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Cross country races past coronavirus
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COVID-19 is affecting everyone, including the cross country team that was number one in the nation last year, but the virus is not stopping them and they are still practicing hard. Leo and Lex Young, sophomores, and Dev Doshi, freshman, are among the runners who are working to make sure they are ready to…
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Surfers ride the waves through quarantine
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The waters of Southern California stayed open (for the most part) for surfers to ride the waves all summer despite most sports being cancelled due to social distancing orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the surfing community is small in Newbury Park, there are a few students who have a huge passion for the…
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Virtual cheer jumps into fall season
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With a spirited team ready for action and a group of new faces eager to join the fun, Newbury Park High School’s cheer team will not be letting the online school border ruin their season. From online workouts to weekly Zoom meetings, cheerleaders have been busy learning new jumps, tricks and dances to prepare…
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Senior athletes move past COVID-19
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Imagine a world with no movement. A world where time is stopped and there is no physical social interaction. The lack of motion and socializing takes away one aspect of society that brings people together- Athletics. No more crowds gathering on bleachers, or a game for them to see anyway. This is the world…
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Girls’ lacrosse prepares for CIF
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Starting back in September, the girls’ lacrosse team has put in a gruesome amount of time on the field preparing for their CIF season. Erin Duffy, senior on varsity, has specific goals while also preparing for college lacrosse. “This season, I’m focused on getting ready to play next year in college and working on…
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Softball players hit it out of the park
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Softball is a game of anticipation, players holding their breath at every hit of the bat, every stealing of a base, especially when all bases are loaded. Many students have joined the team, adding to the thrill and excitement of the game. Alexa Paradis, sophomore, has been playing softball for seven years and loves…
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Students kickflip into skateboarding
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Upside down with the board still on their feet, skaters are able to do things that make others jealous. The board designs, complicated tricks and oversized hoodies all give off a feeling of swagger. However, there is much more to skateboarding than fits the stereotype, as students have perfected the craft in many ways.…
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Boys’ Volleyball slaps their way into the new season
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The grind never stops for our Boys’ Volleyball team. As soon as the last school bell rings, the nets come up and the gym comes alive with the slaps of volleyballs flying around the court. After winning league champions last year, the team is chasing that glory again. The team believes they have the…
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Flaherty’s fencers fight for fun
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Every Wednesday and Thursday after school, the members of the fencing interest group come together to dress in much-needed safety gear and report to the balcony between the B and C building, where they can be seen taking on each other in duels in a sport that is more than 700 years old. Sean…
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Boys’ Tennis prepares for season
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The spring season is here and one of the sports practicing their game is the boys’ tennis team, under the direction of head coach Richard Kick. Awaiting the start of the season, the boys arrive at the NPHS courts after school to practice. Many of the boys on the team have been playing tennis…