Spring sports begin this week and Palisades High programs are poised to write the latest chapter to their school's winning history. Below is an inside look at the teams and players that will thrill with their skill throughout the season:
Baseball
It will tough for Coach Mike Voelkel's young squad to equal the 18-0 league record posted by last year's varsity, but rising to meet challenges are w...more
Soccer Squads Out of City Playoffs
One half away from the City Section semifinals, the Palisades High boys' soccer team finally ran out of magic. Locke scored two goals in the second half to break a 1-1 tie and shock the Dolphins, 3-1, on a rainy afternoon last Wednesday at Stadium by the Sea.
"We had a good season but this hurts right now because we had a golden opportunity to make the finals," Palisades senior forward Charlie ...more
Rain Can't Dampen "Fun Raiser"
Palisadian Bill Schwartz worked for several months to organize a charity "Fun Raiser" at the Palisades Tennis Center for 1st String Pro Shop Manager Glenn Wong, a friend battling lung cancer.
Last Saturday's event was to have included a "Live Ball" doubles tournament, however when morning rains made the courts too slick, it was simply moved indoors to the gym.
Visitors got to watch pros like...more
PPBA Pancake Breakfast March 13
NEWS: The Palisades Pony Baseball Association's annual pancake breakfast is Saturday, March 13 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Palisades Recreation Center.
Tickets cost $5 and include pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit, coffee and juice. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event or in advance from a PPBA player.
The breakfast is the only PPBA fundraiser and all money raised goes to the Field of Dreams...more
Soccer Squads Kick into Quarters
Last week was all about winning for the soccer programs at Palisades High.
While the boys are sailing in uncharted waters, the girls are right where they are accustomed to being. Each established itself as a serious threat to win the City Section championship after posting impressive victories.
The boys had reason to be excited after last Friday's dramatic 1-0 second-round win over Fremont....more
Boys' Basketball Bounced by Birmingham
Expectations are always high for Coach James Paleno and the Palisades High boys' varsity basketball team.
The Dolphins were hoping to reach the semifinals of the City Section Division I playoffs and qualify for the state tournament, but those aspirations will be put on hold for another year after their shocking 90-86 overtime loss to Birmingham in the first round last Friday night.
"This idea...more
