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Jan 19, 2025 | 
palyvoice.com | Andrew Z. Zhao
In a battle for first place in the De Anza League, the Palo Alto High School Vikings (14-2) defeated the Milpitas Trojans (13-3), 44-37, in a tight game decided in the final quarter Wednesday night at Palo Alto High School. According to Viking head coach Jeff LaMere, the Trojans have a history of being a strong defensive team. “Their [Trojan] defense is what it has been for the last few years,” LaMere said. “It’s hard to simulate it in practice, and they don’t let you make passes at all.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
palyvoice.com | Andrew Z. Zhao |Alex Chang
In a game marked by commanding defense and efficient scoring, the Palo Alto High School boys basketball team (4-1) dominated the Fremont High School Firebirds (3-4), 68-37, Monday night. According to Viking senior forward Jorell Clark, the team entered the game determined to avoid surprises. “We’re probably the better team going into it, but we still can’t take any team easy because that can lead to disaster,” Clark said.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
palyvoice.com | Andrew Z. Zhao |Kevin O'Brien
In their sixth game of the season, the Palo Alto High School girls’ basketball team (2-4) fell to the Lynbrook Vikings (2-2), 25-44, Thursday night at home. According to Viking head coach Kevin Blunt, the Vikings had a hard time holding off Lynbrook. “They [Lynbrook] are super physical, and we’re super young, and we don’t understand the physicality of the varsity game yet, and so that was one of the things that I wanted to emphasize,” Blunt said.
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Dec 12, 2024 | 
palyvoice.com | Kevin O'Brien |Andrew Z. Zhao
In the team’s first home game of the season, the Palo Alto High School girls’ basketball team (2-3) defeated the James Lick Comets (0-4) in a dominating defensive game, 56-14, Friday night. From winning zero games last year to gaining their second win so far, the Vikings are starting their season off strong. According to Viking head coach Kevin Blunt, his main goal this year is to develop the young team.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
palyvoice.com | Andrew Z. Zhao |Alex Chang
So, you’ve got a Broadway musical with a 20-year legacy, millions of devoted fans who know every lyric by heart and themes of friendship and prejudice that resonate with all ages. But how do you preserve those profound messages and bring them to the big screen? “Wicked,”- directed by Jon M. Chu and released over Thanksgiving break, tackles these challenges distinctly well and brings Glinda and Elphaba’s story to life.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
palyvoice.com | Andrew Z. Zhao
In the semifinals of Division III Central Coast Section football playoffs, the Palo Alto High School Vikings (6-6) lost to the Aptos Mariners (7-5), 49-35, ending the Vikings’ playoff run and season. Viking head coach David DeGeronimo said the Vikings prepared thoroughly but still lost the game. “The preparation was there, and the effort was there,” DeGeronimo said.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
palyvoice.com | Andrew Z. Zhao |Kevin O'Brien
On Senior Night for the Palo Alto High School girls’ volleyball team, the Vikings (29-4) beat the Los Altos Eagles (13-19), 3-1, qualifying the Vikings for the Central Coast Section playoffs as league champions Monday night at home. Viking head coach Chris Crader said he is proud of the seniors for making a major impact on the team. “These four kids [seniors] have come so far,” Crader said. “They’ve brought the program to such a great place over the last two years when they’ve all been on varsity.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
palyvoice.com | Kevin O'Brien |Andrew Z. Zhao
How do you connect with the students in the Palo Alto Unified School District? Chris Colohan, a candidate for the PAUSD school board says he has answered that question in many ways. He is a father of two PAUSD students, has subbed at all fifteen schools, and has been a member of the Parent Teacher Association for over seven years. According to Colohan, his experience within the school district gave him the confidence to run for school board.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
palyvoice.com | Andrew Z. Zhao |Kevin O'Brien
October 16, 2024 The grass and football field were soaked wet after Palo Alto High School’s second Spirit Week rally, which took place during lunch Tuesday in the Earl Hansen Viking Stadium. The games featured a water bucket challenge and a donut-eating competition. In the first activity, students competed with other grades to quickly pour water between buckets, while blindfolded. The second activity involved students eating a donut on a string as fast as possible without using their hands.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
palyvoice.com | Alex Chang |Andrew Z. Zhao
In the third game of the girls varsity flag football’s first ever season, the Palo Alto High School Vikings (0-2) fell to the Santa Clara Bruins (14-4) at Palo Alto High School, in a closely contested match (6-12) filled with strong defense from both sides. The Bruins having played more games were the more experienced team coming into this game. According to Viking junior team captain and quarterback Kailia Leming, her team does not have many players with prior experience.
