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Outside hitter Melanie Wade (‘12) defends the net against cross-town rival Gunn’s offense, one of her two blocks in the match. Wade had 11 kills and zero errors in the match which Paly won in three short games, 25-10, 25-10, and 25-12.

Volleyball Road to State: The girls’ varsity volleyball team jumped from Division II to Division I this season

Sam Borsos October 13, 2010

The gym was packed with excited fans and parents, decked out in white and green, hoping to witness volleyball history. Even a crowded set of bleachers with Palo Alto High School fans going ballistic for...

Girls’ water polo downs Los Gatos, 11-5

Emy Kelty October 9, 2010

The Palo Alto High School girls’ water polo team (8-7) claimed an 11-5 win over Los Gatos High School at the Paly pool last Friday. The Lady Vikes came out hard scoring three goals in the first...

Girls’ water polo crushes Monta Vista

Alana Schwartz September 22, 2010

The Palo Alto High School girls’ water polo team (2-1) defeated Monta Vista High School, 16-6, on Tuesday at the Paly pool. Thirty seconds into the game, Paly's Haley Conner ('11) scored the first...

Boys’ water polo falls to Monta Vista, 10-4

Mira Ahmad, Staff Writer September 22, 2010

The Palo Alto High School boys’ water polo team (1-2-0) suffered a disappointing loss against Monta Vista (2-0-0), 10-4, on Tuesday night at Paly. The Matadors jumped off to a frenzied start as their...

Girls’ cross-country places second at Lowell Invitational

The Palo Alto High School girls' cross-country team finished second overall in the Lowell Invitational on a cold and cloudy morning in Golden Gate Park on Saturday. Captain Susan Heinselman ('11) completed...

Pederson(10) celebrates with teammates after hitting one out.

Palo Alto High School Male Athlete of the Year: Joc Pederson

Gracie Marshall, Multimedia Editor June 1, 2010

It is hard to find a good thing to say about a 35-13 loss. Taking a beating in their second game on September 19, 2009 after their 48-21 win over Burlingame a week earlier, the players on the Palo Alto...

Palo Alto High School baseball coaches Dick Held and Dave Goldman model consistency, dedication

Mark Raftrey April 1, 2010

At the end of a Paly baseball practice on a brisk Friday night in mid-March, there are three people who remain on the quickly darkening field when all others have left. All three are coaches, clad ...

Crash Course: The most dangerous sports

Mark Raftrey December 16, 2009

There are a select few sports that most will never compete in because they are simply put, likely to cause pain, but cheerleading and golf? Seriously? Believe it or not, these activities that are often...

Matt was ticketed for going 86 mph in the state of Idaho.

The Great Debate: Is Nascar a Sport?

Charlie Avis and Matt Tracy March 18, 2008

Charlie Avis: Why not? Matt Tracy: There are many reasons: the essence of NASCAR driving is taking a car, where everyone has the same type of car, and manipulating that machine to the best of its ability....

Hazing

Hazing

Peter Johnson and Noah Sneider December 10, 2007

David, a Palo Alto High School senior and varsity football player, remembers his first hazing experience, when his hands were held behind his back and his legs spread open next to a pool table. “It...

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