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Final Drive

Final Drive

Zoe Bhargava and Megan Valencia April 16, 2014

Many things have changed at Palo Alto High School since its founding in 1898. The face of Paly has been altered as new installments have replaced older buildings. The Haymarket Theater, the Tower Building...

Coach Earl Hansen, Palo Alto High Schools Varsity football coach for the past 26 years, has announced his retirement.

Brief: Coach Earl Hansen to retire at the end of the school year

December 2, 2013

Coach Earl Hansen, Palo Alto High School's Athletic Director and varsity head football coach for the past 26 years, has announced his intentions to retire after the current school year. Hansen told...

In the 2013 fall season, the Vikings fell to the Saint Francis Lancers 45-21 to end the season 6-6. The Vikings graduated 16 seniors and are looking to a young team to fill the graduated gaps.

Vikings fall to Lancers 45-21 in season ending loss

Rowan McEvoy, Staff Writer November 30, 2013

Despite a strong effort, the Vikings lost 45-21 to the Saint Francis Lancers Friday night. In a true tale of two halves, the Vikings kept the game close in the first and second quarters, but could not...

Football defeats Leland 54-24 in first round of CCS

Football defeats Leland 54-24 in first round of CCS

Rowan McEvoy, Staff Writer November 24, 2013

Looking to rebound from the regular season with a record 0f four out of nine wins, the Palo Alto Vikings’ football team solidly defeated the Leland Chargers 54-24 in the first round of the CCS playoffs...

Thomas Wilcox (15) prepares to hike the ball in the second quarter.

Football: Vikings fall to Los Gatos on senior night

Hayley Poore and Anna Dukovic November 9, 2013

The 16 Paly seniors played their last game on the “Hod Ray” field tonight but fell short against the Wildcats 35-21. The Vikings came out to an early lead in the start of the game, scoring a touchdown...

The Mount Rushmore of Paly

Anna Dukovic, Staff Writer November 1, 2013

  Adrenaline rushing, hearts pounding, crowd cheering; it’s game time. With sweat dripping, players anticipate a single sound. Cleats grip the turf as players sprint across the field. The...

Paly players huddle during the third quarter to discuss plays. The Vikings came up short to the Milpitas Trojans, losing 31-28.

Vikings fall short to Milpitas 31-28 despite comeback

Sheila Subramanian and Olivia Scola October 26, 2013

The Palo Alto Vikings’ football team fell to the Milpitas Trojans on Paly's Homecoming Night, Friday Oct. 25, putting their record at 3-4 overall. Despite their tough loss, head coach Earl Hansen recognized...

The Vikings fall to Wilcox 42-39 at the second home game of the season.

Vikings fall 42-39 to Wilcox Chargers

Maddie Kinnaman and Megan Valencia October 12, 2013

The Palo Alto Vikings’ football team suffered a tough loss after coming up short against the Wilcox Chargers 42-39 on Friday, Oct. 11 in their second home game of the season. Despite the loss,...

FLEX  Davante Adams (11’) is quickly rising to the top as he has become one of the nation’s best receivers.

Davante Adams: The pride and the passion

Gillin Chryst and Katie Foug October 4, 2013

  Palo Alto High School graduate Davante Adams (‘11)  is no stranger to success. Adams, one of the top college receivers in the country, has had his share of hardships. This year Adams looks...

Vikings get blown out by Archbishop Mitty

Vikings get blown out by Archbishop Mitty

Rowan McEvoy, Staff Writer September 22, 2013

Unlike the rain that subsided midway through Saturday afternoon, the Archbishop Mitty Monarchs did not let up, blowing out the Vikings 34-14 Saturday night at Foothill College. Compiling an 80-yard...

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