The Student Newspaper of Acalanes High School
Category: Sports

Ambitious Cross Country Team Aims for High-Level Competition this Season
By Arman Craig, Staff Writer // The Acalanes High School cross-country season is underway, and hopes are high for another impressive year. After the girls finished third in the North Coast Section (NCS) last year, along with strong individual performances from the boy’s team,

Making History in the Stands
Photo Gallery Included Below By Melisa Adatepe, Staff Writer // Hundreds of fans decked in blue and white filled the gym last week as the women’s volleyball team played in an unforgettable environment in an attempt to set the Acalanes High School indoor attendance record.

Women’s Golf Starts the Season Undefeated with Sights Set on Playoffs
By Jake Colaco, Print Sports Editor // A season with much to look forward to is again underway as the women’s golf team (4-0) tries to make another impressive North Coast Section (NCS) run. On Sept. 5, the Dons avenged last season’s loss with an

Flag Football Takes Acalanes by Storm with Dominant Season Record
By Molly Jones, Staff Writer // A season of new beginnings has started for the Acalanes High School flag football team (3-1, 1-1 league) as they pave the way for this new sport. The flag football team kicked off pre-season games by attending the Diablo

Football Starts Off Strong With Win in First League Matchup
By Cameron Thorton, Staff Writer // The Acalanes High School varsity football team (1-3 overall, 1-0 league) has their sights set high this season despite recent losses. The Dons fought hard in their season opener against San Marin on Aug. 25, however the game ended

New and Blue – Upgrades to Acalanes Track and Field
By Neve Murphy, Emily Roberts, Helena McGinley, Nico Roig, Hailee Shah, and Saaj Shah, Staff Writers // This year, under the Friday night light, students cheer for the Dons on a shiny new football field. Renovation occurred in late summer to redo the Acalanes High

Men’s Golf Wraps Up Regular Season and Sets Sights on Playoff Success
By Aya O’Neal, Arts Copy Editor // The men’s golf team (0-2 overall, 0-2 league) is closing out the season strong. On March 24, the Dons competed in a Wildcat Invitational down in Fairfax, which resulted in them placing 16th out of 21 teams. About

Competitive Stunt Cheer Concludes Season With High Spirits
By Gus Mckinney, Online Content Manager // The competitive cheer team (2-10) finishes off a season with countless injuries and plenty of tough games. The team carried momentum into a game on March 24 against Miramonte. When it was all said and done, the Dons

Athlete of the Week: Jake Davis
By Haley Chelemedos and Sophie Chinn, Staff Writers // Blueprint interviews athlete, Jake Davis, in this episode of Athlete of the Week. Graphic by Gabi Gruber, Online Editor-in-Chief

Athlete of the Week: Chloe Quintella
By Haley Chelemedos and Sophie Chinn, Staff Writers // Blueprint interviews athlete, Chloe Quintella, in this episode of Athlete of the Week. Graphic by Gabi Gruber, Online Editor-in-Chief