Last Tuesday, the Acalanes Dons Softball celebrated Senior Night honoring team leaders Maya Shoenhair and Lauren Foster. Surrounded by teammates, coaches, family, and fans, the two seniors were recognized for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the program. Despite a challenging league season impacted by injuries and illness, the Dons continued to battle and found plenty of bright spots…
It was a clash of identities as the Acalanes Dons faced off against the Amador Valley Dons, but after a slow start, the Aca boys proved which Dons reigned supreme with a commanding 12-5 victory. Acalanes started the afternoon a bit cold. Amador Valley wasted no time, finding the back of the net in the opening minute and following up shortly…
The Acalanes Dons softball team stayed red hot last week, improving their record to 6–2 with two strong wins over Concord and Berean. Despite the rising temperatures, the Dons brought even more heat to the field, showcasing both dominant pitching and clutch hitting. The week began on the road at Concord with Senior starting pitcher Maya Shoenhair continuing her dominance…
Last year’s game against Bishop O’Dowd was an epic come from behind win against the Dragons so both teams faced off Thursday night with something to prove. In this high-stakes matchup, the Dons showed resilience to secure a gritty 8-7 victory. The game opened with a bang as the Dragons won the first faceoff and found the back of the…
The Acalanes Dons Varsity Boys Lacrosse team took their show on the road Tuesday night, using a high-powered first quarter and a relentless transition game to secure a 12-8 victory over the Piedmont Highlanders. While Piedmont struck first to take an early 1-0 lead, the Dons responded with an excellent offensive display. Caleb Mason got the Dons on the board…
It was a tough week for the Dons, with two hard fought games both ending in losses. But Friday night at home changed that story line when the Dons faced off against the Livermore Cowboys. It was the Cowboys who scored first, followed by some strong play on both sides of the ball to begin the game. Then Grant Condy…
On a breezy San Francisco afternoon Thursday, the Dons Varsity Lacrosse team proved their grit. After a rocky start that saw the Lick Wilmerding Tigers jump out to a 3-0 lead in the first eight minutes, the Dons dug in. Grant Condy got the spark started, burying a shot late in the first to put the Dons on the board.…
The boys lacrosse team faced off against San Ramon Valley, a perennial juggernaut, in what they knew would be a tough battle. But the plucky Dons got a quick jump on the game thanks to Grant Condy who scored a beautiful goal in the first 90 seconds of the game only to do the same one minute later, with the…
With the departure of a coach whose legacy will long be remembered, the Acalanes football program steps confidently into a new chapter—one led by a familiar face with a proven track record. Coach Joel “Blue” Isaac, a respected leader and mentor within the Dons community, now takes the reins as Head Coach, bringing with him a bold vision, deep experience,…
January 22, 2024With their victory over Campolindo, the JV Basketball team moved into first place. The current league standings are as follows: DAL STANDINGS School Record Standing Comments Acalanes 6-0 1st 6 Remaining League Games Las Lomas 6-1 2nd Lost to Acalanes (68-53) Northgate 5-2 3rd Play Acalanes on 1/31/24 Campolindo 4-2 4th Lost to Acalanes (55-36) Miramonte 4-2 5th…