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Teachers inspire athletes throughout campus
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Amongst the busy schedules, long hours and tiring weeks, teachers at Newbury Park High School [NPHS] balance so much more than just their daily classes. With over 2,000 students and 20 available sports teams at Newbury, there is immense room for overlap in teachers’ day-to-day lives when connecting with students. Sports culture at NPHS…
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Girls’ wrestling fights for the top spot
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On the mat, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] girls wrestling team has dueled its way to the top. This season, the team was Marmonte League champions and made it to the quarter-finals of CIF duals. For senior co-captain Madison Black, this season has been the culmination of her high school wrestling career, currently…
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Pedro Costa attacks his final soccer season
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For senior Pedro Costa, the sport of soccer has always been a pillar of his everyday life. From the moment he could walk, he was introduced to the game. What began as a simple way to stay active became a lifestyle that honed competition, relationships and an abundance of memories. The experience of a…
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NP mountain biking pedals to new medals
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While birds often travel in groups across the skies, local mountain bikers flock together and ride across the trails and scenery that populate the Conejo Valley. At Newbury Park High School [NPHS], the school has become a center for mountain biking across the area and is home to one of the most prominent local…
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Tyler Loop’s missed kick sparks widespread criticism
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From the amateur to professional level, the benefits of the sports world pull athletes into an experience that can define their lives. However, a lingering expectation of performance always sticks with the athlete’s mind beyond any benefits, and the drawbacks of potential failure can completely change the mental outlook of an otherwise successful athlete.…
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Youth sports set athletes up for success
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For many seniors at Newbury Park High School [NPHS], softball has been able to bring them together, helping them create life-long memories, lessons and friendships they can cherish forever. Along with the seniors, their coach has fostered support and guided them from their first years playing softball to their final high school season. For…
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NPHS dance team competes their way to the top
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Since July, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] dance team has been preparing for their competition season, which began on Jan. 11 with the West Coast Elite Competition at Westlake High School. Training multiple times a week, inside and outside of scheduled class time, the team walked away with numerous high-placing awards. As a…
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NPHS students think surfing is swell
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Despite the winter season in January, many California surfers hit their stride and continue to show up at beaches, braving the crashing waves and turning tides. These surfers include NPHS students, whose athletic abilities extend beyond the bounds of the fields and courts on campus. During the summer months, Zoe Hardwick, sophomore, spends every…
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Girls’ soccer dribbles through construction
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Every sport has their typical venue; between courts, fields and pools, there is a respective place for all athletes to practice. If this area was taken away, change would arise. Beginning on Dec. 22, 2025, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] track and field has been under construction, altering the girls’ varsity soccer season.…
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Boys soccer seniors face rebuilding year
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Last year, NPHS boys’ soccer consisted of 29 players—19 of them being seniors. This year, the program returns with the goal of rebuilding with a fresh squad of newly varsity players and some returning athletes. Keeping consistent with last year, the team still aims to advance through the CIF tournament and win the Marmonte…