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Women’s boxing class encounters success
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The thud of gloves hitting punching bags echoes across the gym, mixing with quick footsteps and the instructor’s calls. An atmosphere of energy fills the air as boxers learn and encourage each other. On April 4, the very first women’s-only boxing class took place at 805 MMA, a combat sports gym located in Thousand…
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NP cross country fights an uphill battle
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The silence is broken when the starting pistol is fired. A stampede of running shoes passes by, getting faster every second. The crowd of spectators watches intensely while yelling a variety of jeers and encouragement to the runners. This was the start of the Ventura County Cross Country [XC] Championships. The Ventura County XC…
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Girls’ varsity volleyball serves on the court
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For a volleyball player, when a game starts, all they can hear is the cheering crowd, all they can see is the ball and all they can feel is the adrenaline rush getting them ready for another win. In the same way that winning can make a player feel unstoppable, losses can also leave…
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Seniors sign their National Letters of Intent
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While a lot of highschoolers play a sport in highschool, only a limited number of athletes actually end up striving to continue their sport in college.The athletes that signed their National Letters of Intent on November 16 are a part of these few lucky individuals. Most of these athletes have been doing their respective…
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STUNT cheer flies into their season
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After a long and hard year, the STUNT cheerleaders are overjoyed to be returning to in-person practice, with their first practice being held on March 15. Different from spirit cheer, STUNT cheer focuses on perfecting routines that showcase cheerleader’s skills through pyramids, tosses and intricate flips. Currently, no games or competitions have been scheduled…
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Remembering Jack “The Beast Bennett” Frye
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Beloved NPHS senior Jack “The Beast Bennett” Frye was a character. Always found belly-laughing and ready with some comeback banter, Jack was the most headstrong and passionate person anyone could know. He loved action figures, the Ninja Turtles, the Avengers, Star Wars and his high school football jersey. A treasured friend, classmate, athlete and…