Most high school students active on social media platforms can recall, at one point, having seen a congratulatory college athletic-recruitment post. Some show athletes dressed in the merchandise of their new college or university, while others share personalized video announcements or posters. These...

Enthusiastic for a page dedicated to myself and the clever headline “Kelvin takes a shot at basketball,” I was in high spirits... until I found out Social Media Editor senior Ellie Yuan had already taken a “shot” at water polo in September. Ellie carefully documented her time in water polo, recording...

This winter season, the wrestling team will train under a new head coach, Jorge Barajas, after former coach Braumon Creighton’s contract was not renewed for the 2023-24 season. The team will be competing in the upper division of the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League after an undefeated season last...

Football is arguably the U.S.’ most beloved sport. Deeply ingrained in the entertainment and sports industries, it has served as a source of identity and history for rural towns and large cities alike. The sport has grown massively since its creation in the 19th century, with widespread participation...

According to NPR, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., a title it has held for the last five years. Palo Alto’s pickleball community is growing alongside others worldwide, with round-robin tournaments and hit-arounds at local parks and country clubs. Senior Reed Flinchbaugh, an avid...

Athletes of the Month are chosen by Sports Commissioner junior Beverly Lamis, Athletic Director Curt Johansen and Assistant Athletic Director Kevin Johnson based on each athlete’s player statistics. They will be displayed every month on The Oracle’s website and once per season in The Oracle’s print...

Eating a Wendy’s four-by-four burger and fries and then running a mile around the track. Getting a dubious haircut. Doing TikTok dances every day for a month. In some fantasy-football leagues, losing comes at a great cost. Traditions like these add flavor to the virtual world of fantasy football,...

Athletic trainer Gagan “Gee” Cheema helps student athletes with injuries related to muscles, ligaments, joints and tendons, as well as organ injuries and concussions. Her work extends past the physical — she also helps athletes confront the mental stress of dealing with injuries. “There’s a...

When sophomore Olivia Zhu first began to compete in artistic swimming, her aunt gave her a keychain to distinguish her bag from her teammates’. This keychain, however, has become much more than a name tag for Zhu — it serves as a marker of hope and success as she transfers it from bag to bag when...

As someone who’s deeply invested in all things NBA — maybe a little too invested sometimes — I pride myself on my basketball knowledge. With the 2023-24 season around the corner, I’m breaking down some players and teams readers should consider and providing predictions for the season’s playoffs. Players...