The JV girls soccer team returned to the pitch after a long layoff for the holidays. In fact, since the girls last played a game 18 days ago, billions of presents were delivered, the 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC, we rang in the New Year, and Barbie won the Golden Globes’ inaugural Cinematic and Box Office Achievement…
The Acalanes Girls Frosh/Soph team started the new year off strong in their first game on Saturday, January 6th, against Clayton Valley at home. A few early highlights included a breakaway save from central defender Natalie Hamill (#21), a karate kick pull down from the air by full back Rory O’Farrell (#6) and a great pass from left wing Ella…
After a grueling finals week before the winter break, the Las Lomas Women’s Varsity traveled across town to the Dons’ home pitch for a much anticipated match up. From the start it was non-stop high level play from the very talented Knights. That said, Acalanes showed up ready to fight, and seemed almost unphased after Las Lomas scored a goal…
Las Lomas means “The Hills” in Spanish. Last year, when my son played the other type of football against Las Lomas, I connected the translation to reality shows. Although tempting to just cut and paste that introduction since I am pretty sure none of you would have read that article, a top notch journalist like myself, who just found out…
The Acalanes Frosh/Soph team is on a 5-game win streak, with a 3-2 victory over Clayton Valley on a surprisingly sunny Saturday afternoon. The Dons controlled the game from the start with slick passing and lots of 1-2’s. Any early chances for the Ugly Eagles were shut down by keeper Lily Cervenka (#1) and solid play out the back from…
Once again, the Dons dominated in their game against the Berean HS Eagles. The Eagles started out strong with the first shot on goal which went wide. Acalanes quickly fought back with Stella Hamilton gaining control and following up with a shot on goal that also went just wide. Acalanes continued to pound the Eagles’ goalie with great shots from…
Have you ever wondered about the history of the soccer ball? Probably not, but I am going to tell you anyway. [editor’s note: if you are easily grossed out, please skip to the next paragraph] In ancient times, soccer was basically played with anything players could find and kick around. For example, the English army was famous for taking the…
Tuesday evening, December 12th, the Benicia High Panthers met the Dons on our home pitch for what would turn out to be a hard fought close match… The Dons opened up with strong midfield play by Tatum Keely, Reese Tierney, Taylor Mikalis, & Livi Foster working the ball towards the goal. Leila Hamidi, Demi Woods, & Keely with spot on…
The Acalanes Frosh/Soph team continued their win streak in a 2-0 victory over Piedmont on Saturday on a surprisingly cold but blue sky morning. The Dons controlled the game from the start and kept the Piedmont goalie busy with a number of shots in the first few minutes of the game. Hannah Hoover scored the first goal on a 70…
The Dons Girls Varsity Soccer team dominated in their game against Deer Valley from the start. In the first 30 seconds of the game, midfielder Reese Tierney dribbled past defensive players to take a strong shot on goal. With the Dons in complete control of the game, Tori Hiatt crossed the ball to Taylor Mikalis who headed our first goal…