It’s a classic image: fans on one side of the stadium screaming for their school while the other side chants for theirs. The players are deep in the game, both sides hoping to emerge as the champion and bring the coveted title to their side of town. Although the local rivalry between Gunn and Paly...

Check out the first installment of The Oracle's "Inside Practice" series, in which Gunn athletes give behind-the-scenes tours of their daily training.  

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...