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Unified Sports fosters inclusion and excitement for all abilities: Unified Sports Track Meet
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Ranging from elementary school athletes to post-secondary competitors, students from across the district participated in this year’s annual Unified Sports Track Meet on May 9. Organized and sponsored by the Na tional Honor Society [NHS] and a variety of sports teams, Unified Sports prioritizes the inclusion of students with all abilities, creating friendships between…
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STUNT team flies in record-setting season
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Throughout the years, the school has boasted top teams in a variety of sports. Teams that have won leagues, eviscerated competition, and even made it all the way to state championships, something that programs dream of from the moment of their first practice. For Newbury Park STUNT, a program that is as young as…
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NPHS boys’ golf team aces the 2026 season
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In the 2026 season, players on NPHS’ boys’ golf team have returned with more experience and a sense of self-motivation and connection. With a roster of many upperclassmen and a stronger commitment to practice outside of school, the team has seen noticeable improvement with an overall record of nine wins, three losses and zero…
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Women’s boxing class encounters success
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The thud of gloves hitting punching bags echoes across the gym, mixing with quick footsteps and the instructor’s calls. An atmosphere of energy fills the air as boxers learn and encourage each other. On April 4, the very first women’s-only boxing class took place at 805 MMA, a combat sports gym located in Thousand…
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Betting takes the fun out of sports
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Sports are supposed to be about competition, hard work and passion. Recently, though, it feels like something else has started to take over people’s minds: sports betting. What used to be about enjoyment has turned into constantly checking odds and payouts. It is changing the way people experience sports, and not for the better.…
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Agoura Hills hosts 38th annual Great Race
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On April 11, the 38th annual edition of the NatureMade Great Race of Agoura Hills, previously known as The Dole Race of Agoura Hills, was held. Originally beginning as a fundraiser for community elementary schools in 1986, the purpose of The Great Race was to support the schools, celebrate fitness and create a sense…
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Girls’ lacrosse success goes beyond the scoreboard
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On April 22, the Newbury Park girls’ varsity lacrosse team wrapped up its 2026 spring season. Their overall record, including non-league games, was 13-6 with nine regular-season wins and only three losses. The team has been practicing to improve this season, not only on the field, but also off the field through team bonding…
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The Dodgers are not ruining baseball
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Following a victory in the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are ready for a potential historical three-peat as the Major League Baseball [MLB] season kicks off. After years of disappointment and failure to get it done on the big stage, the Dodgers are finally the team to beat. But with winning, someone…
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Field event athletes bound and launch to new heights
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Track and field is associated by many with the sound of the starting pistol, a rush of adrenaline as the race begins and the celebration as a runner crosses the finish line. Fans in the stadium watch these events on the track, but surrounding it, field events involving throws and jumps take place. On…
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Students elevate their days with local hiking
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As warmer months are starting to approach, spending time outdoors is critical for not only our health or happiness, but also our understanding of the world around us. To feel the rocky textures beneath your feet as you progress up a mountain’s trail, simultaneously admiring the lush greenery around is a great way to…