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NPHS Girls Basketball takes strides to continue winning
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Through triumph and failure, the NPHS girls’ varsity basketball team is dominating the season one game at a time. As of Dec. 10, the team has had six wins and one loss this season. Kyla Nordhus, senior, has been playing basketball since 4th grade, and is dedicated to her last season on the team.…
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NPHS’ Sports Administration supports student athletes
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Regardless of sport, every athlete has a unique experience. From water polo to basketball, each sports season tells a story of camaraderie and teamwork beyond the bounds of the sport. The athletic department here at Newbury Park High School [NPHS] allows students to form friendships and grow their abilities within their sports through leadership…
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Unified Sports basketball shoots for inclusivity
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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…
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Caitlin Clark dribbles through NCAA basketball history
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For over 50 years, the NCAA all-time scoring record has been untouched, until now. Caitlin Clark, player for the University of Iowa, has broken this streak and continues to set record after record through her basketball career. On Feb. 15, Clark broke the women’s NCAA record for most career points. Three minutes into the…
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Girls’ Varsity Basketball scores victory in State Regional
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On Thursday, Feb.29, the Newbury Park Girls’ Varsity Basketball faced West Ranch High School in the second state playoff game of the season. The Panthers ultimately emerged victorious, scoring 52 points to West Ranch’s 42. In the first quarter, the Panthers jumped straight into the heat, with Dana Cruz, junior, making two shots, including…
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Hoops, they did it again
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The whistle blows, shoes squeak and athletes race to send the ball flying through the net. Newbury Park High School’s boys’ basketball team has been hard at work since fall with practices six days a week, and has proved their dedication over their many successes this season. Though their season is just beginning, the…
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Girls’ Basketball claims a win streak
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Making history, Newbury Park High School’s girls’ basketball team has accomplished a 20-game winning streak. Through hard work and perseverance, the team has made a renowned comeback where they have acquired an outstanding winning streak, with the team averaging 56.3 points per game. Kierabella Coletta-Todd, junior, has been a part of the girls’ basketball…
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Basketball madness consumes March
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The ball sails over the court, just barely tipping over into the hoop as the buzzer goes off, causing the crowd to go mad. These excitement-filled moments are regular in the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball championship tournaments, otherwise known as March Madness. A single elimination tournament, it consists of 68 teams…
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Boys’ basketball shoots for success
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The boys’ basketball team has been strategizing since their practices began during summer break, all for the momentous occasion of the start of their season come October. The group continues to work hard at practice every day for two hours, constantly studying their opponents in order to play their best every game. The head…
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Brittney Griner released from Russia in prisoner swap
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Brittney Yevette Griner, a professional player for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), was arrested in February of last year and subsequently held in a Russian prison for several months. Whilst flying in Russia for her off-season practices, Griner was detained at a customs checkpoint by security at an airport…