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Emma Wolfe (14) fires at the San Benito goal during the first round of the CCS playoffs.

Girls’ water polo loses 9-8 to San Benito in first round of CCS

Chris Smith, Staff Writer November 7, 2012

On Tuesday evening with the season on the line, it was a battle to the bitter end but the Lady Vikes came up short as the Haymakers advanced. Katie Francis (‘15) scored with 23 seconds left in the game...

Malcom Davis (14) hunts down the Spartans quarterback, in a stout performace by the Paly defense. Paly prevailed, 56-28.

Vikings drop 56 points in win over Mountain View

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer November 2, 2012

Paly football brought an offensive show to Spartan Stadium on Friday afternoon, winning 56-28 and advancing to 7-2 (6-1 league) in a game where Justin Gates Mouton ('13) recorded three touchdowns and Matt...

Girls’ water polo dominates first round of league tournament

Spencer Drazovich, News Editor November 1, 2012

The girls' water polo team demolished Wilcox this evening by a score of 15-3. This game marked the first step in their quest for a Santa Clara Valley Athletic League title. The Vikings jumped out to...

Becca Raffel (14) returns the ball.  Raffel had 10 kills on the night.

Volleyball snaps Gunn’s win streak, clinches share of league title

Colin Patterson and James Harrison November 1, 2012

The Palo Alto High School volleyball team swept Gunn on Senior Night.  The Vikings won 25-17, 25-19 and 25-18 to end the Titans' five game win streak and bring the Vikes to a 12-2 league record. Gunn...

Boys’ cross-country places 6th in SCVALs, Cook continues to CCS

Charlotte Biffar, Features Editor October 31, 2012

The Palo Alto High School boys’ cross-country team placed sixth in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) Championship meet at Crystal Springs yesterday. Nate Cook (‘15) finished...

Volleyball drops close match to Los Gatos on Senior Night

Volleyball drops close match to Los Gatos on Senior Night

Pippa Raffel, Staff Writer October 30, 2012

After an intense back-and-forth match on Tuesday, the Paly volleyball team was unable to top league rival Los Gatos, losing to the Wildcats in five games. This last regular season home game was the senior...

Girls’ cross-country places second at Crystal Springs CCS qualifier

October 30, 2012

Paly’s girls’ varsity cross-country teams places second at Crystal Springs league meet and qualifies for the Central Coast Section (CCS) races. Katie Foug (‘15), placed first for the Vikings today. The...

Football defeats Saratoga 51-34 on Homecoming Night

Football defeats Saratoga 51-34 on Homecoming Night

Rohit Ramkumar, Staff Writer October 27, 2012

The Palo Alto Vikings football team defeated the Saratoga Falcons 51-34 on Homecoming night to cap off Spirit Week. The Viking’s offense and defense were the stories of this game, as they were able to...

Girls tennis takes home 5-2 win in second-to-last league match

Girls’ tennis takes home 5-2 win in second-to-last league match

Hilda Huang, Business Manager October 24, 2012

The Paly girls' tennis team approached the end of its season with a strong 5-2 victory over league opponent Leland. Paly rescheduled the match, which was originally scheduled for Yom Kippur, only to have...

OCT. 23, 2012 Sam Kelley (14) fires against the Los Altos Eagles goalie in over time of the Senior Night game. The Vikings lost 11-12.

Boys’ Water Polo falls to Los Altos, 12-11

Ami Drez, Staff Writer October 23, 2012

On a chilly Tuesday evening under the pool lights, the Palo Alto High School boys’ varsity water polo team fell short to Los Altos, 12-11 in overtime. The stands were filled with parents, cheerleaders...

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