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Over the past several years, NPHS has seen a change in the makeup of the “boys” football team. The new school year has inaugurated Ashley Washington, freshman, and Hope Chavez, sophomore, into the Panther family and the school football program. This was Washington and Chavez’s first year playing football, but they both have a…
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Girls’ volleyball wrapped up their season with a positive mindset and hopeful outlooks on the future. On Oct. 31, the team went head to head with Notre Dame Academy and unfortunately, were not able to win the match. Although the playoffs did not go as planned, their journey to get to there is one…
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Lindsey Mueller, junior, started playing golf with her dad when she was ten years old. Mueller and her dad played for fun at the Spanish Hills Country Club, where she fell in love with the sport. Mueller continues to play nearly every day to continue improving. At two competitions on Oct. 11 and 19,…
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After a season of records, redemption and ending a seven year playoff drought, the Boys’ Water Polo team was ecstatic with their ending to the year, yet for some, their final game marked the end of a journey four years in the making. As the clock ticked down in their final game against Walnut,…
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October has come and gone, and Major League Baseball playoffs have come to an end. Fans witnessed a record breaking postseason and an eventful seven game world series to cap off a jam-packed year of baseball that will not be forgotten. Both the National League Champions, the Dodgers, and the American League Champions, the…
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According to CBS News, about 176 individuals are treated in emergency rooms for skateboarding related injuries every day. While even experienced skaters cannot avoid all accidents, taking simple safety precautions can spare another unwanted and easily preventable injury. Matthew Lawson, junior, has been skating on-and-off for 11 years and enjoys the independent nature…
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Some students take interest in fast-paced games such as tennis or basketball, but others prefer a slower type of game. Pickleball offers that slow gameplay as well as a little intensity. Contrary to popular belief, pickleball does not actually involve pickles. The game draws many similarities to table tennis. A paddle is used to…
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Almost everyone has been to the beach and for many it is their “happy place.” Yet for the lucky few, the beach is where they come to work everyday. Holly Maine, senior, hopes to make the beach her office as she trains to become a lifeguard. “I am hoping that will be my career……
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The puck is hit and slides across the ice right to the player in front of the goal. The crowd grows loud as everyone’s attention is on him. The player raises his hockey stick and takes a shot straight to the goal. The buzzer rings throughout the entire stadium as the whole crowd cheers.…
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From broken fingers to back injuries, cheer team has been through it all. When people are being thrown into the air, the stakes are high, so when given the responsibility to ensure the safety of a teammate, it is key to have proper technique. When the team gets ready to stunt, the coaches work…