The Acalanes Dons boys’ varsity lacrosse team took on their first in-league matchup this year against the Las Lomas Knights. The game began as a defensive stalemate. For the first eight minutes, both squads traded blows in a scoreless tug-of-war. The silence was finally broken when Luke Dafferner found a lane, unleashing a shot into the back of the net to put the Dons on the…
On a rare Friday evening game, the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team traveled to Walnut Creek to take on the Las Lomas Knights. They left with an impressive 13-4 win, pushing their record to 8-3 on the season. Perhaps suffering from a post-Spring Break hangover, the game got off to an inauspicious beginning as the Knights scored the first two goals…
The Dons add 2 more wins to the scoreboard this week, defeating Miramonte and Las Lomas each for the second time this season. The team met up with the Mats on Monday at Miramonte’s home course, Orinda Country Club. The hilly course presented some challenges for all the players, but the Dons dug in and eked out the win 207-211,…
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After a well-deserved spring break, the Dons squad trekked out to Oakley today to take on the Freedom Falcons for the first time. I was hesitant to book this match initially because of the distance and potential traffic issues, but everything turned out just fine. In fact, it was a beautiful day, Coach Marie and her team were very hospitable…
On Wednesday, March 25, the Dons headed to Las Lomas for a DAL dual meet. The boys dominated with a decisive 93-43 win over the Knights. There were tremendous performances all around, and it was a great night for track. Some highlights from the meet include: Throws: Deonte Littlejohn took first in Discus with 155’0,” scattering the competitors on the…
So sorry for the delay in this post! To be fair, Spring Break did happen and I was away celebrating my 20th anniversary with my wonderful husband. Hope you all understand! The Dons faced the Panthers at home the Wednesday before spring break. The action started off with the 200 Medley Relay races. The JV girls team (Maddy M, Lucy…
Dante Benedetti believed one thing above all: every kid deserves a chance. Born in 1919 and growing up in San Francisco, Dante Benedetti knew what it meant to find your own way too early. His parents worked daily long, exhausting hours in the family restaurant, leaving him and his siblings to navigate the streets on their own. For many kids,…
The Acalanes Dons softball team faced a challenging stretch last week, dropping back-to-back games against Encinal and Las Lomas to bring their season record to 6–4. Despite the outcomes, the Dons showed moments of strong play and resilience against tough competition. On Tuesday, Acalanes took on Encinal but fell 16–6 in a high-scoring matchup. The Dons struck first in the…
The San Diego Lions High School Baseball Tournament is one of the biggest and most respected high school baseball events in the United States. Held each year during spring break in San Diego, the tournament features over 150 teams from across California, other states, and even international programs. It has been a proud tradition since 1951 and is known for its…