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NPHS stunt cheer flies through the season
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Through a combination of dedication, teamwork, athleticism and precision, the NPHS stunt cheer team is able to improve as a team and grow together. Starting off their regular season strong, the NPHS stunt team defeated Agoura High School 17-3 on March 12 during their first league match. Kate McGowan, junior and captain, enters her…
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NPHS cheer team flies through the season
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Under the bright stadium lights, while kicking, jumping and making perfect basket tosses, the varsity cheer squad aims to perfect their skills and leave the crowd feeling more hyped up than ever before. Coached by Bre Gonzales and Leila Jones, the cheer team prepares routines to perform at football and basketball games in the…
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NPHS football program brings community together
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Introduction- Over the last few years, the Newbury Park High School football program has risen in popularity not only on campus but on the national level. While football has always been a popular high school sport, NPHS takes it to a whole other level. Our program has grown to consist of many different components…
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Stunt cheer jumps into a new season
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As stunt cheer jumps into a new season, the excitement rises for the competitions ahead. With a limited number of people on the mat at a time, stunt cheer pushes athletes to compete for playing time and positions. Madison Klien, senior, is one of the three captains of the team and has been doing…
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STUNT cheer becomes NCAA sport
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On Jan. 14, the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA) recognized STUNT cheer as an official NCAA sport. Starting Aug. 1, 2023, STUNT cheerleaders will be eligible for scholarships and financial aid. Bre Gonzalez, head coach of the NPHS STUNT team, explained what makes STUNT a sport to her. “Both [teams are] going up [against each…
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Sparkles cheer team shines like no other
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The Sparkles club has been a crowd favorite for all the years it has been active at NPHS. With the cheers, dances and smiles, it is truly a unique program that brings joy with every performance. Averie Lomas, junior, is president of the Sparkles and has been participating since her freshman year. She takes…
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“Cheer” sheds light behind the scenes
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The Netflix documentary series, Cheer, released their second season on Jan. 12, 2022, as its success sheds light on how fame and COVID-19 affected Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC). Leaving off from last season, Navarro won the Daytona 2019 NCA competition against their rivals TVCC. Now beginning the second season, both…
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Senior Night celebrates the graduating class
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On the last football game of the year, Fri. Oct. 29, the seniors on different teams were honored for their hard work over the years of their highschool careers. The seniors got to walk out on the football field with their families, and were acknowledged by everyone in the stands. They were also celebrated…
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Cheer team bounces back into season
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Black and gold, let’s go! The junior varsity and varsity cheer teams make their way back on the field as the new season gets started. Because of the year gap from the pandemic, a lot has changed since the first time they were back on campus. The teams are currently recovering from the limited…
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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…