Boys Soccer’s Season Ends With a 2-1 Loss to Bellarmine
Hayley Levine, News Editor
February 27, 2018
Filed under Soccer - Boys, Top Stories, Winter Sports
The Vikings season comes to an end with a heart-breaking 2-1 loss to Bellarmine. The first half was back and forth. Both teams had chances and were unable to capitalize on them. It was scoreless going into the half. Going into the second half, it continued to be a back and forth. With 20 minutes left...
Previewing Winter Sports Postseason
Bryan Look, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2018
Filed under Basketball - Boys, Basketball - Girls, Soccer - Boys, Soccer - Girls, Top Stories, Winter Sports, Wrestling
Boys Basketball (18-2, 12-0) After winning the SCVAL title and being selected as the #3 seed in the CCS Open Division tournament, boys basketball looks to make a run at the open division title. “I want to win Open,” Will Schlemmer (‘18) said. “I think we have enough talent and experien...
Palo Alto Boy’s Soccer Defeats Fremont 2-0
February 16, 2018
Filed under Soccer - Boys, Top Stories, Winter Sports
Palo Alto High School Boys’ Soccer defeated Freemont High School 2-0 on Friday in a decisive victory. Paly was able to take an early lead (16th minute) thanks to Leyton Ho (‘19), who skillfully dribbled down the middle of the pitch, beat the center back, and slotted it home. The Vikings...
Boys soccer loses a 2-0 match on senior night
Joshua Kasevich, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
Filed under Featured Sports Scrollbox, Soccer - Boys, Top Stories, Winter Sports
Palo Alto Boys Soccer loses a hard-fought match against SCVAL rival Los Gatos. Before the game began the team’s seniors were honored for their contribution to the squad. The seniors include Matt Knowles (‘18), Xander Sherer (‘18), Kiran Misner (‘18), Alex Antunex (‘18), Victor Magnuss...
Boys’ Soccer defeats Santa Clara
Will Strauch, Executive Senior Staff Writer
February 4, 2018
Filed under Soccer - Boys, Top Stories
Boys’ soccer defeated Santa Clara High School 4-1 on Friday in a very exciting match. Paly started off very strong in the first half taking control over the game with solid play in the midfield. Xander Sherer (‘18) and Leyton Ho (‘19) provided the first two goals for Paly in the first thirty m...
Boy’s Soccer Defeats Mountain View, 2-0
Zach Phillips, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Filed under Soccer - Boys, Top Stories, Winter Sports
The Palo Alto High School varsity boys soccer team beat the Mountain View Spartans 2-0 in an overwhelming match this afternoon. Excited fans braved the tough, rainy conditions and packed the stands after school on Wednesday for a game against crosstown rival Mountain View. The Vikings started ...
Vikes defeat Homestead to extend winning streak to 3
Hayley Levine, News Editor
January 17, 2018
Filed under Soccer - Boys, Winter Sports
The Vikes had a strong showing at home against the Mustangs of Homestead. The team took an early lead with a goal from Valter Levander (‘18) from a through ball by Paul Thie (‘19). The Vikings took the lead into the half 1-0. Midway through the second half the Vikings doubled their lead with...
Boys Soccer defeats Los Altos 2-0
Nathan Ellisen, Staff Writer
January 10, 2018
Filed under Soccer - Boys, Top Stories
The Paly varsity boys soccer team defeated Los Altos 2-0 Wednesday after a very physical and lengthy match. Both goals were scored by Valter Levander (‘18) in the final minutes of the game. He was able to blow past a few Los Altos defenders and get an open shot to put the Vikings up for good. ...
Boys Soccer Wins 1-0 Over Menlo-Atherton
Nathan Ellisen, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017
Filed under Soccer - Boys, Top Stories
The boys varsity soccer team defeated the Menlo-Atherton Bears 1-0 Tuesday at Paly. The lone goal was scored by Isaiah Schoenberger (‘19) and assisted by Marcus Ama (‘20) towards the end of the second half. The Vikings dominated most of the game, having more shots on goal and more time of ...
Boys soccer falls 1-0 to Homestead High School
Sabrina Hall, Staff Writer
February 3, 2017
Filed under Soccer - Boys, Top Stories
The Paly Vikings fell to the Homestead Mustangs 1-0 in an exciting match this Thursday afternoon. The first half was very back and forth, with both the Vikings and the Mustangs demonstrating fierce determination and athleticism. The rain throughout the half put no damper on the players’ spirits, with ...