Palo Alto visits Menlo School on Nov. 22 in early-season showdown

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Menlo School Knights host the Palo Alto Vikings on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. PST at Menlo School in Atherton. This nonleague/league-season matchup (game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5931089-palo-alto-vs-menlo-school) pits two programs opening their campaigns — both teams are listed 0-0 entering the contest — and serves as an early measuring stick for each roster.

Quick facts

  • Date/time: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 — 10:30 a.m. PST

  • Location: Menlo School, Atherton, Calif.

  • Home: Menlo School Knights — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/141239-menlo-school-knights-jv

  • Away: Palo Alto Vikings — https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/teams/158957-palo-alto-vikings-jv

  • Last meeting: Nov. 18, 2023, at Palo Alto HS (full recap/game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/3569453-palo-alto-vs-menlo-school)

Why this matters

Early-season showdowns like this give coaches a chance to see rotation depth and how new pieces fit before league play ramps up. Menlo School (home) will look to use the familiar surroundings of Atherton to set the tone; Palo Alto travels in hoping to claim an early road statement. Both teams have upcoming games on the schedule: Menlo is slated to host Jefferson next Saturday (Nov. 29, 1:30 p.m. PST) and Palo Alto’s next listed contest is Dec. 6 at Saint Francis.

Streaming and tickets

  • Menlo School NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/menlo-school-high-school-atherton-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Palo Alto NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/palo-alto-high-school-palo-alto-ca/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Only streaming links provided above are available in the game data.)

Fan info and how you can help

On ScorebookLive, Menlo currently has 1 fan and Palo Alto has 0. Picks for this game are also showing 0 on both sides. These numbers can — and will — change as fans follow teams and make picks. Follow your team pages on ScorebookLive and make a pick for fun to show support; picks are for fan engagement and are not tied to any win projections. For the latest updates, follow the teams and check the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/california/basketball/games/5931089-palo-alto-vs-menlo-school.

Weather note

Weather data is listed for Atherton, Calif., on the game page; check a local forecast closer to tipoff for any changes.

Preview takeaway

This is an early opportunity for both programs to set a tone. Keep an eye on rotation minutes, defensive cohesion and how each team handles the early-season stakes. Follow the ScorebookLive links above to stay updated and to add your pick — it’s a great way to join the conversation and support your squad.