Clayton Valley takes command down stretch, beats Acalanes to win DAL title

Clayton Valley was the best team in the Diablo Athletic League during the regular season and that did not change in the league tournament.

It was tight for three quarters Saturday.

Really tight.

But when the clutch minutes arrived, Clayton Valley more than met the challenge.

The Ugly Eagles – ranked fourth by the Bay Area News Group – outscored Acalanes by 12 points in the final period to win the DAL championship 69-57 at Alhambra.

The teams were tied after one quarter...