Palo Alto lost against Menlo-Atherton back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Palo Alto Vikings took a hard 27-13 fall against the Menlo-Atherton Bears. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 322nd, while the Bears are ranked 153rd).
Although Palo Alto took the loss, they still got scores from Jeremiah Fung and Isaiah Phillips. Another player making a difference was Joseph Kessler, who rushed for 80 yards on only eight carries.
Even if they lost, Palo Alto's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Roman Jacobs with two. He has been hot for a while, having also posted five or more total tackles the last 21 times he's played.
Menlo-Atherton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Xander Eschelman out in front who threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 7-for-7 passing. Evaimalo Ama was another key back, rushing for 87 yards and a touchdown.
Palo Alto's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-3. As for Menlo-Atherton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palo Alto and Menlo School are set to duel on Saturday. Palo Alto is facing Menlo School at the right time seeing as Menlo School is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Menlo-Atherton, they will face off against Sacred Heart Prep at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Menlo-Atherton's defense has only allowed 12.1 points per game this season, so Sacred Heart Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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