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Boys’ baseball bats towards CIF
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The NPHS baseball team is now in season, with an 8-4 overall record, and a 2-2 record in league games. The team hopes to continue their success in their upcoming games, with the goal of qualifying for CIF playoffs. With a more detailed approach to their game strategy this year, the team is confident…
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Swim treads into the water for a new season
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With practices at least five days a week, the NPHS boys’ and girls’ swim teams have been preparing for their new season with high hopes of success. The first meet takes place on Feb. 16, and the teams can not wait to dive back in. Emma Lythgoe,the head coach of NPHS’ swim teams, has…
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Clerical error prevents Boys’ water polo from CIF continuation
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On Nov. 1, the Newbury Park boys’ water polo team beat Carpinteria 15-11 in their first round of CIF. At the time, the team did not realize they would be playing their last game of the season. The following practice, the team was called out of the water and approached by Principal Steve Lepire,…
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Football and girls’ volleyball charge into CIF
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Winning the prestigious California Interscholastic Federation [CIF] is a title high school sports teams dream of winning, but even qualifying for playoffs is a difficult task. During the season, teams compete against other schools in their league. The top performing teams within a league then qualify for CIF playoffs, and compete for a chance…
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Girls’ sand volleyball sets up for success
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As the girls’ indoor volleyball season ends in late October, many players return to the court for sand volleyball, which starts up in the spring. Sand volleyball was just made a CIF sport, and many of the players are hopeful at making playoffs. The team practices twice a week with tournaments on the weekend.…
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CIF announces modified sports seasons for upcoming school year
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Amongst the countless cancellations and modifications for the 2020-21 school year, the plans for CIF sports were eagerly awaited by many. On July 20, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced the modified sports schedule, placing the start of the fall season on Dec. 14 with some significant differences from the traditional calendar. Rather than…
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Girls’ basketball competes in CIF playoffs
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Girls’ Varsity Basketball has had a smashing season full of determination, hard work, and fitting results. The team took part in the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) playoff basketball games this year, and lost in a close game. Sara Winerman, senior, reflected on last year’s CIF achievements. “Last year we won our first…
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Girls’ water polo flies into season
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As the ball flies across the water from player to player, you can feel the tension building in the crisp winter air. Everybody on the pool deck is dead silent: the ball screams into the back of the net and cheers pierce the air: girls’ water polo is in full swing. As of Jan.…
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Boys’ basketball enhances past successes
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The NPHS Boys’ Basketball team went through a major transition during the 2017-18 season. During the 2016-17 year, the team unsuccessfully finished with a record of 8-19, failing to make the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) playoffs. Yet after a complete revamp in coaching staff to begin last year, the team finished with a record…
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Boys’ Water Polo preps for CIF
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Boys’ Water Polo made the playoffs last year after a long drought. This year, the team has their sights set on another playoff run and even a splash at the championship. Being almost two-thirds of the way through the season, the team is in full swing, currently holding a 14-3 record, but are still…