Opening of Viking Stadium highlighted by Vikings 28-7 win over San Benito
September 14, 2013
Kicking off its season in the newly constructed Viking Stadium, the Palo Alto High School football team defeated San Benito, 28-7. The grand opening was celebrated with ribbon cutting, carrying of the American flag, fireworks and a coin toss by 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh. The Vikings started the game...
Chryst picks Stanford over USC, Alabama
Zach Rizk, Columnist
June 29, 2013
Palo Alto high school’s standout quarterback Keller Chryst (‘14) decided to stay in his hometown, Palo Alto, after committing to the Stanford Cardinal, Thursday. Chryst picked Stanford over offers from Alabama, Arizona, USC and Pitt. "I just felt it was the best for me overall," Chryst said to...
Vikings silence the Los Gatos Wildcats in 25-7 blowout
Josh Stern, Staff Writer
October 20, 2012
With defensive-minded San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh in the stands, the Paly football team (5-2-0) romped rival Los Gatos (4-3-0) 25-7, behind a stout showing from its defense. The Vikings were the first to put points on the board when running back Matt Tolbert (’13) dashed down the side...
Football drops home opener to Archbishop Mitty, 27-28
Zach Rizk, Josh Stern, Staff Writers
September 15, 2012
The Vikings opened up their first home game of the 2012 season with a 27-28 loss to Archbishop Mitty high school. After Mitty scored the night’s first touchdown, Paly responded with a short touchdown run from running back Matt Tolbert (‘13), after defensive back Andrew Frick ('14) recovered a secon...
