Early into the first quarter, the Vikings score a touchdown and take the lead, 7-0.

At the bottom of the second quarter, no. 44 sophomore Danny Peters throws a pass, putting the Vikings up, 14-7.

Peters hands the ball off to no. 34 sophomore Josh Butler, leading to a first down for the Vikings.

The Paly Varsity Dance team performs at halftime, energizing the crowd heading into the second half.

No. 3 Jamir Shepard rushes past the 50-yard line, moving the Vikings closer to the end zone.

No. 9 senior Colin Giffen rushes down the field at the top of the third quarter, putting the Vikings up, 34-24.

We knew that if they [Carlmont] won this game, it would turn their program around," Giffen said. "So we knew they were gonna bring everything. And we brought everything and had a good outcome."

Butler sprints down left field, scoring a 58-yard touchdown in the third quarter, setting up the Viking victory.

Football coach Nelson Gifford talks to the team after the game. Gifford said he is happy about the win, and ready to focus on the next game, against Wilcox High School.

“Walking away from a very, very good Carlmont team, it’s a positive,” Gifford said. “We’re going to look at the film, evaluate it, find out ways we can improve, find out what we did well, and find areas of growth.”