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Girls’ basketball is shooting for the win
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The NPHS girls’ basketball season started on Nov. 14 after six months of off-season where they developed their physical abilities, strategies and connected as a team. This year, the athletes plan on taking home the title of CIF champions come March. Darren Burge, Varsity Coach, has been at NPHS for 11 years and has…
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Girls’ basketball builds trust and teamwork
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On a rainy Tuesday afternoon, Newbury Park girls’ basketball took home their first win of the pre-season against Oak Park High School on Dec. 14, scoring 45-20. This victory has changed the outlook of the team and given them confidence to win more games into the new year. The varsity and junior varsity teams…
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Mamba deals with loss of Kobe Bryant
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Following the death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Jan. 26, Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park closed business for the week, reopening on Jan. 31. Originally called Sports Academy, the facility was purchased by Kobe Bryant in 2018 and had a strong reaction to his sudden passing. In an official statement released after…
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Boys’ basketball swishes into season
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The boys varsity basketball team, with its diverse range of players from freshmen to seniors, started its season strong, with a record of 17-6 . The season has been going well, according to Andrew Wilson, senior. “We’ve had our ups and downs but we’re a tight knit group and are looking to end our…
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Panther Pit brings school spirit to basketball
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The NPHS gym was filled with spectators, squeaking sneakers and most of all, Panther spirit. While families and friends of the players gave their support on the bleachers, a special section sported blue shirts as they cheered for Newbury Park. The Basketball Panther Pit made its first appearance this year at the boys’ varsity…
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NPBA season set to begin
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The Newbury Park Basketball Association, or NPBA, is set to have its first games of the season on Saturday, Dec. 7, and many NPHS students will be participating. NPBA is a recreational basketball league in which high school students can both play and coach with their friends and classmates. The league provides a stress-free…
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Slam Dunkers shoot for inclusion
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Crowds cheer as a student dribbles the ball across the court in an attempt to make a basket. As he approaches the three-point line, spectators hold their breath in anticipation. He shoots, he scores and the crowd goes wild. On March 15, 20 and 25, CVUSD held its Unified Basketball Games at various schools…
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Solomon siblings excel in sports
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Swish! Flip! Slam dunk! Back handspring! Basketball and gymnastics. Matt and Alexa Solomon. Both seniors at Newbury Park, the Solomons are a sibling powerhouse. With Matt excelling on the court and Alexa unrivaled in the gym, it seems like there is nothing that they cannot do. Ever since they were little, Matt and Alexa…
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Team managers work hard for their teams
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While the players and coaches of sports teams are working hard, there is another person behind the scenes making it easier to be successful. Konur Markrud, Sadhuni Jayaratna and Jack Dexter, sophomores, are team managers for various sports. As team managers, they handle maintenance of the court or field, the equipment, and the scoreboard,…
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Boys’ basketball team shoots and scores
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The boys’ varsity basketball team made history this month by advancing to CIF playoffs for the first time in several years, bringing their overall state rank up 21 places as they finished out the season. Brandon Smith, senior, has been playing for the school team for four years, and believes that the change in…