Girls’ lacrosse beats St. Francis, 19-17

Spencer Drazovich, Nora Rosati, Staff Writers
March 21, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports Scrollbox, Lacrosse - Girls, Spring Sports, Top Stories

Paly girls’ lacrosse defeated St. Francis 19-17 tonight on a brisk evening under the home lights, propellingthe Vikings to a record of 5-1. “[The Paly girls’] played hard which is the most you can ask for.” Coach Jamie Nesbitt said. “I don’t think they were going to let them take this from... Read more »

Brief: Boys’ basketball falls to St. Francis, 70-64 in OT

Peter Dennis, Columnist
February 25, 2012
Filed under Basketball - Boys, Winter Sports

The Palo Alto High School boys' basketball team fell to St. Francis High School 70-64 in overtime in CCS quarterfinal play on Saturday. Following their thrubbing of South San Francisco on Thursday, the Vikings faced a tough matchup in the WCAL five seed Lancers. The Lancers, seeded third in CCS bracket... Read more »

Private vs. Public

Jonny Glazier, Staff Writer
December 16, 2011
Filed under Features

Public Schooled: a mantra that has resonated throughout the Paly athletic community for years. However when one ventures outside of the “Palo Alto bubble,” this statement falls flat, listless and generally void of truth.  Last year, Paly capped off its most storied year athletically. With... Read more »

Volleyball loses to St. Francis in five games

Michelle Friedlander, Staff Writer
September 26, 2011
Filed under Fall Sports, Volleyball

Coming in to this volleyball game against St. Francis High School (11-2, 0-0), Palo Alto High School (15-2, 2-0) knew this would be a tough match. Both teams won a state championship last year; the Vikings took the CIF Division I Volleyball State Championship and the Lancers took Division II. The Lady... Read more »