The Acalanes Dons continued their red hot roll through the North Coast Section Division 2 playoffs with a dominant win in the quarterfinals over the visiting San Marin Mustangs. San Marin came in sporting an 18-3 record, including an undefeated league record of 8-0. The win for the Dons was their 11th in the past 12 games and 7th in…
The North Coast Section Division 2 playoffs kicked off Wednesday night with your #4 seed Acalanes Dons hosting the #13 seed Benicia Panthers. The Dons won the regular season matchup between the two teams 34-20 but nobody was expecting an easy game because in the playoffs, anything can happen. To mark the occasion, the Acalanes band was out in force,…
What an insane week of volleyball. The Dons traveled to rival Campolindo on October 22, and there was little reason to expect a long night. Campo had swept the Dons 3-0 in their first meeting, and word on the street was that the Cougars hadn’t lost a single set in league play. The Dons were missing star outside hitter Ella…
The Acalanes JV boys water polo team wrapped up its season in winning fashion on Friday, October 23, defeating the Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles, 11–4. With sharp passing, determined defense, and contributions from across the roster, the Dons finished their season with an impressive 19–4 record—a strong result for a team that continued to grow and compete together all season…
The Acalanes Dons JV boys water polo team kept its momentum going with a 13–8 victory over College Park last Tuesday, October 20. The Dons combined timely scoring, strong defensive stands, and excellent work in the cage to earn the win, with contributions coming from across the lineup. College Park struck first, taking advantage of an early exclusion to…
What a season finale! The Dons wrapped up the final week of the regular season with two more wins. A convincing 49-6 victory over Mt. Diablo High School on Monday and then a thrilling, last second win over the highly ranked, home town rival Campolindo Cougars. The game versus Campolindo was senior night and the seniors showed up and stole…
JV Flag Football closed out its second season with a statement win. The week opened with a spirited Blue vs. White intra-squad matchup — a stand‑in for a forfeited game — that fittingly ended in a tie, proof of the depth and balance across the roster. With momentum building, the JV Dons turned their focus to their final opponent of…
The Acalanes Dons JV boys water polo team made a splash at the JV Boys Jet Blast Tournament at Encinal High School in Alameda, winning all four games to claim the tournament championship. With balanced scoring, strong defensive pressure, timely saves, and unselfish passing, the Dons showed that their success comes from a full roster ready to contribute. Even a…
The Acalanes Dons JV boys water polo team faced a tough matchup against the Miramonte Matadors, last Wednesday, 10/14, falling 13–1 in a game that tested the Dons on both ends of the pool. Despite the challenging scoreline, Acalanes continued to compete, work together defensively, and look for scoring opportunities through the final whistle. Miramonte established control early, taking…
Over the last two weeks, the Varsity Dons volleyball team has begun to find its stride. On October 8, the Dons swept College Park 3-0, followed by a 3-1 victory over Northgate on October 13. That momentum carried them into Thursday’s match against crosstown rival Los Lomas, where the Knights had cleverly organized a bake sale. By Thursday evening, most…