Sports

  • Unified Sports basketball shoots for inclusivity

    Unified Sports basketball shoots for inclusivity

    On March 28, dozens of students filled the stands. The cheers emanating from the gym could be heard across campus, marking the start of the Unified Sports basketball game against Thousand Oaks High School. The game ultimately ended in a tie, but both Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks athletes argue they put up a…

  • NPHS stunt cheer flies through the season

    NPHS stunt cheer flies through the season

    Through a combination of dedication, teamwork, athleticism and precision, the NPHS stunt cheer team is able to improve as a team and grow together. Starting off their regular season strong, the NPHS stunt team defeated Agoura High School 17-3 on March 12 during their first league match.  Kate McGowan, junior and captain, enters her…

  • NPHS baseball creates lasting memories

    NPHS baseball creates lasting memories

    After a 5-2 winning start, the NPHS varsity baseball team has already created limitless memories and learned many lessons since the beginning of the season. For many, baseball is a lifelong passion, and many student-athletes on the team have been playing since they could barely hold a bat. As assistant coach for the team,…

  • The NPHS swim team glides into the new season

    The NPHS swim team glides into the new season

    Led by a brand new head coach, the NPHS swim team enters the 2024-25 spring sport season. Coach Treci Horowitz aims to bring the team closer together, while also understanding how each individual can grow their skills. Despite being new to NPHS, Horowitz is not new to swimming, as she has coached at a…

  • NPHS Varsity softball team lets connection pave the way to success

    NPHS Varsity softball team lets connection pave the way to success

    The pillar of success in sports starts at their root: the team. The NPHS varsity girls’ softball team hopes to show how connection improves sportsmanship and overall dynamic while on the field. Any varsity sport comes with trials and tribulations; but the connections made along the way are arguably the memories that stick the…

  • Boys’ volleyball attacks the upcoming season

    Boys’ volleyball attacks the upcoming season

    Oftentimes, the season of spring is symbolic of renewal. With the spring season of NPHS sports beginning, the return of warm weather also marks a new season for boys’ volleyball. Though their season will begin anew, the team’s established connection has resumed– a vital element to their gameplay. Boys’ volleyball’s first game on Feb.…

  • Boys’ soccer shoots for the CIF title

    Boys’ soccer shoots for the CIF title

    Many would argue that fall sports at Newbury Park have set a remarkable precedent this year, with football, cross country and girls’ volleyball achieving successes by advancing through their respective CIF tournaments. With the winter season at hand, boys’ soccer hopes to achieve a division three title in the CIF Southern Section, adding to…

  • Girls’ water polo made a splash this season

    Girls’ water polo made a splash this season

    As the ‘24-‘25 winter sport season comes to a close, the NPHS girls’ water polo team argues that they have finished off a great season. The team, led by coach Isabel de Souza, won eight out of the 16 games. Currently the team is ranked fourth in the Marmonte League. In preparation for the…

  • Girls’ lacrosse gears up for their first D1 season

    Girls’ lacrosse gears up for their first D1 season

    Among the many spring sports beginning their preseason, one to keep an eye out for would be the girls’ lacrosse program. This year, the team is in division one and are hoping to bring home the title of CIF champions. In order to do that, they need to start off the season strong.  One…

  • CRPD offers sports for all ages

    CRPD offers sports for all ages

    Newbury Park High School offers numerous  sports, in which hundreds of students participate. While only a few of these students will go on to play these sports in the future, the Conejo Recreation & Park District [CRPD] offers a variety of sports to keep adults and senior citizens active, even in their busy lives.…