Bishop O'Dowd Falls to Local Champs in Boys and Girls NCS Soccer Finals
The Acalanes Dons had been ranked #2 going into Saturday's game against #1 Bishop O'Dowd, but a scoreless game with two overtime periods ended in a 5-3 victory by the Dons after a penalty kick fest. Goalie Logan Spittler had 6 saves, while Reuben Komisar, Nate Sonnenthal, Coleman Ruffin, Sasha Chalak and Nic Carillo nailed penalty kicks.
(Pictured: Shasha Chalak #17, playing at home in January) Photo Doug Kohen
Dons and Lady Mats Take Section Titles
The Lady Mats captured the NCS title last Saturday as the team, ranked #2, defeated the top- seed Bishop O'Dowd Dragons 4-0. A hat-trick by junior forward McKenna deBack (pictured in an earlier game) and an early point by senior Elaine Tanski brought the Mats their second straight section title. Photo Robert Johnson
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA