Palo Alto secures 4-2 victory over Saratoga

October 1, 2026 Dylan Fujita Nova Westin (’29)smoothly hits the ball with a strong stroke. The Palo Alto High School field hockey team secured a 4-2 victory over Saratoga on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Saratoga opened the scoring three minutes into the first quarter to take an early 1-0 lead. The Vikings had anticipated a less challenging opponent, making the early goal an unexpected turn in the match. “We went in with too much confidence, and then in the first 3 minutes, the other team had scored and we were very surprised,” sophomore Fiona Lecc said. Following the early deficit,...