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

Starters Mathias Schmutz (‘13), Eilon Tzur (‘13), Aubrey Dawkins (‘13), Keller Chryst (‘14) and Aldis Petriceks (‘13) have led their team to a SCVAL title this season. Chryst and Tzur were key additions to the team last year.

‘E.J. Who?’

Julia Saul and Audrey DeBruine February 22, 2013

On Feb. 25, 2012, almost exactly one year ago, the Paly boys’ basketball team lost a heartbreaker in overtime to the St. Francis High School Lancers in the semifinals of the Central Coast Section...

Andrew Frick (‘14) goes head to head with a Gunn wrestler. After three years of wrestling, Frick truly understands how difficult the sport can be.

Pinning at all costs

Pippa Raffel, Staff Writer February 22, 2013

The sculpture of The Two Wrestlers standing in the Uffizi Collection in Florence, Italy depicts just one moment in the timeless sport of wrestling. The two muscular men have remained forever frozen amidst...

Mathias Schmutz (13) drives by a defender during Palys victory over Los Gatos on Feb. 8. Paly will play Riordan in the first round of CCS this Friday.

Paly to take on Riordan in the first round of CCS

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer February 20, 2013

It's been quite the season for the Paly boys' basketball team. The Vikings won all 12 of their league games by double digits, currently hold the best record (23-1) of any high school team in Northern California...

Jacey Pederson (16) controls a pass from a teammate. Pederson scored and assisted a goal in todays game.

Girls’ soccer shuts down Cupertino, advances to CCS

Sammy Solomon, News Editor February 13, 2013

On their senior night, the Paly's girls' soccer team conquered Cupertino High School 3-1, to end their regular season. The Lady Vikes, who remain undefeated in the El Camino league, will advance to the...

Wrestling takes fifth in the SCVAL tournament

Tara Lawrence, Staff Writer February 12, 2013

Paly wrestlers battled it out this weekend at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) finals, scoring fifth overall. Six of the wrestlers placed in SCVALS and will compete in CCS. Both Andrew...

Starters Mathias Schmutz (13), Eilon Tzur (13), Aubrey Dawkins (13), Keller Chryst (14) and Aldis Petriceks (13) have led their team to a SCVAL title. Chryst and Tzur were not on the team last year.

E.J. who?

Audrey DeBruine and Julia Saul February 11, 2013

On Feb. 25, 2012, almost exactly one year ago, the Paly boys’ basketball team lost a heartbreaker in overtime to the St. Francis High School Lancers in the semifinals of the Central Coast Section...

Dawkins and Petriceks pour in 32, outlast Gunn 54-41

Dawkins and Petriceks pour in 32, outlast Gunn 54-41

Chris Smith, Staff Writer February 10, 2013

Boys' basketball took to the court in a hostile environment at Gunn High School to cap off the five game showcase between the two rival schools. Aubrey Dawkins (‘13) and Aldis Petriceks (‘13) both...

Mathias Schmutz (13) drives by a defender during Palys victory over Los Gatos on Feb. 8. Paly will play Riordan in the first round of CCS this Friday.

Boys’ hoops grab 20th straight in decisive victory over Gatos

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer February 10, 2013

“It is what it is” Aubrey Dawkins (‘13) said on his feelings about Friday night being his last home game with The Vikings. Dawkins led his team in scoring, dropping 18 points and grabbing 11 boards...

Brief: Girls’ basketball triumphs on Senior Night

Pippa Raffel, Staff Writer February 9, 2013

After a 10 minute ceremony honoring the team's three seniors, Josie Butler ('13), Annie Susco ('13), and Stephanie Allen ('13),  the Lady Vikes (8-12) were  topped the Los Gatos Wildcats (6-15) 44-38. The...

Girls soccer trumps Wilcox, 9-0

Girls’ soccer trumps Wilcox, 9-0

Tara Lawrence, Staff Writer February 6, 2013

Girls' varsity soccer dominated Wilcox at home, on Wednesday, winning 9-0. Katie Foug ('15) set the tone for the game, scoring the first goal within minutes of the start whistle. The Lady Vikes would...

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