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Palos

American  
[pah-laws] / ˈpɑ lɔs /

noun

  1. a seaport in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus's first voyage westward.


Palos British  
/ ˈpalɔs /

noun

  1. a village and former port in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus' voyage of discovery to America (1492)

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The junior finally got one of his passes to drop into the arms of a receiver on a four-play, 61-yard drivethat made Pacifica the Southern Section champion for the second consecutive season, the Tritons defeating Palos Verdes 20-10 on Friday night for the Division 3 crown.

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Friday was supposed to be a battle between Lee, who already eclipsed 3,000 yards, and Palos Verdes junior quarterback Ryan Rakowski.

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In his absence, longtime Palos Verdes coach Guy Gardner tossed aside the passing game almost entirely and trusted a wildcat offense to keep the Sea Kings in it.

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Pacifica’s speed will cause Palos Verdes problems, especially if quarterback Taylor Lee can get the ball to his playmakers.

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In addition, some residents in Rancho Palos Verdes reported erroneously receiving shelter-in-place alerts from the city of L.A.’s emergency alert system.

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