Menlo-Atherton is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. After each having a week off, they and the Menlo School Knights will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
As a matter of fact, Menlo-Atherton put up the most points they have all season last Friday. They strolled past San Mateo with points to spare, taking the game 42-28. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bears' offense, which had struggled in the games prior.
Teddy Dacey
| 09/26/25 @ San Mateo | 130 |
| 09/19/25 @ California | 91.2 |
| 09/11/25 vs Archbishop Mitty | 76.3 |
| 09/05/25 @ Acalanes | 85.1 |
| 08/29/25 @ Destiny Christian Academy | 45.8 |
| + 8 more games |
Teddy Dacey had an outrageously good game as he threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 32 yards. What's more, he racked up 130 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Kyle Gabriel was Dacey's top target, picking up 103 receiving yards and one TD.
Meanwhile, Menlo School strolled into their game last Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. Everything went their way against Northgate as they made off with a 50-28 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Knights' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 159th, while the Broncos are ranked 363rd).
Menlo-Atherton better keep an eye on Jack Freehill. He was instrumental in Menlo School's win, rushing for 75 yards and a pair of scores on only seven carries, while also throwing for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Trevor Van Der Pyl, who picked up 81 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Menlo School didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Northgate to a completion percentage of just 46.7%. The Knights hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.55 or higher in six consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Menlo-Atherton's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Menlo School, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Menlo-Atherton skirted past Menlo School 21-18 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Bears repeat their success, or do the Knights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
