Peninsula Prep Sports

Los Altos vs. Palo Alto (Jan 18, 2023)
Jorell Clark rises up for a made field goal (Photo courtesy of Jeff LaMere.)
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Parental “Guidance”
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 1:34 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
In the world of athletics, parents are crucial to a child’s commitment to their sport. Parents drive their kids to practices, pay for equipment, and are often the number one cheerleader. At any sporting event, you will likely see a crowd of passionate parents screaming from the sideline, behind the blocks, or in the stands.... Read More >>

Cross Town Rivalries: How far is too far?
Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 1:28 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
In the world of sports, rivalries emerge for various reasons. For example, our Paly-Gunn rivalry started due to the two being competitive public high schools in the same city. Our Paly-Los Gatos rivalry emerged due to decades of athletic dominance and fierce competition between the two schools. These types of rivalries also exist in professional... Read More >>

Girls’ Lacrosse Earn Comfortable Victory Over Menlo
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 11:33 pm | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
This past Friday, the girls’ lacrosse team beat the Menlo Knights by a convincing score of 15-10.  The Bears won the initial face-off and shortly after, senior Amelia Poirier scored... Read More >>

Expectations and Opportunities: Select Freshmen Compete on Varsity Teams
Monday, March 27, 2023, 9:29 pm | Coat of Arms, Menlo School
While Menlo freshmen usually play on the freshmen or JV level of their sport, a select group of them play for Menlo’s varsity teams. Many of these freshmen have been playing their sport for the majority of their lives and have significant experience in it prior to high school. These younger athletes may not possess... Read More >>