Palo Alto rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Fremont 4-2 at home, improving its record to 9-7. The Vikings tied the game in the second quarter, then scored once in each of the final two quarters to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Palo Alto 4, Fremont 2.
  • Palo Alto’s record: 9-7.
  • The Vikings scored twice in the second quarter and once in each of the third and fourth.
Yes, But

Palo Alto’s slow start let Fremont score twice early. Players said the team lacked energy and needed quicker recovery and ball movement to break Fremont’s press.

State of Play
  • Palo Alto has a 4-2 win and momentum heading into its final games.
  • The team plans to start with more energy and use the sides of the field to create breakaways.
What’s Next

The Vikings host Santa Clara in a league matchup on Thursday, Oct. 22, which is also senior night.

Bottom Line

Palo Alto showed it can recover under pressure, but a stronger start will be key as it looks to close the season well.