Vikings beat Monta Vista with a score of 17-7
Eric Aboytes, Staff Writer
September 7, 2017
The Paly Boys’ Water Polo Team conquered Monta Vista with a score of 17-7 on Tuesday afternoon. With this result, the Vikings continue on with the season with a record of 1-1, 1-0. The Viking started off the game strong, scoring seven goals in the first of four quarters. “I tho...
Boys’ tennis splits two matches against Cupertino
Lauren Koyama, Staff Writer
March 19, 2016
The Palo Alto High School boy’s tennis team won one out of two matches against Cupertino High School at home on Thursday, March 17th. The boys played two matches to make up for one that was rained out earlier in the season. Both of the teams agreed to do both matches on the same day, instead of h...
Vikings lose nail-biter to Monta Vista 1-0
Alex Murray, Editor-in-Chief
February 3, 2015
The Vikings played host to Monta Vista on Tuesday afternoon and lost a nail-biter to the Matadors, 1-0. Despite the home advantage, Palo Alto gave up the early goal in the second minute, giving the visiting Matadors the 1-0 lead. There were questions over if the play building up to the goal was offsides,...
Boys’ water polo clenches a 9-7 victory over Monta Vista Matadors
Bryn Carlson, Staff Writer
September 19, 2014
On Thursday night, the boys’ water polo team faced off the Monta Vista Matadors in its second league game of the season. Team captain Lucas Novak (‘15) was pleased with the team’s performance and ultimate defeat of the Matadors. “For most of the game we played well; our defense was definitely...
Boys’ soccer collects another win, outlasting the Matadors 2-0
Zach Rizk, Staff Writer
January 23, 2013
Paly opened up first half play against the Monta Vista Matadors firing on all cylinders. Forward Chris Meredith (‘13) set the tone when he netted the first goal of the game en route to Paly's 2-0 victory over the Matadors. “Chris is always tough,” Viking head coach Briggs said about Meredith....
Paly girls’ water polo defeats Monta Vista 14-2
Annie Susco, Staff Writer
October 13, 2011
The Palo Alto High School girls’ water polo team beat Monta Vista High School 14-2 at home on Thursday, October 13. The Vikings' started off strong scoring five points in the first quarter alone. Co-captain Skylar Dorosin ('12) scored all of the Vikings' points in the first quarter and finished th...
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...
Girls’ tennis falls to Saratoga 1-6
Hilda Huang, Staff Writer
September 15, 2011
The Palo Alto High School varsity girls’ tennis team lost to Saratoga 1-6 today, falling to consistent baseline playing. The Lady Vikes are rebounding from a tough week, according to head coach Andy Harader. They played Monta Vista and Saratoga, two of the league’s strongest teams, early in the...
Girls’ soccer falls to Monta Vista, 2-0
Nathan Norimoto and Skylar Dorosin
March 2, 2011
The Palo Alto High School girls’ soccer team (4-5) lost to Monta Vista 2-0 Wednesday afternoon in its second league game of the season. The team’s difficulty with connecting passes and finishing shots was a deciding factor in the loss. "I believe we didn't make the right passes, and I think...
Wrestling team defeats Monta Vista, 39-33
Emy Kelty, Marina Foley, and Alan Lamarque
January 12, 2011
The Paly wrestling team narrowly defeated the Monta Vista Matadors, 39-33, on Tuesday night at Monta Vista. The Paly wrestling team narrowly defeated the Monta Vista Matadors, 39-33, on Tuesday night at Monta Vista. Heading into the dual, the Vikings expected a positive outcome. However, in the e...
