Talk about the end of an era
June 2, 2020
Dynasties often rise and fall, either due to players leaving, poor management, or newer, fresher teams on the come up. Such seems to be the case for the New England Patriots. With the departure of future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Tom Brady, it seems that the legendary duo of Brady and coach Bill Belichi...
Butterfly Effect
Jackson Bundy, Matthew Marzano, and Will DeAndre
February 20, 2020
Tuck Rule Everybody knows the Tuck Rule play: young Tom Brady trying to lead a drive down the field to tie the game against the Raiders in the divisional round of the 2002 playoffs. As soon as the play starts, cornerback Charles Woodson blitzes off the edge, hitting Brady as he tucks the ball in from...
> Athlete: Giving Players a Chance to be More
Ya'el Sarig, Annika Shah, and Ella Jones
February 20, 2020
“The arms will take you; the arms will set you free!” Treyjohn Butler says, cupping his hands around an imaginary football as young players individually sprint out at him. Ten feet in they make a sharp pivot, turn, and catch the ball over their right shoulder, if they’re speedy enough and they properly...
Students of The Game
Jenna Hickey, Adar Schwarzbach, and Luke Thieman
November 12, 2019
On Tuesday afternoons during the fall sports season, the Paly football field, normally the site of an intense football practice with focused coaches, sweating players, high-level competition, and hard work, is empty. No footballs fly through the air to streaking receivers. No lineman practice blocking fo...
Vikings make 36-7 win look easy on Homecoming night
Ya'el Sarig, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2019
With around nine minutes remaining in the first quarter, Junacio Henley (‘20) scored a 62 yard touchdown off a punt return. The game didn’t get much closer than that for the remaining 39 minutes, as the Vikings routed Mountain View 36-7 on Homecoming night. The touchdown, which was quickly followed by...
Football routs Overfelt 47-8
Justin Byer, Staff Writer
September 12, 2019
After a season opening loss to Saint Ignatius, Paly was drilled in, ready for their home opener against Overfelt (San Jose, CA). The Vikings came out strong leading at the end of the first quarter 13-0. They kept the momentum going into the second quarter scoring 20 more points and only giving up 8 en...
Football 2019 Season Preview
Justin Byer, Matthew Marzano, Ya'el Sarig, Sam Cleasby, and Will DeAndre
September 2, 2019
Dominating in the season prior, the Vikings look to add to their success and overcome the challenge of replacing their star quarterback, Jackson Chryst (‘19). Last season, the Vikings finished with an outstanding record of 10-2, including a win against state champions, McClymonds. The team’s season...
Fall Recap and Records
Maria Fletcher, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2018
Paly fall sports have officially come to an end, leaving behind historical records and exciting breakthroughs. Carried by new coaches, fresh talent, and team-wide dedication, the Vikings have once again proved themselves and showed up to tough rivals and post-season playoffs. Most recently, football’...
Fall Recap and Records
November 30, 2018
Paly fall sports have officially come to an end, leaving behind historical records and exciting breakthroughs. Carried by new coaches, fresh talent, and team-wide dedication, the Vikings have once again proved themselves and showed up to tough rivals and post-season playoffs. Most recently, football’s...
Vikings Dismantle Archrival Los Gatos on Homecoming
Griffen Kemp and Nick Welch
October 28, 2018
The Palo Alto Vikings’ football team was able to defeat rival Los Gatos Friday night’s homecoming game by a score of 35-10. “It was a great team win on senior night that was very needed especially because it was against Los Gatos. We had not beat Los Gatos the last six years and it felt great t...
