Peninsula Prep Sports

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Madeline Escobar: an athlete, senator and more
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 12:25 pm | Paw Print, Woodside High School
Madeline Escobar, a senior, shows her pride and support for her school by being involved in multiple activities at Woodside. Escobar is a senior and has been involved in sports, clubs, and leadership all throughout her high school years. She has participated in a total of five sports at Woodside, including basketball, volleyball, waterpolo, tennis... Read More >>

Girls lacrosse prioritizes teamwork
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 11:13 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School

After finishing last season with a league record of 5-9 and placing sixth in SCVAL, the girls lacrosse team hopes to build strong team spirit in order to improve the team’s performance, according to junior and co-captain Katie Yen. Yen said the team lost a lot of seniors from the previous season, which means focusing this year’s team on building stronger bonds between players both on and off the field will be critical for the team to have a successful... Read More >>

The Hidden Opponent: Combating the mental health stigma
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:45 am | Talon, Los Altos High School
For student-athletes, there’s the never-ending stress to balance the desire to perform well in front of coaches and the determination for straight As, and this demanding environment often overwhelms one’s mental health. Though this cycle is common, there’s a lack of attention toward those seeking help. The Hidden Opponent (THO), a non-profit organization founded in... Read More >>

Boys lacrosse excited for season despite coach, player overhaul
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 7:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School

Following an 11-10 win in the season-opening scrimmage against Valley Christian on Monday, Feb. 27, senior Asher Friedman said the boys lacrosse team (1-1) is excited about its strong start. Friedman, who has committed to Oberlin College for lacrosse, said it was clear from the energy in the post-game huddle that the game set the tone for the season. “(The first game) was a great way to start the season. It gave the team some confidence that will help going... Read More >>

Scoreboard

Boys Basketball:
San Ramon Valley 59, Sacred Heart Prep 57, Mar 2, 2023

Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 63, Folsom 62, Feb 28, 2023

Boys Basketball:
Riordan 61, Sacred Heart Prep 44, Feb 22, 2023

Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 61, Sacred Heart Cathedral 59, Feb 20, 2023

Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 60, Menlo-Atherton 59, Feb 17, 2023

Boys Basketball:
The King's Academy 53, Sacred Heart Prep 49, Feb 14, 2023

Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 60, Menlo School 49, Feb 10, 2023

Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 85, Pinewood 54, Feb 7, 2023

Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 80, Sequoia 35, Feb 4, 2023

Boys Basketball:
Priory 50, Sacred Heart Prep 43, Feb 3, 2023

Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 62, Crystal Springs 34, Jan 31, 2023