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.…
Acalanes and Campolindo played to an entertaining 1–1 tie on Tuesday night in a high-intensity match with a spirited crowd on hand. The first half saw the Dons generate several quality chances through sustained pressure, led by Omri Noiman and Zachary Birrell, who consistently disrupted Campo’s buildup. Defensively, Aidan Parnell and Eli Romick anchored the back line and limited Campolindo’s opportunities. The teams headed into halftime scoreless. Campolindo struck first…
In a rivalry match that felt far tighter than the final score, the Acalanes Freshman Dons (9-0) erupted for four goals in a ten-minute stretch of the second half to shut out crosstown rival Campolindo, 4–0. Midfielder David “The Machine” Penn (#17) led the charge, earning “Man of the Match” honors from his teammates after scoring twice, including a stunning long-range strike.…
The Dons hoped to cage the Cougars Tuesday night, when the JV soccer team hosted Camplindo. Dons dominated in the first half, maintaining possession and creating multiple scoring chances. Campo capitalized on a long shot, finding the net and going up 1 – 0 before the end of the first half. In the second half of the game, Acalanes continued…
The College Park Falcons met the Dons at Acalanes on Saturday, where the JV soccer squads played to a hard-fought 0-0 draw. The match was defined by relentless midfield battles and shifting momentum. Despite the lack of scoring, the game was a high-energy affair with both sides showcasing impressive conditioning, tactical discipline and precision goalkeeping.
Acalanes earned a 2–1 victory over College Park High School with a complete team performance, controlling the tempo throughout the match and limiting the Falcons to few quality scoring chances. The first half was marked by strong possession and attacking play from Omri Noiman, Charlie Phillips, Santi Vignoles, and Caleb Nguyen, who all helped dictate the flow of the game. Karsten Harmeyer showed grit and toughness after taking…
The Acalanes Freshman Dons (8-0) notched a commanding 6–0 home win over College Park on Saturday, overcoming a physical early stretch before asserting control and never looking back. The Dons weathered a slow, back-and-forth opening marked by aggressive midfield play from College Park, with the visitors’ goalkeeper turning aside a pair of early chances, including a nice look from striker Nick Siewert (#15) after intercepting a goal kick.…
The Dons JV soccer team traveled to Clayton Valley on Thursday 1/15 to face off against the Ugly Eagles in a hard-fought defensive battle. The midfield became a war zone as Nikolai, Owen, and Alec battled relentlessly for possession, working to distribute the ball and create offensive opportunities. Despite their efforts, Clayton Valley managed to break through in the first…
The Acalanes JV soccer team hosted cross-town rivals Las Lomas on Tuesday night in a tightly contested match that came down to a single goal. The Knights came out firing from the opening whistle, catching the Dons off guard and scoring early to take a 1-0 lead. The goal set the tone for what would become a defensive battle, with…