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Alec Olmstead (16) takes a swing in todays matchup against Los Altos High School.

Vikings Baseball Drops a Close One to the Los Altos Eagles 1-0

March 30, 2016

Despite a strong defensive effort led by pitcher Justin Hull (‘16), who had six strikeouts and pitched a complete game, the Vikings fell short of the Los Altos Eagles 1-0 in today’s matchup. Both...

Emma Staiger (18) wins the draw for the vikings in its 16-8 victory over Los Gatos

Paly kicks off league with a 16-8 win over the Los Gatos Wildcats

Maddy Atwater, Features Editor March 16, 2016

The girls’ lacrosse team kicked off league play with a 16-8 victory over Los Gatos Wednesday night at home. With sharp passing and intense offense the girls The wildcats may have won the opening...

Lauren Koyama (17) dribbles in last years game against the Titans.

History in the Making

Maddy Atwater, Features Editor January 8, 2016

Tonight marks a huge night in the Gunn-Paly extensive rivalry: Basketball Quad Night. All four teams (junior varsity boys and girls followed by varsity boys and girls) will compete against each other at...

Tony Caballero-Santana celebrates Viking touchdown with his teammates.

The Vikings fell short of the San Benito Haybalers 49-34

Maddy Atwater, Features Editor September 12, 2015

Taking the field after a hyped-up home opener, the Vikings battled against the San benito Haybalers, but were eventually defeated 49-34. After a depressing 33-0 loss in last years matchup, the team showed...

Boys lacrosse wins SCVAL semifinals 9-8

Boys’ lacrosse wins SCVAL semifinals 9-8

Zoe Bhargava, Staff Writer May 14, 2015

On Wednesday night, Paly boys’ lacrosse overcame the Mountain View Spartans 9-8 in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) semifinals. The game started off slow for the Vikings with one Paly...

Owen Plambeck (16) hits a pitch in the sixth inning. The Vikings took second place in SCVAL.

Baseball takes second in SCVAL

Priscilla Bell, Staff Writer May 16, 2014

The Saratoga Falcons took first place in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) on Friday afternoon, as Paly fell 13-4. It was the third game in the three-game series for the SCVAL finals between...

Baseball falls to Saratoga 8-4 in first round of SCVAL playoffs

Baseball falls to Saratoga 8-4 in first round of SCVAL playoffs

Alys Olmstead, Staff Writer May 14, 2014

  The Palo Alto Baseball team fell short to Saratoga with a score of 8-4 in the first SCVAL playoff game. The Vikings took an early lead, but were unable to come out victorious leaving them with a...

Boys’ lacrosse just clutches 11-6 win against the Los Altos Eagles

Ami Drez, News Editor April 17, 2014

The Palo Alto boy's lacrosse team started off strong in the first half and maintained their lead with a final score of 11-6. The Vikings came into the first quarter ready to dominate, with two goals...

Sam Kelley (14) anticipates his next shot. Kelley put up five goals to help the Paly Vikings defeat Lynbrook 11-8.

Boys’ water polo beats Lynbrook 11-8 in first round of SCVAL tournament

Zoe Bhargava and Paige Bara November 7, 2013

The Paly boys’ water polo team took on the Lynbrook Vikings in the first round of the SCVAL tournament, winning the game 11-8 in their home pool. Coach Brandon Johnson voiced his approval of his team’s...

Female Underclassmen of the year Megan Tall drive to the goal.

Female Upperclassman Athlete of the Year: Megan Tall

Tara Lawrence, Business Manager May 22, 2013

"I was that kid that played every sport," Megan Tall (‘14)  said, speaking of her childhood, “I played softball and basketball but... I’m more talented with my feet.” “Talented with her feet”...

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