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

Maddy Atwater (16) drives past a Saratoga defender to the hoop.  Atwater scored 12 points in the Vikings victory.

Girls’ basketball tops Saratoga 43-39

Chris Smith, Staff Writer January 10, 2013

Paly's girls' basketball team defeated the Saratoga Falcons 43-39 on Wednesday night at home, maintaining their undefeated record. The Vikings took to the court Wednesday night taking on Saratoga Falcons...

One of Palys early football teams.  Paly played their first football game in 1898.

A walk through time

Colin Patterson and James Harrison December 15, 2012

In recent years, Palo Alto High School has had a great deal of success, bringing home four State Championships since the turn of the century. State titles in 2006 for basketball, 2010 for football...

Jim Harbaugh (82) smiles for the camera in his 1982 yearbook photo. Harbaugh will coach in his first Super Bowl Feb. 3, against his brother.

The house that Harbaugh built

Sammy Solomon and Jonny Glazier December 14, 2012

Whispers circulated through the student section as the Viking football team took on the Los Gatos Wildcats; “Jim Harbaugh (‘82) is here.” Wearing a Giants baseball cap, the San Francisco 49ers...

Paly defense Julia Kwasnick (14), Aida Goma Petit (14) and Olivia Musil (15) take on Sacred Heart Preps attack.

Girls’ soccer drops tough battle to Sacred Heart Prep, 1-0

Ami Drez, Staff writer December 1, 2012

This Friday night The Palo Alto High School girls' varsity soccer team lost a tough battle to Sacred Heart Prep (SHP), 1-0 at Paly.The majority of the first half was a defensive battle. Paly's attack...

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 17, 2012

The Palo Alto Viking's football team dropped a 52-35 decision to the Serra High School Padres in the first round of the Central Coast Section Open Division Playoffs Friday night at Hod Ray Field. Paly...

Outside hitter Becca Raffel (14) sends a ball over the net during Palys straight set victory over the Sequoia Cherokees in the quarterfinals of CCS. Raffel had 16 digs, 15 kills and only one error, earning her MaxPrep Player of the Match honors.

Vikings sweep Sequoia, advance to semifinals of CCS

Kevin Dukovic, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2012

The Paly volleyball team (28-6) made quick work of the Sequoia Cherokees (22-7) Saturday night at Paly, rolling in three straight sets, 25-22, 25-11, 25-20. The match lasted a mere 72 minutes. Paly...

Paly Volleyball CCS Trailer

Pippa Raffel, Staff Writer November 7, 2012

Paly volleyball will be playing in the Central Coast Section (CCS) tournament this Saturday, November 10 at the Palo Alto High School gym.

Malcom Davis (14) hunts down the Spartans 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

Paly football brought an offensive show to Spartan Stadium on Friday afternoon, winning 56-28 and advancing to 7-2 (6-1 league) in a game where Justin Gates Mouton ('13) recorded three touchdowns and Matt...

Girls’ water polo dominates first round of league tournament

Spencer Drazovich, News Editor November 1, 2012

The girls' water polo team demolished Wilcox this evening by a score of 15-3. This game marked the first step in their quest for a Santa Clara Valley Athletic League title. The Vikings jumped out to...

Becca Raffel (14) returns the ball.  Raffel had 10 kills on the night.

Volleyball snaps Gunn’s win streak, clinches share of league title

Colin Patterson and James Harrison November 1, 2012

The Palo Alto High School volleyball team swept Gunn on Senior Night.  The Vikings won 25-17, 25-19 and 25-18 to end the Titans' five game win streak and bring the Vikes to a 12-2 league record. Gunn...

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