Category Archives: Sports

Dolphins Defeat St. Genevieve 35-10

Palisades High School pulled out a 35-10 victory over Panorama City’s St. Genevieve on September 8 at the Stadium by the Sea. The team is now 3-1 for the season. The home crowd was energized and welcomed the Class of … Continue reading

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Third Annual 5K Oktoberfest Charity Run Set for October 14

Need to raise some funds for your local nonprofit/charity? The Palisades Lutheran Church, located at 15905 Sunset, is offering residents a chance to help his/her charity, while exercising. Registration is now open for the Palisades Lutheran 3rd Annual 5K Oktoberfest … Continue reading

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Sports-Not a Good Night for the Dolphins with a 26-10 Loss

“Our timing was off,” Palisades High School Coach Hayden Smith said after the Dolphins 26-10 loss to Granada Hills on August 31, at the Stadium by the Sea. This was the annual Charter Bowl. Palisades led the series 11-4 and … Continue reading

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Pacific Palisades Resident Peter Smokler Claims National Title in Speed Skating

Palisadian Peter Smokler is the current short track speed skating champion in his age group. “Going to nationals with all the elite skaters was exciting,” he said. The Gold Medal winner holds the record for 75+ and although he’s working … Continue reading

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PaliHi Football Team Tromps Roosevelt 42-14

The Palisades High School football team wasted no time in putting points on the scoreboard. They were up 7 to 0 in the first 10 seconds of the game. On the opening kickoff, Dolphin sophomore Lehenry Solomon, received the ball … Continue reading

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Jumping into the Fire: PaliHi Football Coach Scrimmages Birmingham

Palisades High School new Head Coach Dylen Smith is challenging his players from the get-go with a scrimmage against Birmingham on Thursday night, August 10. The J.V. team will play at 3 and the varsity will play at 5 p.m. … Continue reading

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Palisades High School Football Schedule Posted

Palisades High School 2023 Fall Schedule Week Date Opponent Location Team Time Scrimmage Thurs 8/10 Birmingham HOME JV/V JV 3pm Var 5pm 0 Fri., 8/18 El Camino HOME JV 4PM V 7PM 1 Fri., 8/25 Roosevelt HOME JV 4PM V … Continue reading

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Rocky Montz Oversees PaliHi Athletics

One of the most difficult jobs at Palisades Charter High School might be heading the athletic program because of interacting with athletes, coaches, parents and – raising money. PaliHi Athletic Director Rocky Montz, who grew up in Pacific Palisades, made … Continue reading

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Soccer Player Ali Riley and Actor Ben Platt in the News

Two Palisadians, Ali Riley, the co-captain of the New Zealand woman’s soccer team and Actor Ben Platt, who’s movie Theater Camp is receiving rave reviews, are making national headlines. ALI RILEY Riley, who grew up in Pacific Palisades and played … Continue reading

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Will Roger 5/10K Celebrates Nearly 3,100 Runners

There were 3,064 total registrants in the 46th Will Rogers 5/10K race, and about 412 of those were kids who had entered the half-mile Kids Fun Run. After the race, co-organizer Thomas Hathaway told Circling the News “We’ve averaged 3,015 … Continue reading

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