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

Beneath the surface

Beneath the surface

Kevin Dukovic, Jacob Lauing, and Nora Rosati November 18, 2011

“HE’S-A-WHITE-GUY! HE’S-A-WHITE-GUY!” a large block of seniors vehemently chanted after Holger Thorup (‘12) dunked during the gym rally on the fourth day of Spirit Week. The chant was directed...

Scott Jurek runs with a Tarahumara Raramuri. These Raramuri, or runners, have been credited for pioneering the sport of ultramarathoning.

Running After Dark

Hilda Huang, Staff Writer November 17, 2011

 It’s Saturday. “The race starts at about five in the morning,” ultra-marathon runner Stan Jensen said of his 1999 experience running the Leadville 100-mile ultramarathon. “There are around 600...

Girls’ cross-country places third at Baylands meet

Nikolai Solgaard and Austin Poore October 24, 2011

The Palo Alto High School girls’ cross-country team finished in third place at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) center meet at Baylands park in Sunnyvale on Thursday,Oct. 20. Katie Foug...

Paly girls’ water polo defeats Monta Vista 14-2

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...

The Palo Alto High Schools girls’ dance team performes at halftime at the Vikings football game against Homestead.

Palo Alto High School’s dance team performs at Paly sporting events

Sammy Solomon and Annie Susco, Staff Writers October 11, 2011

It all started for Palo Alto High School dancer Isabel Obrien (‘12) at age four, when she first tied on her ballet shoes and slipped on her pink leotard and tights.  She learned the basic techniques...

“Eminem” © 2010 Courtney Bolton Creative Commons Generic Attributions.

The Viking’s top 10 pump up songs

Sam Borsos and Paige Borsos, Managing Editor, Photo Editor October 11, 2011

Let’s face it. Even athletes love to get their groove on. From the volleyball teams’ flash mob dance alongside “What Is Love” by Haddaway to last year’s football state champions making a music...

Fan Sam Borsos cheers at the Palo Alto High School volleyball game against Monta Vista. Alone.

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...

Girls’ tennis suffers 2-5 loss to Sacred Heart Prep

Jonny Glazier, Staff Writer September 26, 2011

The Palo Alto High School girls' varsity tennis lost today by a score of 2-5 to the Sacred Heart Prep Gators. The Lady Vikes now fall to a 2-4 record coming off of losses to the tough league opponents...

Bj Boyd (12) prepares to dodge an incoming Titan defender. Photo Credit: Scotty Bara

Football thrashes cross-town rival Gunn, 45-14

Scotty Bara and Charlotte Biffar, Staff Writers September 24, 2011

The Palo Alto Viking football team (2-1) captured a win against cross-town rival Gunn High School (0-3), defeating the Titans 45-14. The Viking offense started the game with a 10-play, 66 yard drive into...

Outside hitter Maddie Kuppe (12) produces a kill against Gunn middle blocker Lena Latour (13).

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...

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