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

Elena Chavez (14) returns a serve during practice as her team prepares for the Santa Catalina Invitational Tournament.

Girls’ tennis preview: Same team, new enthusiasm

Megan Valencia, Staff Writer September 5, 2013

Unlike many of the other fall sports, girls' tennis has always been an individual sport. However, this year the new Paly varsity girls’ tennis players look to play effectively together, rostering a...

North Korean sports feel the effects of rising tensions within the country

North Korean sports feel the effects of rising tensions within the country

Niall Patrick, Staff Writer April 26, 2013

On July 25, 2012, days before the opening ceremony for the London Olympics, the North Korean women’s soccer team was scheduled to play Colombia. Even before the game started, problems began to arise. A...

Dawkins and Petriceks pour in 32, outlast Gunn 54-41

Dawkins and Petriceks pour in 32, outlast Gunn 54-41

Chris Smith, Staff Writer February 10, 2013

Boys' basketball took to the court in a hostile environment at Gunn High School to cap off the five game showcase between the two rival schools. Aubrey Dawkins (‘13) and Aldis Petriceks (‘13) both...

Annie Susco (13) dribbles the ball during Palys game against Gunn. The Lady Vikes lost 40-34 to Lynbrook High School, dropping their record to (8-11) overall and (4-4) in SCVAL league play.

Lady Vikes lose despite big game from Alipate

Chris Smith, Staff Writer February 4, 2013

Under the lights at quad night, the girls’ basketball suffered a 40-34 loss to Lynbrook High School last Friday. Despite a 13 point performance by Charlotte Alipate (‘14), Lynbrook’s uptempo offense...

Alyssa Maharaj (14) dribbles past Lynbrook defenders before taking a shot. The Vikings went on to win 4-0 and stay undefeated in league play.

Girls’ soccer adds another win after shutting out Lynbrook

James Harrison, Staff Writer January 25, 2013

The Lady Vikes showed their league dominance again as they breezed by league opponent Lynbrook High 4-0 on Friday night. The Vikings controlled the game with their clear advantage in possession of the...

Keri Gee (14) during a volleyball game between Paly and Sequoia. The Paly volleyball team (28-6) defeated the Sequoia Cherokees (22-7) in three straight sets, 25-22, 25-11, 25-20.

Exceeding expectations

Jordan Gans, Staff Writer December 15, 2012

The Palo Alto volleyball team has defied all odds. Winning two state titles in a row is a extraordinary accomplishment, but the team’s exploits this season are arguably just as impressive. According...

Walker Mess (13) dressed in his Kenyon attire  practices his signature

Committed to Excellence

Jordan Gans, Staff Writer December 15, 2012

Palo Alto High School’s dominating athletics lead to many ahtletes committing to college programs. Many young athletes aspire to commit to the college of their dreams. Being committed is a badge of...

Viking Tries Figure Skating

Paul Bienaimé, Staff Writer December 14, 2012

Zach Rizk and Paul Bienaimé of the Viking Magazine went out onto the ice to try figure skating with pro figure skater, Angela Pomeroy. This video shows their figure skating lesson and shares their thoughts...

Emma Wolfe (14) fires at the San Benito goal during the first round of the CCS playoffs.

Girls’ water polo loses 9-8 to San Benito in first round of CCS

Chris Smith, Staff Writer November 7, 2012

On Tuesday evening with the season on the line, it was a battle to the bitter end but the Lady Vikes came up short as the Haymakers advanced. Katie Francis (‘15) scored with 23 seconds left in the game...

Alexander Ovechkin plays in the KHL for his home town in Moscow, Russia. Many NHL players are playing overseas due to the recent lockout.

NHL lockout drags on with no end in sight

Chris Smith, Staff Writer November 2, 2012

After the National Hockey League (NHL) collective bargaining agreement expired the full season is in jeopardy due to a stalemate between the owners and players. The NHL owners declared a lockout on...

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