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GIRLS LACROSSE: Palo Alto Edges Gunn

Vikings slip by Titans behind hat tricks from two players.

Greg Lydon, Neighbor
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The Palo Alto High girls lacrosse team earned its first win of the season Tuesday, edging nearby Gunn High  11-9 in a lively dual held at Palo Alto High.

Charlotte Biffar and Rachel Shaffer each scored three goals in the win. Gunn's Lauren King also netted a hat trick in the contest.

Paly improved to 1-2 overall on the young season, winning the league opener for both schools.

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The Vikings will host St. Francis High-Mountain View on Thursday evening at 7 pm.

Gunn falls to 1-3-1 overall and 0-1 in league.

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Girls’ Lacrosse Results
Date of Competition 3/15/11
 
@Palo Alto High School
League Game
 
 
5          4   --   9   Gunn
6          5   --   11  Palo Alto
 
Gunn:  Lauren King 3, Madison Sabbag 2, Emily Redfield, Nora Shevick, Elena Cabot, Katie Rose Skelly
PA:   Charlotte Biffar 3 Rachel Shaffer 3, Emma Beckstrom 2, Jordan Smith, Genevieve Lucas-Conwell, Nina Kelty (Layla Memar)
 
PA Record 1-0-0 (1-2-0)
G Record    0-1-0 (1-3-1)

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