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Girls Field Hockey Season Recap
Friday, December 9, 2022, 3:02 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
Paly girls field hockey season has come to a bittersweet end. Their first game, out of league, was a decisive victory, and they won 13-1. Senior Anna Wingard felt this signified that the season was off to a strong start.  “We started our season off pretty well, we won our first non-league game … which... Read More >>
Kicking Controversies Around the World Cup
Thursday, December 8, 2022, 2:46 pm | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
As the World Cup progresses, FIFA has been under scrutiny for their decision-making, starting with their choice to have Qatar host. Viewers worldwide took issue with the country’s human rights... Read More >>
Added Protection or False Security: Football Tests New Guardian Caps to Prevent Concussions
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 1:44 pm | Coat of Arms, Menlo School
The varsity and JV football programs used new padded shells for the first time this season during practices in an attempt to reduce the risk of head injuries. The protective headgear was optional for all players but was highly recommended by the coaches.  These “Guardian Caps” shot up in popularity after they made their first... Read More >>
Paly boys soccer defeats Leland high school 4-1.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 1:42 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
On December 7th the Paly boy’s soccer team defeated Leland high school 4-1. The overall energy and communication were through the roof during the duration of the game.  “We played really well as a team front to back, controlled the game the whole time, and were really good in attack tonight,” senior Rhys Foote said.... 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 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
Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 63, Justin-Siena 47, Jan 28, 2023
Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 47, King's Academy 39, Jan 27, 2023
Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 85, Half Moon Bay 61, Jan 25, 2023
Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 81, Harker 42, Jan 24, 2023
Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 61, Menlo School 59, Jan 20, 2023
Boys Basketball:
Palo Alto 50, Los Altos 44, Jan 18, 2023
Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 82, Stuart Hall 47, Jan 14, 2023
Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 62, Priory 56, Jan 12, 2023
Boys Wrestling:
Menlo-Atherton 42, Hillsdale 15, Jan 12, 2023
Boys Basketball:
Sacred Heart Prep 52, Menlo-Atherton 51, Jan 7, 2023
Girls Basketball:
Sequoia 43, Menlo School 34, Jan 6, 2023
Girls Water Polo:
Menlo - Atherton 15, Carlmont 4, Oct 12, 2022
Girls Water Polo:
Menlo-Atherton 10, Woodside 4, Oct 11, 2022
Girls Water Polo:
Menlo-Atherton 10, Woodside 4, Oct 11, 2022

Boys soccer honors teammate fighting cancer in first game
Monday, December 5, 2022, 8:54 pm | Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School
Huddled in the team’s media suite, coach Rusty Millard goes over strategy for the boys soccer team’s first game against Menlo-Atherton. A video taken at the meeting shows his marker furiously flying and scribbling out on the board while explaining plays, he wraps up with a note about having strong celebrations after goals. Just as... Read More >>
Girls Soccer Cruise to 3-0 Win Over Sacred Heart
Monday, December 5, 2022, 2:24 pm | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
This past Thursday night, the girls soccer team cruised to a 3-0 win over the Sacred Heart Gators. In just the second game of the season, the M-A team chemistry... Read More >>
Boys Soccer Falls to Palo Alto 2-1 in Tough Loss
Sunday, December 4, 2022, 12:35 pm | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
“It’s not the result we wanted, but I think the boys played with a lot of heart. And we look forward to the rest of the season,” is what senior... Read More >>
Paly football falls to Santa Teresa 30-20
Saturday, December 3, 2022, 6:24 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
The Paly football team fell to Santa Teresa 30-20 at Palo Alto High School on Friday night in the CIF Regional Championships, ending their CCS winning season. The game was tight throughout, with Paly holding a 13-10 lead going into halftime. In his last game as a Viking, Jack Newman (‘23) starred, making impressive plays... Read More >>
Girls Tennis Falls Short to Cupertino
Friday, December 2, 2022, 5:18 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto girls tennis lost to Cupertino on October 20th by a score of 4-3.   With only a third of their season remaining before CCS playoffs, Paly girl’s tennis was ranked fifth in the league with a record of 6-7 as they approached their match the best team in the league, the Cupertino Pioneers. ... Read More >>