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

BOUNCE Guard Davante Adams (‘12) leaps up for a slam dunk on Aaron Gordon (‘13) of Archbishop Mitty on March 1 in the CCS semifinals.

High Technology: How technology is changing the game

In the age of iPads and Xbox 360s, technology seems to change continuously. People have gotten so accustomed to the continual updating of technology that they get frustrated when the growth doesn’t happen...

Fake it till you make it: flopping in sports

Brennan Miller and Mira Ahmad March 4, 2011

In the summer of 2010 all eyes were focused on Johannesburg, South Africa. The first world cup to take place in South Africa brought forth new levels of soccer, new numbers of fans and a newly renewed...

Conditioning: How much is too much?

Matt Lam and Sam Borsos March 2, 2011

Conditioning: probably not your typical athletes favorite word. Yet all athletes know that to be in the best physical and mental shape for a sport, conditioning is essential to achieve optimal performance...

BCS Title The Oregon Ducks host a game at Autzen Stadium. Photo used with permission of Reis-Dennis familyssion

A look at the toughest sports environments

Peter Dennis and Alana Schwartz January 27, 2011

On October 8, 1988, an earthquake registered on the Louisiana State University seismograph. This earthquake was unique. Buildings did not topple, and for the most part, no injuries were sustained. Except...

Palo Alto football parent Harry Nizamian acts as mascot

Palo Alto football parent Harry Nizamian acts as mascot

Kevin Kannappan, Staff Writer January 19, 2011

During the time of the year when our minds are focused on the merry spirit of the holidays, we can appreciate the amount of joy the simple things in life bring to us.  Sometimes, even the smallest actions...

Tight end and linebacker Michael Cullen (11) fights off two Centennial defenders in the CIF division I state chapionship game.

Palo Alto football wins 2010 CIF state championship

Mark Raftrey and Mary Albertolle January 19, 2011

In front of thousands of cheering fans and popping flashbulbs, the Palo Alto High School football team rallied together with the Palo Alto community in raucous celebration three weeks and a day after winning...

Sports Injuries

Anne Hildebrand, Copy Editor January 16, 2011

As he lept into the air at the goal line in an attempt to surpass the defense and further his team’s lead in a game last year, football running back Jahvid Best of the University of California...

Getting Blocked: An inside look at Palys block schedule effect on athletes

Getting Blocked: An inside look at Paly’s block schedule effect on athletes

Sam Borsos November 16, 2010

In 90 minutes, you could play two water polo games, burn 1000 calories running, or do 26 different types of yoga positions. Or you could sit through a class at Palo Alto High School. After much discussion,...

Discrepencies between male and female sports injuries

Discrepencies between male and female sports injuries

Anne Hildebrand, Staff Writer November 16, 2010

As he lept into the air at the goal line in an attempt to surpass the defense and further his team’s lead in a game last year, football running back Jahvid Best of the University of California Berkley...

Getting Prepped

Brandon Dukovic, Photo Editor October 27, 2010

Freshmen and sophomores dread it. Juniors and seniors are relieved to be done with it. Physical education is one of the most exasperating classes that Paly requires its students to take. We all...

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