Cross Country Season Preview
Nathan Ellisen, Jason Shorin, and Ryan Strathearn
August 31, 2017
Filed under Cross-Country - Boys, Cross-Country - Girls, Top Stories
The Palo Alto vikings cross country team is looking to follow up last year’s strong season after placing 2nd in CCS and advancing to the state finals. This year’s goal is to return to the state finals and really put Paly on the map as a top cross country team. Reaching such heights this year could be dif...
Brief: Boys’ cross country places second at CCS
Priscilla Bell, Features Editor
November 16, 2014
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Boys' cross country advanced to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) championship meet after placing second in today's Central Coast Section (CCS) championship meet at Toro Park in Salinas, Calif. The team scored 116 points, falling behind Bellarmine who won with 47 points. "The top three...
Boys’ and girls’ cross country teams move on to CCS
November 12, 2014
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Both the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams advance to CCS after competing at the SCVAL Championships Tuesday at the 2.95 mile long Crystal Springs course. The boys’ team finished first in the El Camino League led by Lucas Matison (‘15). Matison ran at an average mile pace of 5:15, taking...
No exclusions
Hayley Poore and Reuben Kramer
November 12, 2014
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Many people play a sport for one reason: they fall in love with the game. Â Cross country, however, attracts runners for a variety of reasons. Â While some do it because they enjoy running and want to stay in shape, others do it for the sole purpose of getting a prep. Cross country does not require...
Cross-country preview: racing to victory
Kylie Callan, Staff Writer
August 27, 2014
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After both boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams placed outside of state championship qualification last year at the Central Coast Section (CCS) finals, the two teams are looking to improve this season. Everyone has their sights set on one main goal: to finally qualify for the state championship. “This...
Boys’ cross country finishes ninth in CCS
Katie Foug, Staff Writer
November 17, 2013
Filed under Cross-Country - Boys, Top Stories
The boys’ cross country team placed ninth in the Central Coast Section (CCS) championships leaving them short of a qualification to the state meet and thus bringing their season to an end. The boys did not enter the race in optimum condition as they were missing their fastest runner Lucas Matison (15â...
Boys’ cross country qualifies for CCS event
Katie Foug, Staff Writer
November 6, 2013
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The boys' cross country team placed fourth in the SCVAL El Camino League Championship led by junior Lucas Matison (‘15). Matison finished first at the Crystal Springs course with a personal record of 15:29. The boys team will advance to the Central Coast Section Championship meet next Saturday at the same loc...
Cross-country finishes second in city championship behind Gunn
Anna Dukovic, Staff Writer
October 31, 2013
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The Paly girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams finished second in the city championship at Gunn this afternoon. The Lady Vikes beat Castilleja 43-78; however, Gunn came out on top with a total of 21 points. The boys’ team lost to Gunn 21-28 points. Despite the loss, the Paly boy’s team took...
Boys’ and girls’ cross-country schedule announced
September 4, 2013
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Date Day Opponent Location Time/Score 08/30/12 Thursday Gunn Alum Gunn HS 3:25 PM 09/15/12 Saturday Lowell Invitational Golden Gate Park 9:00 AM 09/25/12 Tuesday SCVAL Central Park Santa Clara 3:15 PM 09/29/12 Saturday Stanford Invitational Stanford Golf Course...
Boys’ cross-country places 6th in SCVALs, Cook continues to CCS
Charlotte Biffar, Features Editor
October 31, 2012
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The Palo Alto High School boys’ cross-country team placed sixth in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) Championship meet at Crystal Springs yesterday. Nate Cook (‘15) finished first for the Vikings, placing 15th overall, completing the 2.95 mile course with a time of 16:56...