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Cross country sprints their way into CIF
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The NPHS girls’ cross country team is ready to compete another year and go to state finals to win CIFs. The team has been ranked number one in Division II with the top seven teams advancing to the state meet on Nov. 26. Ailish Hawkins, a senior and varsity runner on the cross country…
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Boys’ Cross Country takes on nationals
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The road leading to the Nike Cross Nationals competition was not an easy one for the boys’ cross country team. It involved countless hours of training, miles of runs and, fundamental to their success, a strong team community. Finally achieving their dream on Dec. 1 in Oregon, seven runners attended the national race: Daniel…
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Nico Young sets national record
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Pulse racing, lungs burning, legs pumping and arms swinging, Nico Young, junior, sprints towards the finish line, desperate to win. The crowd’s cheering fades away as he focuses on breathing. In, out. In, out. Holding their breath, the crowd watches as Young wins the race, running the fastest time in school history. When he…
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Boys’ Cross Country looks to improve
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Two years in the making, the Panthers have finally emerged from the shrouds, ready to take on the upcoming Boys Cross Country season with a new vigor and high prospects. The Panthers, now seeded fifth in the state and twentieth in the nation, have put a lot of focus into their preparations for this…
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Zemo Rhodes speeds ahead of his goal
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As he makes the final turn onto Ocean Ave., his heart races and his legs feel heavy. He has already finished 26 miles and has 0.2 to go. He thinks to himself, ‘just keep running’ because he knows the pain he feels in the moment cannot topple the gratification of finishing the marathon under…