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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

The Empty Notebook

The Empty Notebook

Michael Wu, Tyler Cheung, and Mabel McCarter June 2, 2026

In the past, sports journalism was all about the who, what, where and when. Now, the idea of sports journalism is based on the ideas of click, like, share, repost. Society has transitioned from reading...

Underclassmen of The Year

Underclassmen of The Year

Carter Burnett and Andrew Knapp June 2, 2026

Coming off of his most recent race, sophomore Jordan Johnsson has set the record for the fastest 100-meter time recorded for anyone who has ever attended Palo Alto High School. Johnsson has been making...

Ready Set Spike

Ready Set Spike

Dylan Fujita and Isaac Telyaz March 1, 2026

By lunchtime at Palo Alto High School, the sound of a small rubber ball hitting a net is often enough to draw a crowd. A net appears on the quad, a few students begin playing, and within minutes, backpacks...

Pridelined

Pridelined

Carter Burnett and Mabel McCarter February 28, 2026

Sports can promise teamwork, respect and belonging, but for many LGBTQ+ athletes, the field can be one of the most isolating places to stand. Behind the cheers and scoreboards, homophobia remains a quiet...

Necessary Reps or Needless Risk

Greg Goody and Mabel McCarter December 15, 2025

Check out both parts of our dual-story. Necessary Reps (Greg's Opinion) - https://vikingsportsmag.com/uncategorized/2025/10/09/necessary-reps/ ‎ Needless Risk (Mabel's Opinion) - https://vikingsportsmag.com/final-word-2/2025/10/09/needless-risk/ ‎ WHO...

The Pro Illusion

The Pro Illusion

Elif Dogan and Daniel Segev December 15, 2025

In the sports world, some of the most common and successful coaches happen to be former professional players of their respective sports. Steve Kerr won five NBA championships as a sharpshooter before leading...

Bending Boundaries

Bending Boundaries

Lucas Tung and Ian Cierniak December 15, 2025

At homes, studios, parks and gyms around the world, people roll out their mats, take deep breaths, and go through stretches in a calming revolution known as yoga. With a history spanning 5,000 years, rooted...

Mind Over Mountain

Mind Over Mountain

Amanda Goody and Jake Liu December 5, 2025

You cling to the rock, arms burning, muscles aching and heart pounding. Every movement is careful, concise and strategic. For many Paly students, that is what makes rock climbing so enticing and enjoyable.  Rock...

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