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Acalanes 2010 Softball
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Softball |
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| 2010 Don's Varsity Softball Team (2 girls missing?) |
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| 2010 JV Softball |
Coaches
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Varsity Head Coach |
Victor Silva |
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Varsity Assistant Coaches |
Larry Gray Alan Goepel |
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JV Head Coach |
Mike Wilson |
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| JV Assistant Coach | Jennifer Silva |
Click here for the 2010 DFAL Schedule
Click here for full 2010 Softball Schedule
Acalanes Softball Preseason Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Time | Acalanes | Opponent | Season | DFAL |
Mar-5 |
At Albany (JV at Acalanes) |
3:30 |
0 |
1 | 0-1 | - |
Mar 6 |
AHS Youth Softball Clinic |
9:30-12:30 |
- |
- |
- |
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Mar-11 |
Berean Christian (Varsity) |
4:00 |
2 |
2 | 0-1-1 | - |
| Mar-12 | Berean Christian (JV) | 4:00 | - | - | - | - |
Mar-17 |
at Alameda (Varsity and JV) |
4:00 |
3 |
4 | 0-2-1 |
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Mar-18 |
Skyline |
4:00 |
8 |
2 | 1-2-1 |
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Mar-19 |
Varsity at Bishop O'Dowd JV at Home |
6:00 4:00 |
1 |
3 | 1-3-1 | - |
Mar-22 |
at Benicia (Varsity and JV) |
4:00 |
3 |
5 | 1-3-1 | - |
Mar-23 |
Varsity hosts Mt Diablo JV at Mt Diablo |
4:00 |
15 |
0 | 2-3-1 | - |
Mar-27 |
Varsity hosts Pittsburg JV at Pittsburg |
1:00 |
4 |
0 | 3-4-1 | - |
Acalanes DFAL Softball Schedule and Results
JV plays at opposite site
| Date | Opponent | Time | Acalanes | Opponent | Season | DFAL |
Mar-30 |
At Dublin |
4:00 |
10 |
2 | 4-4-1 | 1-0 |
Apr-1 |
at Las Lomas |
4:00 |
4 |
2 | 5-4-1 | 2-0 |
Apr-13 |
at Hayward (non-league) |
4:00 |
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Apr 15 |
Campolindo |
4:00 |
8 |
0 | 6-4-1 |
3-0 |
Apr 20 |
Alhambra |
4:00 |
0 |
13 | 6-5-1 | 3-1 |
Apr 22 |
at Miramonte |
4:00 |
11 |
1 | 7-5-1 | 4-1 |
Apr 27 |
Dougherty Valley -rain out, moved to May 17 |
4:00 |
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Apr 29 |
Dublin |
4:00 |
15 |
0 | 8-5-1 | 5-1 |
May 4 |
Las Lomas |
4:00 |
0 |
2 | 8-6-1 | 5-2 |
May 6 |
Bye- |
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May 11 |
at Campolindo |
4:00 |
6 |
4 | 9-6-1 | 6-2 |
May 13 |
at Alhambra |
4:00 |
0 |
2 | 9-7-1 | 6-3 |
| May 17 | Dougherty Valley - makeup from Apr 27th | 4:00 | 10 | 0 | 10-7-1 | 7-3 |
May 18 |
Miramonte |
4:00 |
8 |
0 | 11-7-1 | 8-3 |
May 20 |
at Dougherty Valley |
4:00 |
6 |
0 | 12-7-1 | 9-3 |
| May 25 | NCS Playoffs Host Encinal | 5:00 | 2 | 1 | 13-7-1 | 9-3 |
| May 29 | NCS Quarterfinal @ Albany | 2 | 1 | 14-7-1 | 9-3 | |
| June 2 | NCS Semifinal at #1 Bishop O'Dowd |
2010 News
Note: Articles are listed in chronological order
Friday, June 4, 2010
Hannah Wilbur is named a LaMorinda Sun Star of the week
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Terrific Softball season ends in NCS semifinals
Last night, the Softball team’s story book playoff streak came to an end in the NCS semifinals at the hands of
#1 seeded Bishop O’Dowd HS. The Lady Dons played very well and capped off a great season.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Dons Softball Defeats Albany, Moves on to NCS Semifinals
Acalanes, the #5 seed, avenged a 1-0 preseason loss by defeating the Albany Cougars, the #4 seed, 2-1 in nine innings to advance to the NCS Division III semifinals. Similar to the first encounter, Dons star pitcher Hannah Wilbur and Cougars ace Sara Muse put up a lot of zeros.
Albany struck first with a run in the bottom of the third and held the lead until the Dons tied it up with a run in the top of the sixth thanks to a single by Maile Hoyt, a sacrifice bunt by Grace Lovell and an RBI single by Siena Del Ponte. The Dons then broke the tie in the top of the ninth with a single by Natalie Goepel, then a sac bunt by Del Ponte, followed by a run-scoring single by Tara Wilson. Acalanes made it exciting in the bottom of the ninth, throwing out an Albany runner attempting to score to preserve the victory. Wilbur limited the Cougars to five hits, while striking out 10 batters.Next up the Dons will face defending Division III champion and #1 seed Bishop O'Dowd on Wednesday
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Softball team advances to NCS quarterfinals in extra inning win over Encinal HS
In a tightly contested game, the Dons outlasted Encinal High School of Alameda in extra innings to advance to the second round of the North Coast Section playoffs. Acalanes earned its hard-fought 2-1 victory with a rally in the bottom of the 11th inning. With the game tied 1-1, Maile Hoyt led off the inning with a walk and after an out advanced to second on a clutch single by Natalie Goepel. Courtney Crakow then loaded the bases when the pitcher failed to cleanly field her bunt.
Senior Tara Wilson then worked a walk to force in the game winning run. Senior pitcher Hannah Wilbur was exceptional in the circle, throwing the complete game, allowing only five hits, while striking out 16 opposing batters. The #5 seeded Dons will travel to Albany on Saturday for a matchup with the #4 seeded Cougars
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Dons Softball records third consecutive no-hitter to finish their regular season
In the final game of the regular season, a 6-0 win, pitchers Hannah Wilbur and Natalie Goepel combined to toss a no-hit shutout against Dougherty Valley. In the past three games, the Dons' pitchers have not allowed a hit or a run, a string of 19 consecutive hitless innings pitched. The Acalanes offense pounded out 15 hits, including three each by Siena Del Ponte, Tara Wilson and Taylor Gray. The Dons finished the DFAL season with a 9-3 record, good for second place.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Softball's second no-hitter in as many days defeats Miramonte
Senior pitcher Hannah Wilbur and freshman pitcher Natalie Goepel combined for a no-hitter in Acalanes' 8-0 victory over Miramonte. Wilbur tossed three innings, striking out five hitters and Goepel added four shutout innings and six strikeouts. At the plate Wilbur added a double and two RBI, while Goepel chipped in with a single and an RBI. Sophomore Jackie Welland added a pair of singles and two RBIs as the Dons improved their DFAL record to 8-3
Monday, May 17, 2010
Softball's Hannah Wilber tosses a no-hitter
Senior pitcher Hannah Wilbur tossed a no-hitter while striking out 14 batters as the Dons blanked Dougherty Valley 10-0 in a game called after five innings. Wilbur also had a pair of hits and two RBIs, while seniors Courtney Crakow and Tara Wilson contributed two hits and three RBIs and two hits, three runs and two RBIs, respectively. The win raised the Dons' DFAL record to 7-3.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Dons' Offense Quiet in 2-0 Loss to Alhambra
The Acalanes defense allowed two unearned runs early in the game and that's all the Bulldogs needed to post a 2-0 victory and clinch the DFAL title. Senior pitcher Hannah Wilbur was superb, allowing only three hits and one walk over seven innings. The Dons' offense, however, was stifled at the plate, scratching out only three hits and not getting a runner past first base.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Acalanes Softball posts win over Campolindo
The Lady Dons jumped on Campolindo pitching by scoring 6 runs in first two innings then held on for a 6-4 win. Hannah Wilbur was the winning pitcher scattering seven singles over seven innings, allowing only one earned run and went 1 for 3, with 3 RBIs. Taylor Gray went 2 for 3, with a run scored.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Dons Drop Close One in Pitchers' Duel
Las Lomas handed Acalanes a tough 2-0 defeat behind the pitching of senior Hannah Port, who limited the Dons to four hits while striking out 10. The Dons own senior hurler Hannah Wilbur posted an excellent outing as well, allowing only a single earned run on four hits, along with 13 strikeouts. The loss dropped the Dons to 5-2 in league play
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Dons Down Dublin with 15-0 Shutout
Sophomore outfielder Siena Del Ponte led the Dons' 17- hit attack with three doubles, a single, four runs and two RBIs as the home team defeated visiting Dublin 15-0. Senior pitcher Hannah Wilbur picked up the victory, allowing only two hits in four innings of work, while freshman Natalie Goepel added an inning of sterling relief. Tara Wilson, Taylor Gray, Hannah Wilbur, Katy Trent and Courtney Crakow all recorded a pair of hits. Acalanes improved its league record to 5-1.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday Apr 22, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Acalanes Softball Downs Miramonte 11-1
The Dons bounced back from their first league defeat earlier in the week with a resounding 11-1 victory over Miramonte. Senior Hannah Wilbur pitched four strong innings, allowing only one unearned run, three hits, while striking out seven batters. Freshman Natalie Goepel pitched the last inning, retiring all three batters she faced and striking out two. Junior catcher Taylor Gray notched three hits and three RBIs, while sophomore Siena Del Ponte added two hits, including a triple, and senior Tara Wilson rapped two hits, including a double. Seniors Katy Trent and Courtney Crakow each pounded a pair of hits as well.
The win moved the Dons DFAL record to 4-1.Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Softball suffers lopsided defeat at the hands of Alhambra
The 3-1 Lady Dons lost to the 4-0 Alhambra Bulldogs 13-0 for their first DFAL defeat.Thursday April 15, 2010
A no-hitter helps propel Acalanes Softball over Campolindo
Senior pitcher Hannah Wilbur tossed a no-hitter against rival Campolindo as the Dons defeated the Cougars 8-0 in an early season battle of undefeated DFAL teams. Wilbur struck out four batters while walking only one and was supported by a sterling defensive effort from the Dons' fielders. Offensively, senior Katy Trent had three hits, including a double, and three RBIs. Seniors Tara Wilson and Courtney Crakow and freshman Natalie Goepel each added a pair of hits. The win improved the Dons' league record to 3-0, while Campo fell to 3-1.Friday April 9, 2010
A news item printed in the LaMorinda Sun that was missed on March 19, 2010
Hannah Wilbur, Acalanes Softball, is a Lamorinda Sun star of the weekThursday, April 1, 2010
Acalanes Softball downs Las Lomas and moves to 2-0 in DFAL play
In a rematch of last year's DFAL co-champs, Acalanes claimed a 4-2 win over Las Lomas to up its league record to 2-0. With two of the league's top pitchers facing off, Dons senior Hannah Wilbur limited the Knights to three hits and one earned run while striking out eight.
The Dons only had four hits but added four walks and four stolen bases. Junior Taylor Gray was 2-for-3 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base, while sophomore Grace Lovell was 2-for-3, including a double and an RBI.Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Dons Open DFAL Play with a Victory
Powered by Hannah Wilbur's pitching, the Dons recorded a 10-2 win over Dublin in their league opener. Wilbur pitched five shutout innings, allowing four hits, while striking out seven. Acalanes hitters pounded out 12 hits, including three by Wilbur and two by sophomore Jackie Welland. Junior Taylor Gray had a bases loaded triple for three RBI and junior Maile Hoyt and freshman Natalie Goepel each added a pair of RBIs. The Dons improved their season record to 4-4-1.Saturday, March 27, 2010
Softball finishes pre-season with a win over Pittsburg
The Dons improved their preseason record to 3-4-1 with a 4-0 shutout of Pittsburg as they head into DFAL play next week. Star pitcher Hannah Wilbur dominated the Pirates hitters, allowing only three singles while striking out 12. Wilbur also delivered the key blow for the Dons, blasting a two-RBI double in the first inning. Senior Tara Wilson was 1-for-2 with two runs and an RBI, and junior Maile Hoyt added a pair of hits.Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Softball back on winning track in preseason shutout of Mt Diablo
Acalanes overpowered visiting Mt. Diablo 15-0 in a game called after five innings. Senior pitcher Hannah Wilbur and freshman Natalie Goepel combined on a two-hit shutout. Leading the offensive attack were junior Taylor Gray and sophomore Siena Del Ponte. Gray was 2 for 3 with a double, triple and four RBIs, and Del Ponte added a double, a triple and three RBIs.
The Dons improved their preseason record to 2-4-1Monday, March 22, 2010
Softball gives up late inning runs in defeat to Benicia
Benicia scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning to top the visiting Dons 5-3 in a nonleague game. Acalanes hitters pounded out 10 hits, all singles, but left a number of runners on base. Senior Hannah Wilbur led the Dons with three hits and accounted for all three RBIs. Tara Wilson, Taylor Gray and Courtney Crakow each had a pair of hits.Friday, March 19, 2010
Dons Softball looses close one to Bishop O'Dowd
The Dons offense could muster only four hits as Acalanes lost a tight 3-1 contest to defending NCS Division III champs Bishop O'Dowd. Senior Tara Wilson had a pair of hits and sophomore Siena Del Ponte blasted a triple.Thursday, March 18, 2010
Dons break into win column with an 8-2 outing versus Skyline HS
The Dons pounded out 10 hits, led by sophomore Grace Lovell, who had three hits, including a double, and four RBIs. Senior Katy Trent and sophomores Siena Del Ponte and Jackie Welland each contributed a pair of hits. Senior Hannah Wilbur pitched the first four innings to pick up the win, and freshman Natalie Goepel closed out the game with three shutout innings of workWednesday, March 17, 2010
Exra inning does in the Lady Dons
The Dons lost a 3-4 decision to Alameda HS in eight innings. Although senior pitcher Hanah Wilbur pitched a 2 hitter, the eight walks hurt the Dons. Wilbur, senior Katy Trent, and freshman Natalie Goepel each had two hits for the Dons.Thursday, March 11, 2010
Softball game ends in tie due to darkness
The Lady Dons scored 2 runs in the first inning and Berean Christian got their 2 in the fourth. In the seventh inning it became to dark to continue and the game was called. Hannah Wilbur pitched a 4-hitter with 11 strikeouts.Friday, March 5, 2010
Acalanes Softball opens preseason against NCS runnerup Albany
In a battle of two of Division III's top softball teams, 2009 NCS runnerup Albany High School defeated Acalanes 1-0 in the season opener for both teams. In a classic pitchers' duel, senior Hannah Wilbur was the tough luck loser as the Dons allowed an unearned run in the bottom of the second inning. Wilbur allowed only two hits and one walk, while striking out six hitters. The Dons managed five hits but couldn't score off of Albany ace Sara Muse.
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