Music serves many purposes in the sports world, fueling competitive spirits, setting mindsets and amplifying emotions. We asked Paly athletes to share the importance of pregame music, what songs they listen to before games and why.
Eleanor Ball (’28)
“I listen to music before games to focus and get myself hyped. I like WENT WEST because it has a good beat drop and it makes me more excited and energetic.”
Natalie Nava Magana (‘29)
“Listening to music before games makes me forget all my worries of the day and puts me in the right mindset to play the game. I’ve always loved R&B music, it always puts me in a good mood and mindset before games.”
Abers Boyarsky (‘26)
“ I listen to music before a game to change my mindset. ‘Transportin’ is fast-paced and upbeat it helps get my energy up and allows me to focus on it instead of the stress I’m feeling before a game the song gets me excited to go play football and compete.”
Jair Nucamendi (‘27)
“I like to listen to Hot Now and Young Boy in general because he’s a very hyper and aggressive artist which is what I want my mentality to be going to the game. I want to be excited, aggressive and at times a little mad.”
ULTIMATE PREGAME PLAYLIST
FLAG FOOTBALL
- WENT WEST – Eleanor Ball BabyChiefDoIt
- 4th & Goal – Natalie Nava Magana Lil Pete
- Foolish – Natalie Lava Magana Ashanti
- Tell Me When To Go – Kailia Lemming E-40
FOOTBALL
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Chip on my Shoulder – Nathan Rodriguez Rod Wave
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Transportin’ – Abers Boyarsky Kodak Black
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Hot Now – Eddie Ontiveros YoungBoy Never Broke Again
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POWER – Noah Dixon Kanye West
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Crazy Story, Pt. 3 – Levi Pires King Von
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Untouchable – Kaleb Osotonu YoungBoy Never Broke Again
