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How do you keep cozy on the bench during those chilly winter games?

Winter Athlete Sideline Swag

Emma Beckstrom, Staff Writers December 16, 2011

The Viking asked Paly Athletes how they keep cozy on the bench during those chilly winter games. The girls said: "It gets pretty chilly in the winter time, so I throw on a sweatshirt, some baggy-a**...

Sportsmanship: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Sportsmanship: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Austin Poore December 16, 2011

Imagine that your football team was beaten 26-0. You are bruised, battered, and in a horrible mood after being shut out and humiliated during the loss. You wearily trudge over to exchange the traditional,...

An x-ray reveals the broken orbital bone (shown right) varsity football and baseball player Justin Grey (12) sustained his Junior year.  Since then Grey has bounced back and emerged as a vital component of the football teams success this season.

Against all odds: Justin Grey’s remarkable return to the spotlight

Kevin Dukovic, Staff Writer December 16, 2011

Life is full of opportunities, and for varsity football and baseball player Justin Grey (‘12), one arose in a football game against Milpitas last year. Three quarters into the contest, Paly held a...

An x-ray of Hoglunds broken tibia.

Road to Recovery

Nina Kelty, Staff Writer December 16, 2011

Ben Macias (‘12) walked up in the back field, preparing to stop any ball carrier coming his direction.  After the ball snapped and the play began, his knee smashed into his opponent, forcing him to...

Beneath the surface

Beneath the surface

Kevin Dukovic, Jacob Lauing, and Nora Rosati November 18, 2011

“HE’S-A-WHITE-GUY! HE’S-A-WHITE-GUY!” a large block of seniors vehemently chanted after Holger Thorup (‘12) dunked during the gym rally on the fourth day of Spirit Week. The chant was directed...

Power 10

Power 10

Sammy Solomon, Grant Shorin, Staff Writers November 18, 2011

“Power ten! Power ten!” These words translate to “all or nothing” in the life of a crew member. “Power ten” is the coxswain’s (the person who steers the boat and directs the team) command...

Scott Jurek runs with a Tarahumara Raramuri. These Raramuri, or runners, have been credited for pioneering the sport of ultramarathoning.

Running After Dark

Hilda Huang, Staff Writer November 17, 2011

 It’s Saturday. “The race starts at about five in the morning,” ultra-marathon runner Stan Jensen said of his 1999 experience running the Leadville 100-mile ultramarathon. “There are around 600...

Chris Bisbee (‘12)  smiles after coming out of the game against Mountain View . Bisbee has had a broken arm for four weeks.

Playing Through Injuries

Scotty Bara, Staff writer November 16, 2011

“Man up. Come on, the team needs you! Push through the pain! Don’t wimp out! Shake it off!” This is not uncommon language for high school athletes to hear during a game or practice. But when is enough,...

Suck for Luck

Suck for Luck

Austin Poore, Staff Writer November 16, 2011

The end of every sports season brings with it a heightened sense of urgency for nearly all teams involved, which is why it is often called a “race to the finish.” Whether they are competing for first...

Team Moms

Nina Kelty, Staff Writer November 16, 2011

Theresa Anderson watches from the stands as the Paly football team takes the field.  She blends in with the rest of the crowd, but her contribution to the team is more than most. The night before,...

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