Basketball Game Preview: Acalanes Dons vs. Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles

Acalanes is 0-10 against Clayton Valley Charter since January of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Acalanes Dons will face off against the Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles at 7:30 p.m. Clayton Valley Charter took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Acalanes, who comes in off a win.

Acalanes is headed into the game after thoroughly thrashing Mt. Diablo: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Acalanes blew Mt. Diablo out of the water with a 75-29 final score. The Dons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 20 points or more this season.

Meanwhile, Clayton Valley Charter was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 42-37 to Campolindo.

Clayton Valley Charter's loss dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Acalanes, their win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-5.

Acalanes might still be hurting after the 57-31 defeat they got from Clayton Valley Charter when the teams last played back in February of 2024. Can Acalanes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.