Peninsula Prep Sports

A collaboration between Palo Alto Online and the student journalism programs at participating high schools. Stories are assigned by, edited and the responsibility of the publication noted and are presented from most recent to oldest. Sports scores are posted by parents, coaches and players and not verified. Learn more

Viking Tries: The Driving Range
Monday, December 19, 2022, 3:34 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
In most sports, the higher the score, the better. This holds true for almost every professional sport played here in the States; in basketball, football, baseball, and soccer, the team who wins is the team that scores the highest amount of points. But, have you ever heard of a sport where scoring lower is better?... Read More >>
On the Rink
Monday, December 19, 2022, 3:32 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
When it comes to coverage of sports locally, globally, and nationally, there is no doubt that some get far more attention than others. Even here at Paly, where publications and journalists strive to report on every sport equally, it isn’t perfect. However, no sport flies under the radar –– at least here at Paly –– other... Read More >>
BURNOUT: When more isn’t better
Monday, December 19, 2022, 3:32 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
It all started one sunny fall afternoon when a young girl was running up and down Peers park playing with friends. She ran until her nose turned pink in the cold air, her hair flying around her head as she hurriedly kicked the ball forward. Suddenly a defender appears by her side and she quickly... Read More >>
Breaking Boundaries: Biathlon
Monday, December 19, 2022, 3:17 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
In the Scandinavian countries of Norway and Sweden, the yearly average temperature is 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest ever recorded temperature is 63 degrees below zero. To put that in perspective, at 45 degrees Fahrenheit, human breath condenses. At 32 degrees, the molecules in water freeze. Once the temperature dips below five degrees, our toes,... 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


Sunday, December 18, 2022, 7:55 pm | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
In week four of the NFL season, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered two head injuries within a week. Only days after receiving a concussion in a game against the... Read More >>
Girls Soccer Stays Undefeated Against Palo Alto
Sunday, December 18, 2022, 5:51 am | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
This past Thursday, the girls soccer team continued their undefeated season against the Palo Alto Vikings, ending with a score of 4-0. The Vikings controlled the ball for most of... Read More >>
World Cup Column: Messi, Argentina to win over Brazil
Saturday, December 17, 2022, 11:19 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Every four years, millions of soccer (or fútball) fans crowd around their TV to watch the FIFA World Cup, one of the most prestigious, awaited sporting events in the world. The most consistently dangerous teams, Brazil and Argentina, often hold the odds, but in recent years, less prominent teams have taken the Cup. In 2018, against all odds, the Croatian and French teams went to the finals and eventually France won.  This year tells another story. Brazil and Argentina are... Read More >>
Boys basketball wins home opener
Friday, December 16, 2022, 11:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Although the varsity boys basketball team defeated Overfelt High School 50-41 in its home opener, head coach Jeff LaMere said the team still has room to improve.  “At the end of the third quarter, we got very sloppy, and I think that gave them a little bit of life,” LaMere said. “But it’s good to be in a game like this early in the season, where you get a little bit tight, and you have to figure out how to... Read More >>
Wrestling sets expectations for season, looks to fulfill personal goals
Friday, December 16, 2022, 11:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Following a successful season where multiple wrestlers placed at CCS, coach Jonathan Kessler said his large team has high expectations for this season. “Right now, we have 30 boys and 10 girls, which is the most we’ve had in a while,” Kessler said. Kessler said that while the team hopes to perform well, he recognizes most wrestlers are motivated by personal goals. Senior and co-captain Joshua Wilde said he has his sights on states. “Personally, I want to get to... Read More >>
Paly Boys Soccer Falls To Aptos 2-1
Thursday, December 15, 2022, 8:33 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
The Paly boys varsity soccer team lost to Aptos high school 2-1 on Monday night. It was a close and fairly even match with both teams fighting vigorously during the duration of the game. Although Aptos pulled ahead with a one-goal lead and eventually won the game.  The game was aggressive and tough for both... Read More >>