Peninsula Prep Sports

Dancers defend sport despite lack of recognition for college recruitment
Monday, November 28, 2022, 12:07 pm | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
As Sophmore ballet dancer Cate Graney glides across the Marley floor, all she can think about is ballet: she has finally escaped from the stress of her everyday life. For dancers like Graney, a technique-focused sport such as dance can serve as a distraction from the worries she experiences outside of the studio.  However, unlike many athletes, most dancers are not offered commitment offers from colleges in America. Instead, many continue their dance careers through audition-based college dance teams and... Read More >>

Paly Football wins the CCS Division V Championship with a 27-24 victory over Monterey
Saturday, November 26, 2022, 3:01 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
Paly football defeated Monterey 27-24 in the CCS Division V championship game Friday night at Sequoia High School. The game was tight throughout, with the lead never being more than ten points for either team. Despite trailing for most of the first half, the team felt motivated by the coaches to give their best effort.... Read More >>

Football wins CCS Division V title
Saturday, November 26, 2022, 8:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Football won the CCS Division V title in a 27-24 victory over Monterey High School. With the championship win, the team secured its first CCS title since 2010 advances to the state tournament. Senior and cornerback Kai Bussey said his third-quarter interception was important for shifting the team’s momentum. “It really turned things around for us because they were close on the goal line,” Bussey said. “We scored off that drive, so it was a really big turning point for... Read More >>

Football qualifies for CCS playoffs
Thursday, November 24, 2022, 2:22 pm | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Following a critical 40-22 victory against Milpitas, the varsity football team has qualified for the De Anza league playoffs.  Senior and running back Jack Newman said the team started the game off slowly, and head coach David DeGeronimo credits the win to the team’s perseverance. “We were up and down all night,” DeGeronimo said. “But these guys refused to quit, and they played their butts off.” Senior captain and lineman Vainga Mahe said that although the season had a rocky... Read More >>

Sexualization of female athlete uniforms causes unwanted attention
Thursday, November 24, 2022, 11:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Across the numerous sports at Paly, boys’ uniforms tend to include looser and longer shorts, while girls’ uniforms include form-fitting short skirts or spandex. To many student athletes, one idea is clear: female athletes continue to be defined by their sexual appeal, not their athleticism. Many female athletes say limited autonomy over their uniform makes them vulnerable to objectifying remarks and catcalls. Senior Jess Watanabe, co-captain of the girls volleyball team, said her uniform, typically tight spandex, is unnecessary and... Read More >>

Paly Girls Soccer Season Preview
Monday, November 21, 2022, 1:00 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
The Paly girls varsity soccer team is looking forward to their upcoming winter season. Last year, the Vikings had an overall record of 6 wins, 10 losses and 5 ties, and in league, their record was 4-4-4.  They are a member of the SCVAL De Anza League, and this year they will face opponents like... Read More >>