On Wednesday, April 4, the Dons track team traveled down the road to take on on Campolindo. In a highly competitive meet that saw new season’s best times, the Acalanes boys beat the Cougars 86-49. The Acalanes girls put up a fight but came up short, 54-60. Track athletes posted over 70 PRs at the meet in a tremendous…
The Dons squared off against the Alhambra High School Bulldogs Wednesday night as the 6U LAMO teams joined the stands to cheer on the Dons. The game started as a defensive chess match before turning into a full-on scoring showcase. The first quarter was a grind, with both teams battling for possession and testing the goalies who stood tall early…
The Acalanes Varsity Dons delivered a commanding performance on Thursday, defeating the Campolindo Cougars 14–3 in a statement win at home. Leading the offensive charge was sophomore June Natal, who was flawless at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three singles and three RBIs. Natal set the tone early and consistently applied pressure on the Cougars’ defense throughout the game. In…
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 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…
The Cougars came out swinging, jumping to an early 2-0 lead and looking to run away with it. But the Dons had no intention of rolling over. Grant Condy ignited the Acalanes sideline with a laser over the middle to put the Dons on the board. Moments later, Luke Dafferner threaded a needle-perfect pass to Caleb Mason, who buried it in the net to bring…
On Thursday, March 19, the Dons took on Clayton Valley Charter High School at home. While still technically winter, the weather was warm and the track was fast. Varsity boys and girls both scored another dual victory over the Ugly Eagles, and the frosh-soph boys won as well. Some highlights from the meet include the boys 4×100 Matthew Schwarz, Illias…
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…
On Pi Day, Saturday, March 14, 2026 Acalanes hosted the largest Bob Warren Invitational since the early 2000s. The meet ran on schedule and was a tremendous success, thanks to the work of our parents, students, and volunteers who stepped up to make it happen. And the Dons showed up, with a double team victory. The Acalanes boys won with…