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Bending over backwards onto the beams
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White, dusty chalk handprints flourish throughout the arena in remembrance of the bravery and courage displayed by both the gymnasts of today and the past. From flipping upside down to tumbling on mats, gymnasts face obstacles everyday, but continue to persevere into competitions. No gym is found empty during the months of Jan. through…
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Gymnasts return to Monarchs
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Life for the gymnasts at NPHS is slowly going back to routine as members begin making their way back to the gym after months away. Through time and persistence, the girls on the Monarchs team have been adapting to the new ways of practice and adjustment during their training. Mallory Norton, junior, is currently…
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Zara Jordan leaps for victory
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With big dreams, Zara Jordan, freshman, flies from bar to bar in the gym with only chalk and her own strength she overcomes any obstacle in the daunting sport of gymnastics. Despite the many challenges that come with being a student-athlete, Jordan continues to work hard and find the best in everything. “I typically…
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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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A Victory Flip: Gymnasts excel on and off campus
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Victory Gymnastics is living up to its name; it’s one of the highest ranked teams in California. Contributing to Victory’s success are Joe Dixon, sophomore, and Chris Osgood, freshman. “Chris and Joe are two of our highest level gymnasts,” said Howard Laguna, owner of Victory Gymnastics. The two competed at the State Championships and…