Peninsula Prep Sports

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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 >>
Baseball rebounds after season-opening loss
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 9:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
At the end of a 4-1 rainy loss to Serra on Feb. 23, senior and captain Sal Meehan said the team plans to focus on limiting strikeouts in critical situations and scoring more runs, which was their weakest point.  Despite the loss, Meehan said he is grateful for the opportunity to play a strong team.  “Matching up and playing a game against a talented team like Serra was a great opportunity to see where the team is at moving forward,”... 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 >>
Students, staff encourage diverse workouts instead of exercise trends
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 12:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Scrolling through Instagram, senior Ella Rosenblum sees young women promoting the value of “gentle workouts” like Pilates and long walks, bringing to light a new workout trend.  Every year, new workouts flow in and out of the public eye.  In past years, high-intensity interval training and weight training have been seen as the most effective ways to exercise by many health experts.  However, more recently, there has been a redefinition of effective exercises. On Instagram and TikTok, Pilates, yoga, inclined... 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’ Lacrosse Bested by Serra in Tight Game
Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 11:25 pm | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
Photo credits to Bob Dahlberg Last Friday, the boys’ lacrosse team lost an extremely close game to the Junipero Serra Padres, with an ending score of 7-5. The Bears entered... Read More >>
Opinion: CIF should let transfer students play
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 9:23 pm | Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School
Should high school students who change schools be barred from playing sports? The answer from the California Interscholastic Federation seems to be, “It depends.” CIF should simplify its transfer eligibility guidelines to allow more transfer students to play school sports. While the transfer eligibility guidelines only impact a small number of Paly students annually, the... Read More >>
Paly Boys Volleyball falls to Fremont 3-2
Monday, March 13, 2023, 4:03 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
The Paly boy’s volleyball team struggled in a loss to Fremont, 3-2 on Friday night. The Viking’s record stands at 5-4 and 0-2 in league play. Fremont started the night off strong, winning the first set 25-17. “We weren’t clicking as well as a team, and communication wasn’t too good,” Calvin Wong (‘23) said. However,... Read More >>
Why You Should Care About the World Baseball Classic
Monday, March 13, 2023, 12:54 pm | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
No one cares about the World Baseball Classic (WBC). At least in America. What used to be ‘America’s Pastime’ is now only the third most popular sport in the country,... Read More >>
Paly Boys Swim and Dive Defeats Los Gatos
Sunday, March 12, 2023, 8:26 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
The Paly boys swim and dive team beat Los Gatos 138-48 at a home meet on Friday night. “I think today’s meet was absolutely amazing,” senior captain Ethan Chien said. The boys team had a dominant meet, earning a commanding lead over the Cats. “I think we won pretty much every single event for the... Read More >>
March Madness Craze Looms Ahead of Tournament Start
Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11:42 pm | Coat of Arms, Menlo School
College sports fanatics live for the month of March as college basketball programs across the country compete in the chaotic 64-team tournament dubbed “March Madness.” March Madness is a single-elimination tournament, consisting of a large bracket with seeds 1-16 broken up by region. Programs from big state schools to unheard-of colleges across the country are... Read More >>