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

Niall Patrick, Staff Writer
April 26, 2013
Filed under Columns, Pro Sports, Top Stories

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 North Korean player's name was announced when all of a sudden, a loud uproar rang out through... Read more »

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

Chris Smith, Staff Writer
February 10, 2013
Filed under Basketball - Boys, Top Stories

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 finished with a game high 16 points. Keller Chyst (‘14) had a monster block in the first minutes... Read more »

Lady Vikes lose despite big game from Alipate

Chris Smith, Staff Writer
February 4, 2013
Filed under Basketball - Girls, Top Stories

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 was too much for the Lady Vikes’ full court pressure. The Vikings’ record falls I thought... Read more »

Girls’ soccer adds another win after shutting out Lynbrook

James Harrison, Staff Writer
January 25, 2013
Filed under Soccer - Girls

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 ball. The first goal scored by the Vikings came from center back Olivia Musil ('15) 10 minutes into... Read more »

Viking Tries Figure Skating

Paul Bienaimé, Staff Writer
December 14, 2012
Filed under Videos

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 on how the day went. Filmed by Spencer Drazovich and Paul Bienaimé. Edited by Paul Bienaimé.

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

Chris Smith, Staff Writer
November 7, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Top Stories, Water Polo - Girls

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 to tie it up but the Haymakers came right back to score the game winning goal taking the 9-8 victory. Defense... Read more »

NHL lockout drags on with no end in sight

Chris Smith, Staff Writer
November 2, 2012
Filed under Pro Sports, Top Stories

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 Sept. 15, after a collective bargaining agreement could not be reached with the National Hockey League... Read more »

Girls’ Wopo defeats Los Altos 7-5

Chris Smith, Staff Writer
October 23, 2012
Filed under Fall Sports, Top Stories, Water Polo - Girls

The stands were completely full on senior night as the Lady Vikes took to the pool to take on league rival Los Altos High School. Senior Goaltender Abby Bromberg ('13) and attacker Martine LeClerc ('13) had stand out games to lead the Vikings to an emotional victory. The game started out fast paced.... Read more »

Girls’ water polo defeats Wilcox 8-5

Chris Smith, Staff Writer
October 11, 2012
Filed under Top Stories, Water Polo - Girls

On a cold wet Thursday night, the Lady Vikes took to the pool against league rival Wilcox High School. Tess Van Hulsen('14) led the way for the Vikings scoring four goals in the team's 8-4 win. Wilcox came off to a hot start, scoring in the opening minute. Wilcox had many more opportunities to score... Read more »

Girls’ wopo falls to cross-town rival Gunn 6-4

Chris Smith, Staff Writer
October 2, 2012
Filed under Top Stories, Water Polo - Girls

On a hot Tuesday afternoon, the Palo Alto High School girls' water polo team took on cross-town rival Gunn at Paly. The hard-fought physical battle ended with a score of 6-4 in Gunn's favor. Defense was the story of the first half for both teams. Paly got off to a slow start allowing Gunn to get on... Read more »