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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…
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Although many people have not participated in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), it has recently gained popularity amongst students at Newbury Park High School. Using a combination of skills from boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and jiu jitsu, MMA fighters can use their own techniques and focus on certain skills to make their style their own. Noah…
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Athletes find love at first climb
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To the right, grab the yellow hold. That’s it. Move yourself up. Then the one to your left. Ignore the trembling hand. The climb is almost over. It’ll all be worth it soon. These couple seconds of stress and tension represent a few decisive moments in a rock climber’s head: the final push to…
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Baseball captain swings into action
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Competition. Dedication. Drive. These are the three words Tyler Field, senior varsity baseball team captain, would use to describe the team’s season so far. While being named team captain is an honor, it comes with immense commitment and responsibility. After finding his love for baseball at the age of seven, Field went on to…
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Boys’ volleyball sets up for victory
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The NPHS boys’ volleyball team spends numerous days in their week working and pushing themselves to perform their best during games. With more league games coming up, the team is extremely motivated to show their skills on the court and they hope to continue with their success and eventually get to the CIF tournament.…
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Girls’ mountain biking crushes the competition
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The girls of NPHS’s mountain bike team have dominated the field so far this season, heavily contributing to the team’s overall score. The team’s races at Lake Perris and Vail Lake sported many podium finishes for both Girls JV and Varsity divisions. Devon Deuel, sophomore, practices with group two and is racing JV1. “Being…