A new school year means new athletes. Every year each sport loses crucial members of their teams with the hope that up and coming juniors will take leadership responsibilities into their own hands....
On March 11th 2011 the 5th biggest earthquake since 1900 hit Japan and sent aftershocks over the country. The earthquake also triggered a tsunami that accelerated to a speed of 500 miles per hour and...
1. GOING FOR WIN #3?
It was a rough year for the lady Vikes soccer team. In a season plagued with an inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, Paly struggled through league play coming up with...
In a fast paced game, whether you hit the ground, the ball, or another player, it hurts. In contact sports players are taught to hit harder than their opponent so it hurts less.
In baseball getting...
This year the Female Underclassman of the Year Award goes to Nina Kelty (‘13). Kelty is a member of both the varsity soccer and varsity lacrosse teams at Paly. Her fluid athleticism allows her to dominate...
Most commonly in red, yellow, or white, the band with a large capital “C” printed in black signifying the captain, may be the single most intimidating piece of swag a player can have.
When I see...
Dedication to the game is a necessity for any competitive athlete. The majority of higher level coaches require attendance from all players injured or not. For me, now a permanent bench warmer, it’s...
Parents are always telling their growing children, eat everything on your plate and drink a whole glass of milk if you want to be big and strong one day. My parents were no different.
Since the age...
Having devoted the past 14 years of my childhood to competitive soccer, I now realize having a life might be worth it. Compared to other 11 year olds in the soccer scene, my childhood wasn't filled with...
The time is 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. With 20 minutes until varsity lacrosse practice, Layla Memar (‘12) and Jordan Smith (‘13) embark on their trekfrom sixth period history, Paly’s northernmost...
