Palo Alto High School's sports news magazine

Viking Magazine

Palo Alto High School's sports news magazine

Viking Magazine

Palo Alto High School's sports news magazine

Viking Magazine

Through the Lens

Through the Lens

Anika Chang, Elizabeth Fetter, and Grace Li December 9, 2021

The cacophony of the crowded stadium and stands roar in their ears as they feel the turf and terrain beneath them. They remain focused on the target, using their hands, eyes, and instinct. They crouch,...

Photo by Celeste bates

Girls Soccer Season Preview

After a 6th place SCVAL finish last season, Paly Girls Soccer is looking to bounce back this winter. They have now played 2 pre-season games, losing 0-2 to Woodside and winning 2-0 against Hillsdale.  “Even...

Boys Basketball begin season with a 56-25 win against Overfelt

Boys Basketball begin season with a 56-25 win against Overfelt

Caleb Wong, Staff Writer December 1, 2021

The Paly boys basketball team began their season with a 56-25 win against Overfelt, getting off to a strong start. The boys brought the energy throughout the entire game, making themselves be known to...

Photo courtesy of Karen Hickey

Field Hockey Season Recap 2021

Owen Bittinger November 19, 2021

The Paly field hockey continued their trend of strong performances in their 2021 season, placing second overall in SCVAL and boasting a 60% win rate. The team went into this season uncertain as many of...

Boys Waterpolo Season Recap 2021

Boys Waterpolo Season Recap 2021

The boys water polo season has officially come to an end, with an unfortunate defeat against cross-town rival Gunn. Nonetheless, their season was nothing short of spectacular, going from complete underdogs...

Boys Waterpolo defeat Woodside 13-11 in CCS Semi Finals

Boy’s Waterpolo defeat Woodside 13-11 in CCS Semi Finals

Caleb Wong, Staff Writer November 11, 2021

The Paly Boy’s Waterpolo team defeated Woodside 13-11 in the CCS semi-finals, advancing themselves to the CCS championships. Before today, Paly had played Woodside in the Harker tournament, facing utter...

Seniors Lauren Sung, Sydney Sung, and Bridget OKeefe with Coach Doyle Knight

Paly Girl’s Golf place second in CCS Tournament

Oliver Marburg and Grace Li November 5, 2021

Paly Girl’s Golf placed second with a 384 at CCS Championships on Tuesday. Palo Alto beat out Los Altos in order to secure second place but came up short to Valley Christian.   “As a team,...

Girls Varsity Water Polo Beats Homestead 17-3

Girls Varsity Water Polo Beats Homestead 17-3

Ivan Ijzerman, Staff Writer October 31, 2021

The girl's varsity water polo team faced off against Homestead in the second round of the SCVAL league championship series.  They beat Homestead in a blowout win 17-3 at Los Gatos pool, the host of...

Girls Water Polo Loses to Harker 8-5

Girls Water Polo Loses to Harker 8-5

Elizabeth Fetter, Staff Writer October 31, 2021

The girl’s water polo team lost to Harker on Tuesday, 8-5.  Despite this hard loss, Anne Threlkeld, the team goalie, played incredibly well. She had several stunning blocks and saves, helping the...

Paly Girls Golf squeaks by Valley Christian, 189-192

Paly Girl’s Golf squeaks by Valley Christian, 189-192

Oliver Marburg, Staff Writer October 31, 2021

The Paly Girl’s Golf team continues their unbeaten season, improving to a stellar 10-0 record, with a narrow victory over Valley Christian, 189-192.    “It was definitely a close one, but...

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