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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

Changing the Game, One Shot at a Time

Changing the Game, One Shot at a Time

Ben Levav, Managing Editor December 17, 2024

Caitlin Clark has taken the world of basketball by storm. With a relentless work ethic and an unrivaled shooting talent, Clark has redefined what it means to be a women's basketball player. Her record-breaking...

The Viking's Guide to Sports Photography

The Viking’s Guide to Sports Photography

Lucas Tung, Photo Editor December 12, 2024

It's not just the click of the shutter when it comes to sports photography. It's capturing the spirit of athletic competition within the moment. The focused gaze of an athlete committed to their goal or...

Photo courtesy of Dylan Fujita

Home Turf Triumph

Scarlett Frick and Elif Dogan December 12, 2024

Girls Soccer Soccer fields each have their own unique conditions- such as the dimensions, type of grass or turf, and even how the ball bounces. Practicing on the same field regularly means players adapt...

Unfiltered: The Digital Lives of Student-Athletes

Unfiltered: The Digital Lives of Student-Athletes

Sarah Thieman, Elena Salvatierra, and Max Merkel December 11, 2024

Every athlete is familiar with the rush of adrenaline you get from competing. Now, with the rise of social media, a new kind of adrenaline fills an athlete as the likes and comments flood in. In recent...

Point of Balance

Point of Balance

Dylan Robinson and Zoe Pashalidis December 11, 2024

Fencing probably isn’t the first thing that pops into a person’s mind when they think of high school sports. While football, basketball, or track usually receive the most attention, fencing receives...

The Balancing Act

The Balancing Act

Amanda Goody, Ben Levav, and Isaac Telyaz December 11, 2024

In the high-stakes world of high school athletics, some students aren't just competing—they're doubling down. Athletes often pursue multiple sports for reasons beyond external rewards. Some chase personal...

Jitters to Jerseys

Jitters to Jerseys

Luke Joachim, Tyler Cheung, and Finnegan Schoebel December 11, 2024

Around fifty boys, ranging from freshmen to seniors, stand around Paly’s lacrosse field. Some stretch, talk with friends, or pass a ball, while others stand awkwardly in silence. The atmosphere is filled...

Mentors in the Making

Mentors in the Making

Arjun Bharat, Carter Burnett, and Jake Liu December 11, 2024

The field buzzes with excitement as cheers from parents and student-athletes echo through the air.  Coach Ian Johnston, a junior at Paly, paces the field deep in thought, searching for the play that will...

Mind, Body, Meds: Athletes Juggling Health and Competition

Mind, Body, Meds: Athletes Juggling Health and Competition

Amanda Goody, Scarlett Frick, and Elena Salvatierra October 17, 2024

Behind the glittering gold medals and world records, elite athletes often face hidden struggles. Famous Olympic gymnast Simone Biles struggles with anxiety, swimmer Michael Phelps with ADHD, and 2024 100...

Human over Hardware

Human over Hardware

Tyler Cheung, Head Columnist October 15, 2024

That’s the ball game! The Astros defeated the Phillies 5-2 in game two of the 2022 World Series. This game was a staple in history, but not for the reason you would think. Umpire Pat Hoberg called a...

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