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Lauren Kerr (14) leaps up to strike a kill on Thursday night. The Lady Vikes went on to lose the back-and-fourth battle to the Homestead Mustangs.

Vikings drop five set nail-biter to Homestead

Tori Destefano, Staff Writer September 26, 2013

The Palo Alto High School Volleyball team was unable to defeat the Homestead Mustangs after a five set game. It was easily one of the closest games of the season so far. With Paly and Homestead constantly...

Jake Weinstein look on as the Palo Alto Boys Varsity Water Polo team goes onto beat Mountain View, 9-7

Boys’ Water Polo wins physical OT thriller against Mountain View, 9-8

Alex Murray, Staff Writer September 26, 2013

Paly (2-1) edge Mountain View (2-0) in a thrilling overtime victory. It was a close game that was dominated by physical play, but coach Brandon Johnson said afterwards that his players were not affected. “We...

Girls varsity water polo coach resigns

Girls’ varsity water polo coach resigns

Priscilla Bell, Staff Writer September 26, 2013

Former varsity girls' water polo coach Danny Dye resigned following the 8-3 loss to Saratoga this Thursday afternoon. He announced that he was leaving in a team meeting following the game. "I think...

Claire Dennis (16) jumps for a hit against Los Gatos. The Vikings went on to win 3-2 in their first league game.

Paly Volleyball conquers Los Gatos in their first league game

Megan Valencia, Staff Writer September 25, 2013

In a back and forth battle, Paly defeated Los Gatos 3-2 in their first league game of the season. “It was such a tale of two cities,” coach David Winn said. “From us sweeping them, to getting...

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...

The Lady Vikes huddle up before their game against cross-town rival Gunn. This game was their first league game and also served as a foundation for improvement throughout the rest of the season.

Girls’ water polo drops league opener 13-1 to Gunn

Zoe Bhargava, Staff Writer September 17, 2013

The Paly girls’ water polo team fell 13-1 to cross-town rival Gunn in their first league game on Tuesday night. The Lady Vikes got off to a slow start in the first quarter as Gunn won the first sprint...

Paly girls’ tennis breezes through Mountain View, 6-1

Alex Murray, Staff Writer September 17, 2013

The Palo Alto High School girls’ team (5-0, 1-0) continued its undefeated streak after its dominant performance against Mountain View, finishing 6-1. Team captain and no. 1 singles player Aashli Budhiraja...

Michelle Xie (15) putts during practice.  Xie is one of the two captains of the team this year.

Girls’ golf preview: the first season as a Paly sport

Hayley Poore, Staff Writer September 15, 2013

Players on the Palo Alto High School girls’ golf team are preparing for their first season as a Paly sport.  Paly has only had a co-ed golf team in the past, which mostly consisted of boys.  This year,...

Palo Alto High School principal Kim Diorio and head coach Earl Hansen cut the ribbion to the new Viking Stadium during the Friday night football game vs. San Benito. Jim Harbaugh was in attendence for the coin toss before the game. The Vikings deafted the Haybalers 28-7.

Opening of Viking Stadium highlighted by Vikings 28-7 win over San Benito

Gillian Chryst and Katie Foug September 14, 2013

Kicking off its season in the newly constructed Viking Stadium, the Palo Alto High School football team defeated San Benito, 28-7. The grand opening was celebrated with ribbon cutting, carrying of the...

Volleyball upsets Presentation in five sets

Volleyball upsets Presentation in five sets

Clara Harrington, Staff Writer September 11, 2013

On September 10th, Paly won against Presentation High School in a nail-biting match. Starting off the season with an intense match, Paly is satisfied with their performance. “Presentation is a good...

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