Peninsula Prep Sports

Intramural sports rise in popularity
Friday, March 17, 2023, 12:03 pm | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Sweat beads down sophomore Joseph Kessler’s face as he sprints around the soccer pitch. Dribbling the ball, he dances around defenders before crossing into the box. Kessler may just sound like any other soccer player. The difference? He doesn’t play competitive soccer and isn’t even on the soccer team. Facing frustration with limited options for casual sports, a group of sophomores has created an independent soccer league, allowing students to immerse themselves in this competitive outlet while avoiding the drawbacks... Read More >>

New girls lacrosse coach fosters passion for sport
Friday, March 17, 2023, 9:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School
Girls lacrosse faced a problem as the 2023 season approached: the team had no coach. However, the problem was resolved when Kaitlin Chiu, a former Paly lacrosse player who graduated in 2017 and was a Division III player at Smith College, stepped in. Chiu said she became a coach to return her gratitude to the Paly lacrosse program while pursuing her passion for the sport. Chiu also said a former lacrosse coach allowed her to pursue this opportunity. “I felt... Read More >>

Jordan Paroubeck Joins M-A Boys’ Baseball as New Head Coach
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 1:38 pm | M-A Chronicle, Menlo Atherton High School
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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 >>