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
Zach Rizk

Zach Rizk, Columnist

Zach is a senior at Palo Alto High School, where he plays varsity lacrosse. In his free time Zach enjoys practicing lacrosse, working out, and watching football. He is also a devoted Stanford fan.

All content by Zach Rizk
McNulty looks on from the broadcasting booth at the Hod Ray Stadium.

Last Call

Alex Murray and Josh Stern
April 16, 2014
The Stanford Cardinal come into the 2014 NCAA Tournament as a No. 10 seed.

Join the second-ever Viking Bracket Challenge!

Josh Stern, Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2014
NFL hopeful Davante Adams ('14) comes into the Scouting Combine with 233 receptions for over 3,000 yards and 38 touchdowns in his two years at Fresno State.

NFL hopeful Adams (’14) stands out at Scouting Combine

Josh Stern, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2014
Yale commit and Paly student Josh Totte ('14) was called up from his San Jose Earthquakes Academy team to play with the club's reserves against the Fresno Fuego. Totte would later be asked to join the Earthquakes' first team who played the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Paly student, Yale commit Totte (’14) called-up to San Jose Earthquakes

Josh Stern, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2014
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[Photo] The end of the rainbow

Audrey DeBruine and Rowan McEvoy
February 12, 2014
Joc Pederson ('10) celebrates with teammate Christoph Bono ('11) after scoring for the Vikings.

Paly graduate, Dodgers’ Minor Leaguer Pederson (’10) to MLB spring training

Josh Stern, Editor-in-chief
January 21, 2014
Maddy Atwater ('16) prepares to shoot a free throw for Paly. Atwater plays both center and wing for the Lady Vikes.

[Photo] Girls’ basketball triumphs 79-21 over Milpitas

Clara Harrington
January 11, 2014
In a divisional Central Coast Section (CCS) championship game, the Paly Vikings were down 10-6 to Archbishop Mitty. Paly wide receiver Davante Adams ('11) was found in the back of the end zone for a miracle catch to win the game 13-10, a win that led to the Paly capture of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state championship.

Paly graduate, Fresno State’s Adams (’11) enters NFL Draft

Josh Stern, Editor-in-chief
December 27, 2013
Viking Editor-in-chief Josh Stern ('14) was presented with the Art Rosenbaum Sports Writing Scholarship award at a San Francisco Giants pre-game ceremony at AT&T Park last Friday, Sept. 6th.

[Photo] Viking Editor-in-chief wins 2013 Art Rosenbaum award

Julia Saul, Design Editor
September 9, 2013
The Stanford Cardinal football team started the season ranked at No. 4 in the country and beat San Jose State 34-13 in its home opener.

And we’re off: College football kick-off

Zach Rizk, Columnist
September 8, 2013
Johnny Manziel, winner of the 2013 Heisman trophy, is facing controversy and suspension from the NCAA after allegedly selling signed memorabilia to fans.

Analyzing Manziel: Actions expressing priorities

Zach Rizk, Columnist
August 26, 2013
Chryst picks Stanford over USC, Alabama

Chryst picks Stanford over USC, Alabama

Zach Rizk, Columnist
June 29, 2013
Baseball tops Watsonville in CCS, 12-4

Baseball tops Watsonville in CCS, 12-4

Zach Rizk, Columnist
May 22, 2013
Lady Vikes beat out Saratoga, 15-8, in semi-finals

Lady Vikes beat out Saratoga, 15-8, in semi-finals

Josh Stern, Editor-in-Chief
May 8, 2013
What if?

What if?

Josh Stern, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
The Lady Vikes defense tries to stop St. Ignatius' ball movement in their 19-10 loss.

St. Ignatius ousts Lady Vikes, 19-10

Josh Stern, Staff Writer
April 10, 2013
Miami's Reggie Bush carries the ball against the Oakland Raiders in the Dolphins' 35-13 win, while rushing for 172 yards on 26 carries with 2 touchdowns in the game. Bush was one of the many players that signed with another team this off-season.

From all to no stars

Josh Stern, Staff Writer
March 31, 2013
Brief: Baseball drops third in a row with loss to Serra

Brief: Baseball drops third in a row with loss to Serra

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
February 26, 2013
Danny Erlich ('14) steps up to the plate for the Vikings. Erlich started the scoring drive for the Vikings in the fourth inning.

Vikings come short on comeback, lose home opener to St. Ignatius

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
February 20, 2013
Mathias Schmutz ('13) drives by a defender during Paly's 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
Mathias Schmutz ('13) drives by a defender during Paly's 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

[Video] ESPN analyst Trent Dilfer talks Chryst, Super Bowl with The Viking

Zach Rizk and Paul Bienaimé
January 26, 2013
Point guard Mathias Schmutz ('13) drives by a Falcon defender. The Vikings toppled Saratoga 57-47.

Paly ‘Quad Night’ features Paly-Gunn rivalry

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
January 25, 2013

[Video] The Viking sits down with Trent Dilfer

Zach Rizk and Paul Bienaimé
January 25, 2013
Chris Meredith (‘13) dribbles down field during the Vikings' 2-0 win over the Monta Vista Matadors. Meredith scored the first goal of the game and assisted the second.

Boys’ soccer collects another win, outlasting the Matadors 2-0

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
January 23, 2013
Admitting to consuming PED's was the first step to a long road of redemption for Lance Armstrong. How many people will buy his apology?

Not living so strong now

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
January 21, 2013
Jason Spezza (left) and Steve Begin (right) face-off during the regular season exhibition game between the Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins.

NHL Lockout lets out; is it worth it?

Josh Stern, Staff Writer
January 16, 2013
Chryst's 17 points lead Vikings to 12th straight win

Chryst’s 17 points lead Vikings to 12th straight win

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
January 15, 2013
Midfielder Katie Foug ('15) races a Firebird for a loose ball. Foug contributed two goals in Paly's 8-1 rout of the Fremont Firebirds.

Vikings net eight goals, clobber Fremont

Josh Stern, Staff Writer
January 11, 2013
Local Palo Alto referees gives a call in a Paly home football home game.

Earning their stripes

AnneMarie Drez and Josh Stern
December 15, 2012
Keller Chryst (‘14) rushes the ball during the Paly vs Serra football game. The Vikings lost to the Padres 52-35 in the first round of the Central Coast Section Open Division Playoffs.

Football season ends with 52-35 loss to Serra

Alan Lamarque and Zach Rizk
November 16, 2012
Malcom Davis ('14) hunts down the Spartan's quarterback, in a stout performace by the Paly defense. Paly prevailed, 56-28.

Vikings drop 56 points in win over Mountain View

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
November 2, 2012
Vikings silence the Los Gatos Wildcats in 25-7 blowout

Vikings silence the Los Gatos Wildcats in 25-7 blowout

Josh Stern, Staff Writer
October 19, 2012

The Vikings triumph over Wilcox 38-12

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
October 13, 2012
Fresh out of Luck

Fresh out of Luck

Josh Stern, Staff Writer
October 10, 2012
Justin Gates-Mouton ('14) bolts around Sean Lydster ('14) in the third quater of the game.

Football routs Gunn 48-0

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
September 21, 2012
Tyrann Mathieu was only one of many NCAA football players that recently was suspended from playing this season. Mathieu was a 2011 Heisman finalist and was considered to be a key defensive back of the LSU Tigers.

College players not living up to their commitments

Josh Stern, Staff Writer
September 10, 2012
What will be remembered of Lance Armstrong's legacy?

Stripped of…everything?

Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
September 5, 2012
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