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Original post made by Annoyed athlete on Jan. 6, 2007Last comment by Roxanne, on Sep 12, 2012 at 1:18 pm | 34 comments | 12717 Views
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Feature story: Lessons from rowingWhen people hear the word "crew," they typically think of prep schools or a sport on the East Coast. But local rowing club...
Original post made on Nov. 29, 2012Last comment by Kate, on Jul 30, 2013 at 2:57 pm | 6 comments | 12602 Views
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Sacred Heart Prep boys win a third straight CCS water polo titleIt was a highly successful season for the Sacred Heart Prep boys in water polo even before the Gators headed into the Central...
Original post made on Nov. 25, 2013There are no comments yet. 12457 Views
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Moonlight Run draws thousands to the BaylandsAbout 3,000 athletes ran and walked by the light of the harvest moon Friday night at the 29th annual Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight...
Original post made on Sep. 20, 2013Last comment by JEFFERY PHILLIPS, on Sep 21, 2013 at 12:18 pm | 2 comments | 12440 Views
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Coach Parks: the passing of a legendLong-time Menlo-Atherton football and wrestling coach Ben Parks passed away in his sleep Friday night. He was 77. Known simply...
Original post made on Aug. 21, 2011Last comment by Tom Giampietro, on Mar 7, 2012 at 10:34 pm | 37 comments | 12426 Views
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Garko leaving Stanford, baseball for family, opportunityRyan Garko had the chance to play baseball at the highest level because of talent, determination and desire. Those traits...
Original post made on Aug. 18, 2014Last comment by NorCal Sports, on Aug 18, 2014 at 1:42 pm | 1 comment | 12397 Views
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Priory boys keep rewriting its basketball historyThe Priory boys basketball team makes its first appearance in the CIF NorCal regional finals on Tuesday night against Stuart...
Original post made on Mar. 8, 2022Last comment by Olatunde Sobomehin, on Mar 8, 2022 at 7:21 am | 1 comment | 12359 Views
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Traveling, financial concerns blitz Menlo College footballThe Menlo College Board of Trustees announced Sunday that they have voted to end the school's football program, citing scheduling...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2015Last comment by Menlo parent, on Feb 23, 2015 at 1:26 pm | 22 comments | 12266 Views
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Another water polo showdown for Gunn, Paly boys==B Tuesday's prep roundup== While the SCVAL De Anza Division won't be decided, the outcome of Thursday's showdown between...
Original post made on Oct. 10, 2013Last comment by Crescent Park Dad, on Oct 16, 2013 at 9:33 pm | 9 comments | 12178 Views
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High schools to resume in-person, outdoors-only sports practicesStarting Monday, Sept. 14, Palo Alto and Gunn high school student-athletes will be able to return to their campuses for in-person...
Original post made on Sep. 4, 2020Last comment by Jim H, on Sep 6, 2020 at 8:45 am | 11 comments | 12086 Views
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Jeremy Lin just a phone call away from the NBAJeremy Lin is waiting for a phone call, but not just any phone call. This call will begin a process that could change his...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2010Last comment by Bob, on Jul 22, 2010 at 3:07 pm | 20 comments | 11786 Views
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Fast start triggers Spartans NorCal rout of AthenianMountain View High boys basketball averaged under 50 points a game this season and never scored more than 61 in any game...
Original post made on Mar. 3, 2022Last comment by Robert, on Mar 3, 2022 at 10:56 am | 1 comment | 11499 Views
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Nike Club Run Free Marathon Training, Nike Footwear Trials and Refreshments0...
Original post made by Nike Club Run on Jun. 29, 2006Last comment by , on Jun 29, 2006 at 12:44 pm | 2 comments | 11449 Views
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Coronavirus delays start of high school sports seasonsLocal high school sports teams won't be competing until at least December or January, the California Interscholastic Federation...
Original post made on Jul. 20, 2020Last comment by TimR, on Jul 21, 2020 at 2:51 pm | 6 comments | 11447 Views
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Paly/Gunn game could be channel 2 game of the weekChannel 2 has selected our cross town rivalry high school football game to be a contender for the high school game of the...
Original post made by KTVU watcher on Sep. 17, 2012Last comment by Haste Makes Waste, on Sep 22, 2012 at 1:24 am | 19 comments | 11445 Views
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Paly shuts down M-A for CCS football title0...
Original post made on Nov. 30, 2007Last comment by barry, on Jan 12, 2012 at 3:47 pm | 12 comments | 11401 Views
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Gunn girl pins down a rare double in same seasonGunn High sophomore Cadence Lee has more decisions to make than most high school athletes, especially when it comes to practice....
Original post made on Jan. 13, 2012Last comment by E, on Jan 13, 2012 at 11:41 am | 2 comments | 11353 Views
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Stanford track signs class of record-breaking athletesThe week-long early signing period began with a bang for Stanford track and field, with the decision and addition of defending...
Original post made on Nov. 24, 2014Last comment by Hash House Harrier, on Nov 24, 2014 at 12:53 pm | 4 comments | 11346 Views
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Residents advised to leave barricades upDrivers can be cited for removing traffic cones and barricades through a closed/flooded area, according to Linda Clerkson,...
Original post made on Dec. 2, 2012Last comment by Don't kill me PA driver, on Dec 3, 2012 at 3:04 pm | 6 comments | 11293 Views
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Jeremy Lin among 11 finalists for the Bob Cousy AwardComing out of Palo Alto High in 2006, Jeremy Lin did not receive a single scholarship offer from a Division I basketball...
Original post made on Feb. 10, 2010Last comment by JLFAN, on Feb 10, 2010 at 10:01 pm | 1 comment | 11169 Views
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