTIONS: Zachary Roder, Santiago Vignoles Dons Show Up!
The first half of the game showcased a tactical struggle, with both teams demonstrating resolute defensive organization. Acalanes defenders Ryan Rho-Baity and Aidan Parnell anchored the central defense, effectively neutralizing Dougherty Valley’s offensive forays. Zack Roder and Griffin Dubois managed the Wildcats’ athletic wingers, while goalkeeper Bryan Lurie exhibited composure, making several crucial saves to deny scoring opportunities. The deadlock…
The Dons secured a 4-2 victory in the first round NCS games. Acalanes capitalized on an early opportunity when Jonny Roth drew a foul approximately 35 yards from goal. Simon Appel delivered a perfectly weighted lob into the box with Ben Pecci’s deft header sailing over the Redwood keeper, giving the Dons a 1-0 lead, just three minutes into the…
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…