Even before Acalanes was back in session after the winter break, on Tuesday 1/3, our JV team was back on the cold and drizzly pitch at Alhambra High School to take on the Bulldogs. From the start, Acalanes dominated possession, with our first 2 goals scored in the first 10 minutes of play, #1 by Zoya Acuna, and #2 thanks…
The Varsity Girls Soccer team welcomed back a dozen Dons’ alumni for the annual alumni game. Representing the current squad were captains Tatum Zuber, Chloe Quintella and Addie Bailey, Catherine Judson, Ella Thomason, Demi Woods, Nicole Nguyen and Zoya Acuna. The Dons alumni in attendance were Ava MacKay, Kk McDonagh, Maddie Zuber, Lara Dissman, Emma Workman, Gabby Ortale, Beth Daughters,…
Frosh girls soccer team defeated Miramonte for the second week in a row with a 2-0 victory on Saturday morning. The sun was out and one of the first games of the season without rain. The first goal came in the first half by #8 Nina Bundy who had a shot from the top of the box that floated right…
Despite a grueling finals week, the Dons managed to bring their A game to the pitch against Northgate on Thursday evening. From the start it was clear we were in for a close match against the Broncos. That said, our offense attempted goals early & often in the first half—great shots on goal by Zoya Acuña, Sisi Houston, & Haadeh Sanchez. Solid…
Varsity Girls Soccer gave up their first goal of the season but remains unbeaten after tying Northgate 1-1. The Dons went ahead early in the second half when senior Addie Bailey drove and scored off a fantastic long pass from senior Chloe Quintella. Strong defense, led once again by senior Chloe Quintella and sophomore Demi Woods, almost secured the win…
The Varsity Girls Soccer team maintained their unbeaten record when they drew with College Park in a scoreless tie. The Dons outshot the Falcons 10-7 but were unable to convert. Senior Tatum Zuber had the most promising opportunity of the night that was saved on the goaline by a Falcon defender. On the defensive end, the Dons maintained their shutout…
On a cold night during finals week, the JV Girls Soccer team faced a tough College Park Falcons squad on the road to open league play. College Park struck first with a breakaway goal in the first half but the Dons immediately answered with a long arching shot from Danica Green to even the score 1-1. From the left side,…
With an 8-0 win over the Bethel Jaguars of Vallejo on Wednesday, the Dons begin conference play at College Park on Tuesday at 7pm The soccer culture is strong at AHS. Following a 2022 DAL Valley Division title and a heartbreaking loss at the NCS Championship game, Coach Nick Barbarino takes the helm for his 5th season with the Dons.…
Friday night, the Acalanes JV Women’s soccer team traveled across town to Campo for the start of a 2-day pre-season tourney. After warming up watching a very competitive match between Las Lomas and Campolindo, the Dons took an early command of the field against Miramonte. We definitely dominated possession from the start, with multiple crosses & shots by Sisi Houston…
Froshbite girls soccer beat College Park on Saturday morning 1-0. The tightly matched game took place in the pouring rain, with backup goalie Sadie Hendrickson not letting any shots get past her. With only 10 minutes left in the game, a College Park defender made the mistake of blocking a shot on goal with her hands, giving Aliyah Vasquez-Fireman a…
