The Senior Life: Volleyball seniors reminisce on the 2011 season before State game
December 3, 2011
Win or lose, Paly volleyball’s eight seniors will play their final high school volleyball game as the team concludes the 2011 season with the CIF State Championship game. As the season comes to an end, the seniors look back on their favorite moments of the season. Melanie Wade Position: Middle bl...
Volleyball beats San Ramon in NorCal semifinals, in three games
Michelle Friedlander, Staff Writer
November 26, 2011
After winning CCS (Central Coast Section) last week, the Paly (12-0-0, 33-3-0) volleyball team went on to beat the San Ramon Wolves (10-4-0, 35-8-0) in three games, in the NorCal semifinals with scores of 25-20, 25-23, and 25-13. The Lady Vikes came into the match with a new lineup and struggled a bit...
Volleyball captures CCS Championship title, beats Menlo-Atherton in three games
November 19, 2011
The Palo Alto High School girls’ varsity volleyball team has done it again. The Lady Vikes (12-0 league, 33-3 overall) beat Menlo-Atherton High School (14-0 league, 29-6 overall) in the Division I Central Coast Section (CCS) championship today in three games at Independence High School, with scores...
Volleyball sweeps Gunn in CCS Quarterfinals
Peter Dennis, Columnist
November 11, 2011
The Palo Alto High School varsity volleyball team (12-0, 31-3) swept rival Gunn High School (1-11, 15-20) in three games Thursday night in Paly's first game of the CCS tournament. Earlier in the day, four Paly starters signed to continue their play at the collegiate level. Melanie Wade ('12) will play at University of Washington, Maddie Kuppe ('12) at...
Paly volleyball sweeps Homestead on Senior Night
Peter Dennis, Columnist
October 29, 2011
In their last home game at Palo Alto High School, eight Paly seniors made their mark, sweeping Homestead (4-7, 12-12) in three games on Thursday night. The eight seniors, middle blocker Jackie Koenig, setter Ally Kron, outside hitter Maddie Kuppe, opposite hitter Caroline Martin, libero Ashley Shin,...
Paly volleyball beats Los Altos in three games
Michelle Friedlander, Staff Writer
October 20, 2011
The Paly (7-0-0, 20-3-0) volleyball team continued their undefeated league season by defeating Los Altos High School (5-3-0, 21-7-0) in three games. Last time the Lady Vikes played the Eagles they also won in three games, but they felt their energy level was much higher this time around. “[The energy] was bet...
Paly volleyball defeats Mountain View at home
October 16, 2011
Once again, the Palo Alto High School (20-3, 7-0) varsity volleyball team came out fired up for an at-home victory against the Mountain View Spartans (12-14, 3-4). According to head coach Dave Winn, it was the strategic serving on the end of the Vikings that led to the win and prevented the Spartans...
Column: Where the fans at?!
Sam Borsos, Managing Editor
October 6, 2011
It’s a typical Thursday night. After catching up on my DVR episode of Modern Family and easily blowing off my homework until 6:45 p.m., I head to the Palo Alto High School big gym to watch some quality volleyball. Paly vs. Monta Vista. Game time. As the Lady Vikes crush the Matadors 20-7 in the...
Volleyball starts league off 1-0, beats rival Gunn
Sam Borsos, Managing Editor
September 20, 2011
Coming off a 2-2 record this weekend at the Mitty Tournament, the Palo Alto High School girls’ varsity volleyball team (13-2, 1-0) bounced back to start its league play off with a 1-0 record after beating cross-town rival Gunn High School (10-6, 0-1) tonight at Paly in three games. Although the...
Volleyball overcomes 0-2 deficit, defeats Sacred Heart
Peter Dennis, Columnist
September 14, 2011
The Palo Alto High School varsity volleyball team (10-0) defeated Sacred Heart Prep (6-3) in five games yesterday. The score in the fifth and final game was 15-11. The Vikings dropped the first two games to the Gators, 20-25 and 16-25, before storming back with three straight wins. Paly star...
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