Brief: Boy’s lacrosse falls to SHP in CCS semi-finals

Tara Lawrence
May 8, 2013
Filed under Lacrosse - Boys, Spring Sports, Top Stories

The Vikes suffered a hard loss to Sacred Heart Prep today, finishing the CCS semi-final game with a score of 6-18. This loss signaled the team's elimination CCS and their  final game of the season. Despite multiple shots on goal in the first half, the Vikings could not get the ball past SHP's goalie... Read more »

East vs. West

James Harrison
April 26, 2013
Filed under Features, Lacrosse - Boys, Top Stories

Winning three consecutive playoff games by one goal and going on to win the championship in any sport is a tough feat, regardless of level. Doing so in the first season of a team’s existence is even harder. Nevertheless, the Palo Alto boy’s lacrosse team did this just four years ago as Paly’s newest... Read more »

Brief: Girls lacrosse trumps Sequoia 18-1

Paul Bienaimé, Staff Writer
April 11, 2013
Filed under Lacrosse - Girls, Top Stories

Palo Alto High School girls’ lacrosse team defeated the Sequoia High School Ravens 18-1 under the Paly lights. After a tough 19-10 loss to St. Ignatius on Wednesday night, the Lady Vikes redeemed themselves tonight. Charlotte Biffar ('13) opened the game with an immediate goal. The Lady Vikes then... Read more »

St. Ignatius ousts Lady Vikes, 19-10

Josh Stern, Staff Writer
April 10, 2013
Filed under Lacrosse - Girls, Spring Sports, Top Stories

In one of its most anticipated games of its season, the Paly girls’ lacrosse team recorded their first loss of the season to the St. Ignatius Wildcats, 19-10. “I think we could have played a better game and played them more evenly than we did,” head coach Jamie Nesbitt said. “[We need to be... Read more »

Girls’ lacrosse crushes Pioneer, 16-3

Julia Saul and Paul Bienaimé
March 26, 2013
Filed under Lacrosse - Girls, Top Stories

On Tuesday night, girls' lacrosse dominated Pioneer High School at Paly’s home field. Their strong defense only allowed three goals from Pioneer, resulting in a end score of 16-3. Anna Dairaghi (‘13), Kristen Destefano (‘14), Ami Drez (‘14), and Julia Farino (‘13) each put numbers on the board... Read more »

Boys’ lacrosse triumphs over Menlo, 15-6

Ami Drez, Staff Writer
March 23, 2013
Filed under Lacrosse - Boys

This Friday night, at the Paly home turf, the Vikings dominated Menlo High School 15-6. Coming into the first quarter the Vikings started out strong with a goal by Tully Mcallister (‘14).  The Vikings were able to hold onto possession of the ball, allowing Jonny Glazier (‘13) to score the last... Read more »

Lacrosse teams show unity in “play 4 Seton Hill” movement

Ami Drez, Staff Writer
March 21, 2013
Filed under Lacrosse - Girls, Top Stories

In a horrifying automobile accident, on Saturday March 16, the  Seton Hill women's lacrosse team, lost control of their tour bus on the Pennsylvania turnpike. The crash resulted in the death of head coach Kristin Quigley, 30, who was estimated to be six months pregnant. The driver of the bus also died... Read more »

Cut short

Audrey DeBruine and Nora Rosati
March 21, 2013
Filed under Basketball - Boys, Features, Lacrosse - Girls, Soccer - Girls

“Helpless” and “frustrated.” That is how varsity soccer and lacrosse player Nina Kelty (‘13) was left feeling after her two most recent high school sports seasons. Both were lost to violations of California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) rules when Paly fielded ineligible players. Last... Read more »

Girls’ lacrosse remains undefeated with win over Gunn

Audrey DeBruine, Staff Writer
March 20, 2013
Filed under Lacrosse - Girls, Top Stories

In their seventh straight win, the Paly girls’ lacrosse team trounced the Gunn High School Titans 15-8 at home on a rainy Tuesday night. The team is now 7-0 overall (5-0 in league). Though the Vikings pulled out a convincing victory against their crosstown rival to remain undefeated on the season,... Read more »

Boys lacrosse falls to Sacred Heart Prep, 11-19

Tara Lawrence, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
Filed under Lacrosse - Boys, Top Stories

The Paly boys' lacrosse team suffered a difficult loss to Sacred Heart Prep Tuesday, only scoring 11 points to SHP's 19. Jonny Glazier ('13) scored 6 goals, while Weston Preising ('13), Skyler Anderson ('13), Walker Mees ('13), and Tully McCalister ('14) each contributed as well. The Vikes struggled... Read more »