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Runners compete against their own records
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Inside the unpredictable world of cross-country, pursuing a personal record in every race is tiring and relentless. Students put in countless, strenuous hours of training to help maintain the endurance needed to be a cross-country runner. Cross-country runners are not likely to beat their personal record [PR] or fastest time in every race, but…
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Girls’ tennis serves on and off the court
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Serve. Swing. Hit. Going through the motions ingrained in their head, the Newbury Park High School girls’ tennis team is off to a great start. With different teammates and a new coach, the student athletes have been working hard to adjust to the changes that come with the 2024 season. Sandra Hutchins, the head…
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NPHS archers target strong mentality
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Breathe in, find your stance, and breathe out. In again pulling back the bow, and out. All that’s left is to line up the tip of the arrow to the center of the target. With the release, a sigh of relief is exhaled. Archers shoot arrow after arrow, moving through the physical motions, making…
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Girls’ volleyball rallies up for the 2024 season
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As the volleyball season begins, the anticipation builds. Claps and cheers echo through the gym as friends and family fill the stands. The Newbury Park High School (NPHS) varsity girls’ volleyball team kicked off their 2024 season on Sept. 10 against Agoura HS. The team’s preseason record was 11-5 after getting first place at…
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Ice hockey creates community in California
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Here in Southern California, it is not common to see ice. You are much more likely to find a roller skating rink than an ice skating rink, which is what makes ice hockey players in Southern California all the more dedicated. Hockey takes a lot of time to learn, as not only do athletes…
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Athletes unlock peak performance with their mindset
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Whether on the court or on the field, on the stage or in the water, people create energy doing the things they love. Sports are such a fundamental part of people’s lives, regardless if they enjoy watching them or are a dedicated player. Human connection comes from leaving the comfort zones we are confined…
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Girls’ flag football touches down another season
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The flag football team’s energy blows the stadium away. Win or lose, the players are always excited to step onto the field and give it their all. Even on the sidelines, teammates cheer each other on and bring their utmost enthusiasm to every game. The emotional and physical dynamic between all the girls is…
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A Year in Review: NPHS Sports Highlights
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Whether they were scoring goals, shooting baskets or hitting home runs, this year our NPHS athletes took their victories by storm. Several teams made it to the early rounds of CIF, championships and overall dominated their respective fields. With so many monumental achievements sweeping our athletic program, we felt that a deeper look through…
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Boys golf goes clubbing at the par
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Golf is often viewed as an individual sport, overlooking the team aspect, however, the Newbury Park boys’ golf team has been embracing the group support, allowing them to be united, while still focusing on their own game. Joshua Kim, sophomore, has been playing golf for five years and has been on the NPHS golf…
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Girls’ softball begins with a bang
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At Newbury Park High School’s softball field, the record breaking girls’ team practices how to become better every day and improve their bond as a team. The field has been there through many seasons, triumphs and defeats, and the girls plan to play to their full potential through the end of the season. The…