More About Being Sore

Marina Foley, Staff Writer
January 25, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Foley Files

Competitive sports are a sacrifice. Leaving practice with ice on every muscle possible, imagining the pain tomorrow will bring. A cold shower to give me a burst of energy to make it through the last hours of the day. In the end, nothing feels better than laying in a nice warm bed after a long day. Getting... Read more »

Fresh off a loss

Marina Foley, Blogger
January 6, 2012
Filed under Blogs, Foley Files

A long, silent drive is not ideal after losing. Reflecting on your game is always a positive factor, but anything over an hour is just too much for one match. It starts to take a toll on your confidence. Instead of being constructive, it quickly becomes destructive. Late Sunday afternoon, there I was,... Read more »

Only so far

Marina Foley, Blogger
December 16, 2011
Filed under Blogs, Foley Files

She took role, pronouncing practically everyone's names wrong, including mine. The entire second grade class laughed as the substitute teacher turned Marina into Mariana, and Conrad into Ken-rad. I laughed at the substitutes extra letter in my name, but Conrad didn't laugh at his new name. He gave Mrs.... Read more »

The gender battle

Marina Foley, Blogger
December 10, 2011
Filed under Blogs, Foley Files

In a broad spectrum, compared to women, men are bigger, faster, stronger, and more athletic. This is not to say that women are lesser, or should be treated with any less respect. Because of these prominent traits in men, their games are often played quickly and physically, making them sports much more... Read more »

One last try

Marina Foley, Blogger
December 2, 2011
Filed under Blogs, Foley Files

Two wins in a whole year isn't quite what I would call a successful season. My team, the girls' soccer team, did not have a spectacular season last year. My freshman year, going on four years ago, the team made it to the finals of Central Coast Section. At the time, I was excited to be there with... Read more »

Oh, Thanksgiving

Marina Foley, Blogger
November 27, 2011
Filed under Blogs, Foley Files

Turkey smothered in cranberry sauce next to a mountain of mashed potatoes and endless desserts just waiting to be devoured. Who doesn't love thanksgiving? By the end of the night I can always judge how much I really like the food by the magnitude of my stomach ache. This year it came early, right... Read more »

Swim Dog, Swim!

Marina Foley, Blogger
November 20, 2011
Filed under Blogs, Foley Files

When I look at my dog Bebe, we have nothing in common. She looks up at me with her puppy eyes, but I've seen cuter. To say I'm not an animal person would be an understatement. It's not that I have a problem with them, I just refuse to stop my routine to give her a daily dose of rubs and kisses. When... Read more »

Don’t stink, Paly!

Marina Foley, Blogger
October 30, 2011
Filed under Blogs, Foley Files

Girls rule, boys drool. Boys stink, girls...well, not too fast there, clever elementary school kids. Rhymes on the playground are harmless, but the smell emanating from the team rooms and locker rooms are a different story. Girls love to blame the boys - saying their football pads and cleats fumes... Read more »

Girls’ water polo loses to crosstown rival Gunn, 6-9

Marina Foley, Blogger
October 26, 2011
Filed under Water Polo - Girls

Palo Alto water polo fell to crosstown rival Gunn 6-9 on senior night, Tuesday, Oct. 25. The stands were filled with fans for the Lady Vikes’ last home game. Gunn came out strong with three goals in the first quarter, but Skylar  Dorosin ('12) put Palo Alto on the score board scoring the last goal... Read more »

Whenever you’re ready

Marina Foley, Staff Writer
October 6, 2011
Filed under Blogs, Foley Files

The better you look, the better you feel, the better you play. It’s all relative, no matter what sport you play or game you compete in. Confidence on the field gives the player ability to be calm and collected, while intimidation runs rampant throughout the opposing team. If executed correctly, faking... Read more »