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Flag Football charges through its first season
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The beginning of this school year marks the start of many things, including the first season of the new girls flag football team. Thus far, the team has been setting a standard for years to come. With many wins and an influx of freshmen players, alongside previous students, this season is sure to be…
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Girls’ Volleyball sets off a new season
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With fall sports kicking off, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball had their first league on Sept. 8. Prior to that game, the team had spent a lot of time preparing for success during preseason. As he begins his seventh year as head coach for the girls’ team, Chris Forrest aspires to teach his players lots of…
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Track and field athletes launch to new personal records
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Jump! – Jack Tarascio, junior and hurdler on the team, aims to “finish 110 meter hurdles in 16 seconds and to hold my full sprint for 300 meter hurdles without running out of stamina,” Tarascio said. The hurdlers are hard at practice each day after school, hoping to improve their times. The hurdles are…
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Volleyball team sets their way to victory
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After years of being underdogs to Westlake, NPHS has taken their first step towards dethroning the Warriors by claiming a victory of 25 – 22 on Sept. 9. After their slow and short season last year before COVID-19 hit, the volleyball team resorted to zoom calls. Despite the first tournament of the season being…
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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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Varsity football tackles their way to the top
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Harsh lights flash against the dark sky, and the stadium’s turf is hot with the constant collision of shoes, elbows, and helmets. The crowd goes silent and time slows down as the NPHS football team line up to face their opponents. The whistle is blown. Seconds later, the crowd erupts in cheers and applause.…
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Wrestlers take to the mats
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“When you treat it like a serious game, it’s like playing chess.” Most would not compare the sport of wrestling to chess, but those who know the game know the strategy behind it, like junior varsity coach Chris Depalma. Wrestling is officially in season as of November. They have hosted and attended multiple meets…
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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…
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Girls’ Volleyball starts off the season strong
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The ball whistles through the air as it smashes into the ground on the other side of the net. The crowd goes wild, teammates rush to congratulate each other on earning the point. Winning set after set, this years girls’ volleyball team hopes to reach new levels of success on and off the court…