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NPHS students think surfing is swell
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Despite the winter season in January, many California surfers hit their stride and continue to show up at beaches, braving the crashing waves and turning tides. These surfers include NPHS students, whose athletic abilities extend beyond the bounds of the fields and courts on campus. During the summer months, Zoe Hardwick, sophomore, spends every…
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Girls’ soccer dribbles through construction
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Every sport has their typical venue; between courts, fields and pools, there is a respective place for all athletes to practice. If this area was taken away, change would arise. Beginning on Dec. 22, 2025, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] track and field has been under construction, altering the girls’ varsity soccer season.…
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Girls’ lacrosse gains new leadership
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As the Newbury Park girls’ lacrosse teams head into a new season with a brand new coach, the team has high hopes and big goals for their growth as a team. Since tryouts and preseason workouts, the team has been working towards establishing their dynamic while perfecting their skills on the field. With their…
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Boys’ tennis slices into the new season
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As spring sports are coming into full swing, boys’ tennis is preparing themselves for the season ahead, through preparation in matches and practice. Their season begins in a few weeks, and with a new team, they are ready to start their season off with a bang. Richard Kick, head coach of the team, is…
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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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Girls’ soccer kicks off this year’s season
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Soccer can be argued as one of the most popular sports in the world and is often one tied in with not only recreation, but can also be seen as a form of culture. This pristine reputation holds true at Newbury Park High School, where the girls’ soccer team has just begun to prepare…
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Boys’ soccer season launches onto the field
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Soccer, or football as it is known in other countries, is one of the world’s most popular sports and is played everywhere around the world. This holds true at Newbury Park High School, where the boys’ soccer season is now in progress. The boys’ soccer team has high hopes for this season after qualifying…
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Boys’ and Girls’ wrestling teams surge in size
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The wrestling team has gotten off to a good start this season, following months of off-season training. Team captain JM Abaya, senior, and team captain hopes to end his high school wrestling career with his best season yet. “My goal this year is to lead the team. So I want us to be champions…
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Boys’ basketball shoots for success
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The boys’ basketball team has been strategizing since their practices began during summer break, all for the momentous occasion of the start of their season come October. The group continues to work hard at practice every day for two hours, constantly studying their opponents in order to play their best every game. The head…
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Girls’ tennis defends the court
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The anticipation rises as the final ball is served and the crowd eagerly awaits to display their cheer of victory for the final point. Peeking into the girls’ tennis match, teammates are seen giggling and cheering from the sidelines. On Aug. 30, the girls’ tennis pre-league season kicked off to a tight scoring match…