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

Female Underclassmen of the year Megan Tall drive to the goal.

Female Upperclassman Athlete of the Year: Megan Tall

Tara Lawrence, Business Manager May 22, 2013

"I was that kid that played every sport," Megan Tall (‘14)  said, speaking of her childhood, “I played softball and basketball but... I’m more talented with my feet.” “Talented with her feet”...

Jacey Pederson drives to goal.

Female Underclassman of the Year: Jacey Pederson

Michael Strong, Business Manager May 22, 2013

Jacey Pederson (’16) walked onto the Palo Alto High School campus less than one year ago. However, if you are a soccer fan, or are simply a person who appreciates talent, then you most likely already...

Jacey Pederson (16) navigates the field.  Due to several CCS violations multiple Paly teams have had to forfeit their seasons.

Cut short

Audrey DeBruine and Nora Rosati March 21, 2013

“Helpless” and “frustrated.” That is how varsity soccer and lacrosse player Nina Kelty (‘13) was left feeling after her two most recent high school sports seasons. Both were lost to violations...

Girls’ Varsity Soccer 2013

Ami Drez, Staff Writer March 1, 2013

Despite the abrupt ending to the 2013 season, due to CIF technicalities, the lady Vikes ended the season undefeated in league. Filmed and Edited by Ami Drez

Boys’ soccer falls to Alisal in CCS Quarterfinals

Pippa Raffel, Staff Writer February 23, 2013

In its second game in the Central Coast Section tournament, the Palo Alto High School boys' soccer team fell to the first place seed, the Alisal Trojans. Although the Vikings defeated the Trojans in...

Jacey Pederson (16) controls a pass from a teammate. Pederson scored and assisted a goal in todays game.

Girls’ soccer shuts down Cupertino, advances to CCS

Sammy Solomon, News Editor February 13, 2013

On their senior night, the Paly's girls' soccer team conquered Cupertino High School 3-1, to end their regular season. The Lady Vikes, who remain undefeated in the El Camino league, will advance to the...

Boys’ soccer beat Fremont 1-0

Ami Drez, Staff Witer February 4, 2013

In a close match, Paly boys' varsity soccer defeated Fremont, 1-0 on Friday at home. In the first few minutes, Paly came out on a dominant note, maintaining possession. Cina Vacir ('14) moved down the...

Midfielder Paul Stefanski (13) scrambles a few Titans to get the ball into Viking possession. The Vikings went on to defeat the Titans with a score of 2-0.

Boys’ soccer stomps crosstown rival 2-0

Paul Bienaimé, Staff Writer January 30, 2013

The Vikings' boys' soccer team took on the cross-town rival Gunn Titans at home, on Wednesday afternoon. The team took initiative and kept the ball on the right side of the field. Forward Gen Murphy ('13)...

Alys Olmstead (16) prepares for a header against her opponent as the ball nears. Olmstead and other attackers dominated the field scoring six goals.

Girls’ varsity soccer undefeated in league with another easy win

Ami Drez, Staff Writer January 16, 2013

The Paly girls’ varsity soccer team had yet another successful defeat this Wednesday at the Paly home turf. The lady Vikes beat Milpitas 6-1, leaving them undefeated in their league. Overall, the...

Cina Vacir (14) prepares for a corner kick that allowed Paul Stefanski (13) to score. Vacirs corner kick was one of many that contributed to Palys win.

After a thrilling victory over Wilcox, boys’ soccer is now 8-3 overall

Ami Drez, Staff Writer January 14, 2013

After coming back from winter break, the Paly boys' varsity soccer team was able to pull together an impressive 3-2 win against Wilcox. However, head coach Don Briggs emphasized the team's shortcomings. “I...

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