The freshman Don’s are having fun this season! They recorded another league victory beating the Alhambra Bulldogs on Wednesday night. Acalanes got off to a fast start with a flurry of 3’s by Anthony Heglie, Kaya Wingate and Shea Stahl. Oliver MacLeod pulled down multiple rebounds and Sam Phillips played great defense. The Dons took the first quarter 15-2 and…
Wednesday, January 17 2024Record: 15-3 “Our goal is to be a 20-game winning team” stated shooting guard, Sean Khouw. With their victory over Alhambra, the JV team inched closer to their goal. The visiting Dons defeated the Bulldogs by a score of 62 to 38. The Dons improved to 5-0 in league play and 15-3 for the season! Acalanes controlled…
JV Girls Basketball have had a challenging season filled with injuries and illnesses but tonight, these Lady Dons had a stellar showcase of basketball with resilient teamwork to land a victory over Alhambra High, 27 to 14. Highlights include 12 points by point guard RIri McGroom, 7 points from center Aria Falahati with 8 rebounds, 4 points by shooting guard…
The freshman Dons have been busy taking down competitors. They put together a four game win streak beating Serra 53-51, Washington 55-45, Clayton Valley Charter 53-42 and Miramonte 68-35. There were a lot of great contributions by many players. Justice Hembrador scored 16 points and Ben Mickelson had 9 points and 7 rebounds against Serra. In the Washington game Bryce…
Saturday, January 13, 2024Record: 14-3 The JV Basketball team started their three-game road trip with an impressive victory. The young Dons defeated the Benecia Panthers by a score of 54 to 40. The Dons improved to 4-0 in league play and 14-3 for the season! Acalanes controlled the tip off as well as the 1st quarter. A Josh Elerts power…
Tuesday. January 9, 2024Record: 13-3 The JV Basketball team 2023-2024 journey is turning into a magical season. The hard-working Dons defeated the talented, well coached Clayton Valley Ugly Eagles by a score of 59-58. The Dons now stand at 13-3 for the season! Many of the Clayton Valley’s players participate in NorCal AAU program, which allows the Ugly Eagle players…
Saturday. January 6, 2024Record: 12-3 Missing several regular players, the JV Boys Basketball team clawed and scratched their way to an overtime victory. The Dons defeated the Washington Huskies 59-57. The JV team improved to 12 and 3 for the season. Going into the game, the Dons felt this game of their current three game homestand would be the easiest.…
The freshman Dons survived a late game-tying surge by the Padres to win 53-51. Justice Hembrador got Acalanes going in the first quarter with five quick points, aided by assists from Bryce Mansour and Jon MacLeod and a made free throw for an and one. Bryce contributed two buckets and Jon one to end the first quarter 13-7. The second quarter…
Tuesday, January 3, 2024Record: 11-3 The JV Boys started the new year on a disappointing note. The Dons lost to the Serra Padres by a score of 51-40. The JV team is now 11 and 3 for the season. The game featured two talented teams. With such alumni as Barry Bonds and Tom Brady, Serra has established itself for athletic…
Saturday, December 30, 2023Record: 11-2 The JV Boys played an epic game to win the JV Dougherty Valley Tournament. The Dons defeated the Amador Valley Dons by a score of 63 to 61. The JV team improved to 11 and 2 for the season! Not only did this game have two teams with the same mascot name, Dons, but it…