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Sequoia vs. Palo Alto High School (Apr 18, 2022)
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Paly girls water polo fell to crosstown rival Gunn by a score of 10-7 Thursday night
Friday, September 23, 2022, 2:57 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
Paly girls water polo fell to crosstown rival Gunn by a score of 10-7 Thursday night. The highly anticipated game did not disappoint— both teams got off to a strong start, with the Vikings trailing at half time. Some key goals by senior captain Sami Lee helped bring Paly some momentum in the third... Read More >>
Friday, September 23, 2022, 2:57 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School
Paly girls water polo fell to crosstown rival Gunn by a score of 10-7 Thursday night. The highly anticipated game did not disappoint— both teams got off to a strong start, with the Vikings trailing at half time. Some key goals by senior captain Sami Lee helped bring Paly some momentum in the third... Read More >>
Cross country: Karen Saxena
Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:20 am | Oracle, Gunn High School
While Karen Saxena holds a familiar role in the math department, this year she will be a new face at the track, as the new head coach of cross country. Running has played a significant role throughout Saxena’s life. “I started running cross country in the ninth grade,” she said. “I am still running with... Read More >>
Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:20 am | Oracle, Gunn High School
While Karen Saxena holds a familiar role in the math department, this year she will be a new face at the track, as the new head coach of cross country. Running has played a significant role throughout Saxena’s life. “I started running cross country in the ninth grade,” she said. “I am still running with... Read More >>
Football: Dethrick Slocum
Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:20 am | Oracle, Gunn High School
One of the new changes to Gunn’s sports programs has been the appointment of a new head football coach, Dethrick Slocum. From early on, Slocum had a passion for all things football. “Football played a huge role growing up in Fresno,” he said. “My uncle and older cousin were my coaches when I played in... Read More >>
Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:20 am | Oracle, Gunn High School
One of the new changes to Gunn’s sports programs has been the appointment of a new head football coach, Dethrick Slocum. From early on, Slocum had a passion for all things football. “Football played a huge role growing up in Fresno,” he said. “My uncle and older cousin were my coaches when I played in... Read More >>
Staff Sports: Carly takes a swing at tennis
Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:17 am | Oracle, Gunn High School
For years, I distinguished myself in icebreaker discussions with three go-to fun facts: I go to Gunn, I write for The Oracle and I do track and cross country. The sports I participate in have been an integral part of my identity since freshman year, making it all the more unfortunate that runners have gained... Read More >>
Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:17 am | Oracle, Gunn High School
For years, I distinguished myself in icebreaker discussions with three go-to fun facts: I go to Gunn, I write for The Oracle and I do track and cross country. The sports I participate in have been an integral part of my identity since freshman year, making it all the more unfortunate that runners have gained... Read More >>
Scoreboard
Girls Water Polo:
Gunn 10, Palo Alto 7, Thursday
Gunn 10, Palo Alto 7, Thursday
Girls Volleyball:
Los Gatos 3, Palo Alto 1, Thursday
Los Gatos 3, Palo Alto 1, Thursday
Girls Golf:
Monte Vista 208, Palo Alto 239, Wednesday
Monte Vista 208, Palo Alto 239, Wednesday
Girls Water Polo:
Palo Alto 11, Lynbrook 3, Tuesday
Palo Alto 11, Lynbrook 3, Tuesday
Boys Water Polo:
Palo Alto 17, Lynbrook 3, Tuesday
Palo Alto 17, Lynbrook 3, Tuesday
Boys Water Polo:
Palo Alto 17, Lynbrook 3, Tuesday
Palo Alto 17, Lynbrook 3, Tuesday
Boys Football:
Freedom (Oakley, CA) 38, Menlo School 14, Sep 16, 2022
Freedom (Oakley, CA) 38, Menlo School 14, Sep 16, 2022
Boys Water Polo:
Palo Alto 12, Los Altos 9, Sep 15, 2022
Palo Alto 12, Los Altos 9, Sep 15, 2022
Girls Volleyball:
Palo Alto 3, Gunn 2, Sep 15, 2022
Palo Alto 3, Gunn 2, Sep 15, 2022
Girls Water Polo:
Castilleja 8, Palo Alto 7, Sep 14, 2022
Castilleja 8, Palo Alto 7, Sep 14, 2022
Girls Golf:
Palo Alto 227, Lynbrook 234, Sep 14, 2022
Palo Alto 227, Lynbrook 234, Sep 14, 2022
Boys Water Polo:
Palo Alto 16, Homestead 8, Sep 13, 2022
Palo Alto 16, Homestead 8, Sep 13, 2022
Girls Water Polo:
Palo Alto 16, Homestead 1, Sep 13, 2022
Palo Alto 16, Homestead 1, Sep 13, 2022
Girls Tennis:
Los Gatos 6, Palo Alto 1, Sep 13, 2022
Los Gatos 6, Palo Alto 1, Sep 13, 2022
Girls Field Hockey:
Los Gatos 2, Palo Alto 0, Sep 13, 2022
Los Gatos 2, Palo Alto 0, Sep 13, 2022
Girls Volleyball:
Los Altos 3, Palo Alto 0, Sep 13, 2022
Los Altos 3, Palo Alto 0, Sep 13, 2022
Boys Water Polo:
Palo Alto 10, Santa Cruz 7, Sep 10, 2022
Palo Alto 10, Santa Cruz 7, Sep 10, 2022
Boys Football:
Palo Alto 41, Gunn 0, Sep 9, 2022
Palo Alto 41, Gunn 0, Sep 9, 2022
Girls Tennis:
Palo Alto 4, Castilleja 3, Sep 7, 2022
Palo Alto 4, Castilleja 3, Sep 7, 2022
Boys Football:
Menlo Atherton 48, Bellarmine 34, Aug 27, 2022
Menlo Atherton 48, Bellarmine 34, Aug 27, 2022
Girls Softball:
Gunn 10, Cupertino 0, May 12, 2022
Gunn 10, Cupertino 0, May 12, 2022
Boys Baseball:
Gunn 14, Lynbrook 1, May 12, 2022
Gunn 14, Lynbrook 1, May 12, 2022
Boys Lacrosse:
Menlo School 16, Palo Alto 3, May 11, 2022
Menlo School 16, Palo Alto 3, May 11, 2022
Girls Lacrosse:
Scotts Valley 17, Gunn 7, May 11, 2022
Scotts Valley 17, Gunn 7, May 11, 2022
Boys Tennis:
Menlo 7, Gunn 0, May 11, 2022
Menlo 7, Gunn 0, May 11, 2022
