Vikings narrowly defeat Indians in first round of CIF State Championships Andrew Zhao and Kevin O’Brien February 29, 2024
Vikings fall short in CCS semifinals against Bears Ketan Altekar-Okazaki and Maxwell Zhang February 26, 2024
![Viking senior Isaiah Phillips pushes past Cougar defender in the first round of the Central Coast Sectionals Tuesday night in a home game against the Evergreen Valley Cougars. According to Viking assistant coach Jim Bitler, the team's success is driven by their dedication and unity. "The kids that we have at this basketball program [and] their willingness to sacrifice and compete at a real high level and come together as a team," Bitler said. "It’s been really special to watch."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_8010-1200x754.jpg)
![Palo Alto High School Viking senior guard Riley Yuen dribbles past a Menlo-Atherton High School Bear to get to the basket during the team’s semifinals Central Coast Section match on Thursday. Although the Vikings mounted a comeback in the first quarter, the team was not able to keep that lead and ultimately fell to the Menlo-Atherton High School Bears, 49-54. According to Viking head coach Jeff LaMere, he was proud of the way his team battled through adversity during the match. “It [the pressure of the match] wasn't so much about it being a semifinal game as it was about the opponent we're playing,” LaMere said. “One of the difficult things about a tournament is the quick one-day turnaround. We talked a lot about how to prepare against their ball pressure … and our guys did a good job. Overall, I'm proud of our effort and how we fought the entire game.” (Photo: Ketan Altekar-Okazaki)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2M4A4202-e1708906422127-1200x842.jpg)
