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Volleyball sets up for another season
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After taking second place in league for the first time in 18 years, girls’ volleyball is making moves to build a lasting legacy for future panthers. Chris Forrest, coach of the varsity girl’s volleyball team, has been impressed with the turnout from the team last year and anticipates another great season. “These girls want…
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Serena Williams transcended tennis
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Serena Williams’s story is often portrayed as the “American Dream”, a severe misinterpretation riddled with phrases like “unique work ethic” and “visionary father.”. In reality, Williams’s story is one rare, almost impossible, outcome of the countless low-income black families with the same determination. On Sept. 2, 41-year old Williams played the last tennis match…
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Water polo descends into a new season
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The varsity boys’ water polo team kicked off the season Sept. 5 with a win against Long Beach, scoring 13-7, and have continued to work hard, presently having won five more games. The team plans to work very hard this season and have high hopes for CIF, anticipating to get a ring. Jack Germann,…
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NPHS football continues with their winning streak
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The Newbury Park Varsity football team shocked fans with a smashing victory against El Camino Real High School on Aug. 26 with an ending score of 51-0. Their victory did not end there, with another huge victory against Crespi High School on Sept. 2. Carson Berry, junior, and the starting right tackle for the…
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Newbury Park stunt cheer team soars into action
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The Newbury Park stunt cheer team eagerly counted down to the start of the spring season, working hard to perform their best at the first regular season competition on March 25 at Agoura High School. For many on the team, their love for stunt cheer sparked years before beginning high school. Lauren Kulle, sophomore…
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NPHS Swim team dives into competition
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The NPHS swim team prioritizes repetition in practice in order to maintain success and accomplish their goals during this 2022 spring season. Reese Bentley, sophomore, swims for the varsity team and has been swimming competitively since she was nine. Outside of the high school team, Bentley also swims for a club team. “I am…
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Hip hop choreographs creativity on campus
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Once the music turns on, the excitement begins for the NPHS hip hop club as they practice for their next big number. Starting up at the beginning of the school year, the hip hop club strives to foster a collaborative environment to dance, choreograph and create. Nour Abdelhadi, senior and co-captain and choreographer of…
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NPHS Track races towards New York
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On March 12 and 13, several track and field runners made their way to nationals in New York to compete against different high schools in the nation. Six NPHS students participated in different events, including the 4xMile relay, a 2 mile championship race, a mile race and an 800 meter. Running 16:29.31 in the…
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Girls’ sand volleyball sets up for success
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As the girls’ indoor volleyball season ends in late October, many players return to the court for sand volleyball, which starts up in the spring. Sand volleyball was just made a CIF sport, and many of the players are hopeful at making playoffs. The team practices twice a week with tournaments on the weekend.…
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Boys’ tennis makes a “racquet”
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With the new spring season approaching, many sports teams are making their way back onto the fields and courts. For the NPHS boys tennis team, the start of this new season means more opportunities and more excitement. Ronak Santhosh, junior and varsity singles player, has been on the team since his freshman year and…