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Alexa Austin (15) is the second female ever to join the Paly wrestling team. Austin is beginning second season on the team.

Wrestling with tradition

Olivia Scola, Staff Writer December 2, 2013

Since the ancient Olympic games began in 708 BC and then resumed in 1896, only males represented their countries. While women eventually earned the right to compete at the Olympic level, it wasn’t until...

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...

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...

Wrestling takes a beating from Wilcox, 51-21

Julia Saul, Staff Writer January 24, 2013

The Paly wrestling team was dominated by Wilcox in an away meet on January 24th, resulting in a final score of 51-21. Erik Anderson (‘13) at 182 pounds and Jordan Gans (‘14) at 170 pounds both had...

Gary Hohbach (13) gains points for the Vikings by taking down his opponent. The team hopes to improve in the Mid Cal tournament this weekend.

Brief: Wrestling falls (64-18) to cross-town rival Gunn High School

Charlotte Biffar and Pippa Raffel January 18, 2013

The Palo Alto High School wrestling team suffered a tough defeat (64-18) against cross-town rival Gunn High School. Both teams entered the Titans Gym last night with a 2-0 record in the De Anza Division...

Brief: Injuries, subpar performances plague Vikings at Jim Root Invitational

Audrey DeBruine, Staff Writer January 14, 2013

The Paly boys’ wrestling team suited up Saturday for the Jim Root Invitational at Prospect High School. That is, the three wrestlers who are presently healthy did. “The team was pretty light in...

Erik Anderson (13) pins his opponent in a dual meet last year. Anderson will lead the team as well seasoned captain.

Wrestling preview

Audrey DeBruine, Staff Writer November 28, 2012

The Paly wrestling team is coming off a successful 2011-2012 campaign which culminated with a fourth place finish at the Central Coast Section (CCS) Championship tournament. They will look to to rebuild...

Wrestling defeats Los Altos high school, 56-13

Wrestling defeats Los Altos high school, 56-13

Nina Kelty, Nora Rosati, staff writers February 6, 2012

Paly wrestling smacked Los Altos High School, 56-13 on Mon. Feb. 6 at Los Altos, tying for first place in duals for the Santa Clara Valley League (SCVAL).  After a loss to Los Gatos High School last...

Palo Alto High School lost to Los Gatos 28-34

Palo Alto High School lost to Los Gatos 28-34

NIna Kelty, Nora Rosati, Staff Members February 3, 2012

Paly wrestling lost it's first dual meet of the season to Los Gatos High School,28-34  at home, Thurs. night.  In addition to this being the last home dual meet of the season, this night was dedicated...

Brief: Paly wrestling defeats Fremont high school 53-13

Nina Kelty, Nora Rosati, Staff Writers January 27, 2012

The Palo Alto High School wrestling team blew out Fremont High School, 53-13 this Thurs. night at the Firebird’s gym.Although the Vikings were missing senior Ryan Oshima (‘12) due to an ongoing ACL...

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