Alhambra Bulldogs 36, Acalanes Dons 19, at Alhambra High School, Martinez The Dons were not able to catch up to Bulldogs after trailing each quarter. Acalanes had a relatively strong third quarter, scoring 10 points compared to 14 for Alhambra. The Bulldogs put on a strong press which they were able to continue most of the game with their roster…
Despite a full week off from the court, the Acalanes JV basketball team stuck to its winning ways with a convincing 38-26 victory on Friday night over the visiting College Park Falcons. Once again, the Dons rode a strong defensive effort which combined a game-opening, and hugely successful, full-court press that produced numerous turnovers with a game-long tenacity on the boards…
In a highly anticipated match on Friday night against notoriously tough Alhambra, the Dons knew it was going to be a battle. Alhambra had not lost a game this season, and the Dons were hoping to give them their first loss of the season. The first half saw very even play. Some shots on both goals, tough defense, possession-style soccer.…
Home sweep home. Stephanie Liu sang the national anthem, the pep band entertained the fans, fall athletes were honored at halftime, a packed house cheered our boys, and Varsity joined Frosh and JV to sweep College Park in an exciting come-from-behind 69-62 win. In short, a perfect night to be a Don. The Falcons jumped to a 4-pt lead. But…
The Dons really kicked it in shutting out Alhambra 2-0. In the beginning of the second half Charlie Peacock ran the field with a beautiful goal. 1-0 Later in the second half a cross from the right to Jack Muren with a shot and goal! 2-0 The Dons will play their next League Match at Acalanes v Berean Christian Wednesday…
A good match at Acalanes with the Varsity Boys soccer tying Ygnacio Valley.
Friday night brought our Martinez rivals to Acalanes for a tight contentious match. The Dogs came out strong and aggressive putting our girls on their heels. Stout defensive play by Della Pascucci, Maggie Saracevic, Elise Flagg, Mia Sides, Catherine Judson, and Gianna Intagliata and Kylie Quinn in goal kept the Dogs at bay with the score 0-0 at half. Early…
A spoonful of sugar really does make the medicine go down…and a spoonful of the Dons really makes their opponents ‘go down’! College Park is the latest team to lose to the Dons! “First of all, I would like to make one thing quite clear… I never explain anything.”Mary Poppins stands strongly by her actions. She held to her convictions…
We are so proud of our Fall athletic teams! Each team enjoyed a fantastic Fall campaign, and either won the DAL title or placed in the NCS and/or CIF playoffs. As a result, we want to recognize and honor the players as a collective community. Tonight at halftime of the boys basketball game, we will hold a brief ceremony recognizing Fall…
