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Alhambra Today
By the People, for the People
Clayton Valley takes command down stretch, beats Acalanes to win DAL title
The Ugly Eagles outscored Acalanes by 12 points in the fourth quarter to win the Diablo Athletic League championship game.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Clayton Valley, ranked fourth in the Bay Area, defeated Acalanes 69-57 to win the Diablo Athletic League championship. The game was tight through three quarters, but Clayton Valley pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring Acalanes by 12 points. Senior guard Vince Ellis scored 6 of his 17 points in the final period, and five players scored at least 4 points for the Ugly Eagles in the fourth quarter.
Why it matters
This win solidifies Clayton Valley's status as the top team in the Diablo Athletic League and earns them a spot in the North Coast Section Open Division playoffs. The Ugly Eagles were already ranked highly and expected to make a deep postseason run, and this victory over a tough Acalanes squad only boosts their resume.
The details
Clayton Valley and Acalanes were tied after the first quarter, at halftime, and through three quarters, but the Ugly Eagles pulled away in the fourth quarter. Vince Ellis scored 6 of his 17 points in the final period, and five different Clayton Valley players scored at least 4 points in the fourth to secure the victory. Clayton Valley, ranked fourth in the Bay Area, improved to 25-3 on the season with the win.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
The players
Vince Ellis
A senior guard for Clayton Valley who scored 17 points in the game, including 6 in the fourth quarter.
Zion Grissom
A player for Clayton Valley who scored 15 points in the game.
Chris Berry
A player for Clayton Valley who scored 11 points in the game.
Cannon Simpson
A player for Clayton Valley who scored 10 points in the game.
Acalanes
The opposing team that lost to Clayton Valley in the Diablo Athletic League championship game.
What’s next
Assuming nothing changes, Clayton Valley will be seeded No. 2 behind Salesian in the North Coast Section Open Division playoffs and receive an opening-round bye.
The takeaway
This victory shows that Clayton Valley is the clear top team in the Diablo Athletic League and a force to be reckoned with in the North Coast Section Open Division playoffs. Their ability to pull away in the fourth quarter against a tough Acalanes squad demonstrates their championship pedigree.
