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Vinni Devitis swims his way into the waters
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Ever since a young age, Vinni DeVetis, junior, has loved swimming. As years passed by, he grew more and more fond of the sport, leading him to swim competitively. DeVetis was introduced to swimming through his family. “My two older brothers, Anthony and Dominic, swam before me. We have always just been THAT swim…
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Working the mat
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Wrestling, one of the most daunting sports, is currently in season here at NPHS, and the players worked hard to make this past season great. Brett Philbrook, senior, first started wrestling in his sophomore year after quitting baseball. “I spent my whole life not wanting to wrestle and playing baseball, regretting it and hating…
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LA mourns the loss of Lakers Legend
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For the past few weeks, the world has been mourning the loss of an icon, an idol to many, a husband, and most of all, a father. On the morning of Sunday, January 26, Kobe Bean Bryant and his daughter, Gigi, passed away in a helicopter crash along with seven other passengers on board.…
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Girls’ water polo swims to success
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The girls’ water polo season is soon coming to an end. With half of the league season left, it will be time for many seniors to say their final goodbyes to their last high school season. Many of these girls have known each other for a long time, meeting years ago during club…
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Unified Sports shoots for inclusivity
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It’s a hot Friday afternoon, and students across campus are filing out of their classrooms for the cafeteria, the quad, or perhaps to the basketball courts for Unified Sports practice. Every Friday, general and special education students come together to practice soccer, kickball or basketball. With the next Unified Sports event just two weeks…
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Hockey club holds high potential
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Ice hockey is not a sport offered by NPHS athletics. However, that has not stopped students from playing it. The NPHS hockey club allows students to play ice hockey in a casual setting and interact with other enthusiasts. Kyle Agnello, senior, has been playing hockey since he was nine. He joined the club in…
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Athletic trainers work behind the spotlight
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While the athletes are giving their best on the field, a group of students are silently watching from the crowd, constantly alert for any emergency situation that may happen. Although many people may not notice them in the game, the athletic trainers are an integral part in the athletic department. The main job of…
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Boys’ basketball swishes into season
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The boys varsity basketball team, with its diverse range of players from freshmen to seniors, started its season strong, with a record of 17-6 . The season has been going well, according to Andrew Wilson, senior. “We’ve had our ups and downs but we’re a tight knit group and are looking to end our…
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Wrestlers take to the mats
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“When you treat it like a serious game, it’s like playing chess.” Most would not compare the sport of wrestling to chess, but those who know the game know the strategy behind it, like junior varsity coach Chris Depalma. Wrestling is officially in season as of November. They have hosted and attended multiple meets…
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A slice of life on the ice
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Lander Etcheverry and Miranda Kolb, both juniors, are NPHS students who are also ice skaters. Both skate at the Iceoplex in Simi Valley, and they have been working hard on their routines and practices, each participating in unique events.