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

The Twitter-War was sparked by the Paly-Gunn Volleyball game, and has rehashed an old rivalry between the schools.

Column: Why the Gunn-Paly Twitter War Was Actually Good for Our Schools

Alex Murray, Editor-in-chief September 24, 2014

Well, well, well, what do we have here? If you are not aware, the Palo Alto High School volleyball team lost to the Gunn High School volleyball team in 3 sets during last night’s game at Gunn. By all...

Vikings overpowered by Monarchs 55-14 in home opener

Vikings overpowered by Monarchs 55-14 in home opener

Rowan McEvoy, Editor-In-Chief September 20, 2014

Despite a strong effort, the Palo Alto High School Vikings were soundly defeated by the Archbishop Mitty Monarchs to the tune of 55-14 Friday night under the lights at Paly. Paly's two scores came on...

Boys’ water polo clenches a 9-7 victory over Monta Vista Matadors

Boys’ water polo clenches a 9-7 victory over Monta Vista Matadors

September 19, 2014

On Thursday night, the boys’ water polo team faced off the Monta Vista Matadors in its second league game of the season. Team captain Lucas Novak (‘15) was pleased with the team’s performance...

Girls water polo falls to Los Gatos in second league game

Girls’ water polo falls to Los Gatos in second league game

Meredith Kinnaman, Staff Writer September 18, 2014

The Palo Alto girls' water polo team fell to the Los Gatos Wildcats 10-5 Thursday afternoon. The Vikings got off to a slow start in the first quarter after losing the first sprint to the Wildcats. The...

Mailinh Truong (18) gets ready to return her opponents serve in the match against Castilleja on Wednesday.

Girls’ tennis falls to Castilleja 5-2 in preseason match

Kylie Callan, Staff Writer September 10, 2014

Paly girls’ tennis was defeated by Castilleja 5-2 Wednesday, September 10th at home. Captain Madeline Lee ('15) enjoyed playing the Gators and remained positive despite the loss. "Even though the...

Girls water polo prepares for an upcoming season.  The Lady Vikes lost two seniors last year.

Preview: Girls’ water polo has high hopes for upcoming season

Paige Anderson, Staff Writer September 5, 2014

After falling short of advancing to the Central Section Championships (CCS) last year with a league record of 4-12, the girls’ water polo team hopes to improve and make it to CCS this year. With the...

The 2013-2014 Girls Golf team poses with Coach Doyle Knight.

Girls’ Golf Preview: Team looking to build on inaugural season

Reuben Kramer, Staff Writer September 5, 2014

The second year of Girls’ Golf has just started at Palo Alto High School and players are already practicing their swings, drives, and putts as the new season commences. There are big expectations...

The Lady Vikes lost four seniors last season.

Preview: Girls’ volleyball looks forward to upcoming season

Michael Pappas, Staff Writer September 5, 2014

The Palo Alto High School girls’ volleyball team is preparing for the 2014 season with their new coach, Daniele Desiderio. After losing their opportunity to make it to State Championship last year...

Lukas Novak (15) prepares for a shot.

Boys Water Polo Preview

Daniel Douty, Staff Writer September 5, 2014

The Fall sports season is almost upon us, which means boys' water polo is starting up soon. Last year the Vikings impressed when they made a deep run, as only Bellarmine could stop them from reaching...

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.

2014 Football Preview: New coach confident in young team’s talent

Maddy Atwater, Staff Writer September 1, 2014

After a rough loss to the Saint Francis Lancers in the second round of the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs last year, the Palo Alto High School football team remains confident as it looks to win a...

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