Palo Alto is 0-3 against Menlo-Atherton since November of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Vikings will host the Bears at 7:00 p.m. Palo Alto has given up an average of 39.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Palo Alto is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Menlo School on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Vikings took a blow against the Knights, falling 49-6. The matchup marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Menlo-Atherton was able to grind out a solid win over Sacred Heart Prep on Friday, taking the game 24-17.
Menlo-Atherton's win came from a few key players Palo Alto will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Teddy Dacey, who threw for 134 yards and two TDs. What's more, he racked up 133.9 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Kyle Gabriel was Dacey's top target, picking up 99 receiving yards and one score.
Palo Alto's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Menlo-Atherton, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-5.
Palo Alto ended up a good deal behind Menlo-Atherton in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, losing 27-13. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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