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

Palo Alto boys’ basketball breezes by Cupertino, 52-42, in CCS quarterfinals

Ben Sneider and Alana Schwartz, Staff Writers February 27, 2011

The Palo Alto High School boys’ basketball team (19-6) defeated Cupertino High School (18-8) this morning, 52-42, at Foothill College in the Central Coast Section quarterfinals. Both teams showcased...

Palo Alto girls’ basketball dribbles all over Santa Teresa, 53-47

Shannon Scheel and Mira Ahmad February 27, 2011

It has been a strong season for the Palo Alto High School girls’ varsity basketball team, but it’s not over yet. The Lady Vikes defeated Santa Teresa High School (12-16), 53-47, to advance to the Central...

The Lady Vikes celebrate their win over Long Beach Poly in the CIF State championship.

Over the Top: A historic volleyball championship

George Brown and Sam Borsos February 27, 2011

As Paly setter Kimmy Whitson's serve sailed through the air, everyone held their breath. With the Lady Vikes down 14-13 in the fifth game of the California Interscholastic Federation title match on Dec....

Palo Alto football parent Harry Nizamian acts as mascot

Palo Alto football parent Harry Nizamian acts as mascot

Kevin Kannappan, Staff Writer January 19, 2011

During the time of the year when our minds are focused on the merry spirit of the holidays, we can appreciate the amount of joy the simple things in life bring to us.  Sometimes, even the smallest actions...

Tight end and linebacker Michael Cullen (11) fights off two Centennial defenders in the CIF division I state chapionship game.

Palo Alto football wins 2010 CIF state championship

Mark Raftrey and Mary Albertolle January 19, 2011

In front of thousands of cheering fans and popping flashbulbs, the Palo Alto High School football team rallied together with the Palo Alto community in raucous celebration three weeks and a day after winning...

Though many Paly fans could not make the trip to Carson for the CIF Div. I State Championship, fans packed the Old Pro in Palo Alto. The Vikings won their first-ever football state championship.

Palo Alto community rallies behind football team

Emy Kelty, Staff Writer December 18, 2010

Four hundred miles from where the Palo Alto High School football team was playing for the State Championship, the Old Pro in downtown Palo Alto was going crazy. It was so crowded that management charged...

The Lady Vikes had plenty to be excited about Saturday night, as they won Palys first volleyball state championship and finished their season with a nearly perfect record of 41-1.

Volleyball conquers State Championship in five-game thriller

Paige Borsos, Staff Writer December 5, 2010

The Palo Alto High School volleyball team has proved itself capable of doing it all. As if winning league, the Central Coast Section (CCS) and Northern California championships weren't enough, the Lady...

Live Blog: Volleyball takes on Long Beach Poly in State Championship

Live Blog: Volleyball takes on Long Beach Poly in State Championship

Paige Borsos, Staff Writer December 4, 2010

(7:45 pm) Paly started off strong with a kill from Melanie Wade (’12) to secure the first point. From there, Paly kept the lead throughout the entire game, winning 25-17. Although the rousing Jackrabbit...

Outside hitter Melanie Wade (‘12) defends the net against cross-town rival Gunn’s offense, one of her two blocks in the match. Wade had 11 kills and zero errors in the match which Paly won in three short games, 25-10, 25-10, and 25-12.

Volleyball Road to State: The girls’ varsity volleyball team jumped from Division II to Division I this season

Sam Borsos October 13, 2010

The gym was packed with excited fans and parents, decked out in white and green, hoping to witness volleyball history. Even a crowded set of bleachers with Palo Alto High School fans going ballistic for...

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