Knights edge Dons 43-41 in Season Finale

Knights edge Dons 43-41 in Season Finale

The Dons Varsity Boys Basketball team finished its season with a nail-biter loss to the Los Lomas Knights, as an explosive second quarter was not enough to overcome a second-half scoring doldrums. The Dons started the game emphatically, as sophomore Jake Davis finished a pick and roll with a one-hand jam on the Dons’ second possession, followed by a three…

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Acalanes Celebrates Recruited Athletes

Acalanes Celebrates Recruited Athletes

Yesterday Acalanes students, staff and Acalanes Boosters celebrated the 2021 senior athletes and artists that have been recruited by colleges and universities to play and perform at the next level. Thanks to all who came out to support and to the student athletes who expressed gratitude to the entire Acalanes community.  Congratulations to all 11 recruited athletes going on to…

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GOOD LUCK DON OLYMPIANS!

ACALANES IS PROUD TO HOST ITS ANNUAL SPECIAL OLYPMICS 24 ATHLETES WILL COMPETE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 23RD 10:30 – 12:30 ACALANES COMMUNITY ALWAYS: BOOSTERS ENTHUSIASTICALLY HELPS SUPPORT THIS INCLUSIVE EVENT. WISHING EACH ATHLETE THE THRILL OF STRIVING TO BE THEIR BEST SELF! SEE YOU AT THE TRACK. ENJOY THE SWAG BAGS ! THANK YOU ACALANES PARENTS FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT…

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Sports Boosters Raffle Winners Announced

Sports Boosters Raffle Winners Announced

The 2020 ‘Dons Show Up’ Booster Bash was scheduled on May 2nd, 2020 at Contra Costa Country Club, but as everyone in the world knows Covid 19 hit and this event was canceled. Tuesday night we had our first Sports Boosters Meeting since March 2020 and at the meeting, Associate Principal, Andrea Powers and our Athletic Director, Randy Takahashi pulled…

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Boys Soccer Tryouts 3/8/2021

Hello Dons! Tryouts for Boys Soccer begin on March 8th at 7PM in the Stadium.  All boys interested in playing in the 8 week season from March 8th to May 1st should ensure they have their Athletic Clearance completed and arrive at 6:45 PM with appropriate soccer training gear including Shin Guards and Face Masks.   Details of the season will be provided on…

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Sports Medical Clearance Opportunity – Tomorrow 1/29!

Will Workman, MD will be holding sports physicals in his clinic on Friday January 29 from 3-4:45pm by appointment only, cost is $50 donation to Acalanes Boosters. Space is limited, if interested please call ASAP! Walnut Creek Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 400 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 944-0110 Please have interested families call and we…

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Return to Sports Update Calls Tonight

Hello Dons – tonight at 6pm, then again at 7pm, Athletic Director Randy Takahashi will host Zoom calls to provide and update and answer questions about the hopeful return to sports for our Dons athletes. Message from Mr. Takahashi: I am conducting parent meetings Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.  It is an optional meeting and they…

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Three Dons Athletes Show Leadership off the Field – Go 24 Miles in 24 Hours for Acalanes Athletics

Three Dons Athletes Show Leadership off the Field – Go 24 Miles in 24 Hours for Acalanes Athletics

On a long weekend designed for rest and relaxation, Acalanes student-athletes Benjy Braunstein, Evan Malmquist and Rhett Skvarna had other plans.  In their words: As sophomores at Acalanes, we find ourselves needing to burn off energy while our sports are cancelled. We are challenging ourselves to run one mile every hour, for 24 hours straight.  We are fundraising for the…

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