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A Paly defender tries to stop one of the Saratoga players.  The Vikings beat the Falcons 15-6.

Girls’ Lacrosse soars above the Falcons to take the win 15-6

Anna Dukovic and Hayley Poore March 17, 2015

The Vikings crushed the Saratoga Falcons 15-6 at home on Tuesday night. The game started rapidly with a goal from Allie Peery (‘15) for the Vikings in the first two minutes. Saratoga was quick to follow,...

Concussions are injuries to the brain that can cause long term complications, especially after repeated trauma. With an increase in both knowledge and recognition of concussions, concerns have been raised about the athletic, academic and personal effects they can have on student athletes.

Keep your head in the game

Kylie Callan and February 11, 2015

One in five high school athletes will sustain a sports concussion during their season. At a school like Paly, where a large part of the student body is involved in athletics, this fact can create a big...

True passion

Kylie Callan and Reuben Kramer December 12, 2014

Shawn Johnson began gymnastics at the age of three. Ryan Lochte first learned to swim at age five. Abby Wambach dribbled her first soccer ball at the age of four. Since then, they have spent innumerable...

Girls’ Lacrosse secures SCVAL championship over Saratoga 15-13

Girls’ Lacrosse secures SCVAL championship over Saratoga 15-13

May 18, 2014

On Saturday morning, the girls’ lacrosse team defeated the Saratoga Falcons in the SCVAL (Santa Clara Valley Athletic League) finals, clinching the coveted league championship for Paly for the first...

Brief: Girls’ lacrosse overcomes Saint Francis 10-9 in SCVAL semifinals

Megan Valencia, Business Manager May 15, 2014

The Lady Vikes prevailed over the Saint Francis Lancers 10-9 in a suspenseful comeback that was decided in the last five minutes. The team's victory propels them into the SCVAL finals. “The win for...

Lady Vikes crush Leland 19-5 in first round of SCVAL

Zoe Bhargava and Alex Murray May 12, 2014

On Monday night, Paly girls’ lacrosse dominated over the Leland High School Chargers in the first round of Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) playoffs. It was a spirited offensive performance...

Andrea Clerici-Hermandinger (14), Kristen Destefano (14), Ami Drez (14), Julia Kwasnik (14), Olivia Peeps (14), and Sama Rao (14) smile after their senior night victory against Los Gatos along with their coach Jamie Nesbitt.

Girls’ lacrosse prevails over Los Gatos 16-8 on Senior Night

Zoe Bhargava, Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2014

On Friday Night, the Paly girls' lacrosse team honored its seniors in one of their last home games of the season as they triumphed over Los Gatos 16-8. "I think we did really well, it was really fun...

Girls lacrosse clinches close win against St. Francis

Girls’ lacrosse clinches close win against St. Francis

Priscilla Bell, Staff Writer May 3, 2014

Girls' lacrosse beat St. Francis after letting the Lancers gain a seven-point lead in the first half. The Vikings played the Lancers in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) finals last year,...

Girls lacrosse prevails, beating Gunn High School 10-9

Girls’ lacrosse prevails, beating Gunn High School 10-9

Alys Olmstead, Staff Writer May 1, 2014

The Paly girls’ lacrosse team defeated home-town rival, and number one seeded team, Gunn, with a final score of 10-9. The game started off with Gunn scoring two goals in the first two minutes of...

Girls’ lacrosse triumphs over Pioneer, 17-6

Alys Olmstead, Staff Writer April 25, 2014

The Paly girls’ lacrosse team conquered the Pioneer High School Mustangs with a score of 17-6. The win allowed the team to improve its league record to 6-2-0. The game started close with Maya Benatar...

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