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Tri-School Unified Soccer game unites students
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A movement towards inclusion and teamwork has united local students from high school to high school. Despite the division of sport rivalry or friendly competition, Newbury Park High School [NPHS], Westlake High School and Thousand Oaks High School all participated in a series of soccer games for their Unified Sports programs. The games were…
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Pedro Costa attacks his final soccer season
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For senior Pedro Costa, the sport of soccer has always been a pillar of his everyday life. From the moment he could walk, he was introduced to the game. What began as a simple way to stay active became a lifestyle that honed competition, relationships and an abundance of memories. The experience of a…
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Boys soccer seniors face rebuilding year
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Last year, NPHS boys’ soccer consisted of 29 players—19 of them being seniors. This year, the program returns with the goal of rebuilding with a fresh squad of newly varsity players and some returning athletes. Keeping consistent with last year, the team still aims to advance through the CIF tournament and win the Marmonte…
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NPHS athletes sign with universities
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On Nov. 12, thousands of student athletes across the country signed a Letter of Intent to play their sport at the National College Athletic Association [NCAA] level. Four athletes from Newbury Park High School [NPHS] participated in the first National Signing Day, including Jack Laubacher for baseball, Sophia Grant for cross country and track…
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CVUSD Field Rebuild: New stadium field refurbishing plans are occurring in the winter sport season
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As the 2025-26 school year is underway, Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] has confirmed that the Westlake and Thousand Oaks High School stadium fields will be going under renovation starting Dec. 1, 2025, while Newbury Park High School will start on Dec. 15, 2025. Regardless, all three schools are expected to reopen the…
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Newcomer Academy shoots for inclusion
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In an event that included sports, culture, community and belonging, the NPHS Newcomers Academy, which are students who have come from different countries seeking better education and exposure to new cultures, hosted Thousand Oaks High School in the NPHS stadium for their first ever matches on Friday, May 16. There was an eight versus…
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Soccer coach charged with murder of teenage boy
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13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez was reported missing by his family on March 30. Previously, Hernandez had taken a train ride to Lancaster, CA, to complete odd jobs for a friend. When his family tried calling him, a friend answered and claimed Hernandez could not come to the phone. On April 2, authorities discovered a…
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Varsity awaits for many hard-working NPHS freshmen
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From soccer balls to pom-poms, Newbury Park sports grow and improve their teams every year, adding new talent and passion to each game. The paths of student-athletes often start back in middle school with training and preparation for their transition into their freshman year. One of these players, Reese Sullivan, a member of the…
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Many NPHS athletes commit after years of work
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As student athletes make their way through high school, many think about their future, and if their sport will play a part in it. Although the recruiting process looks different for every athlete, it can be a stressful time for students as they navigate the challenges of getting in touch with college coaches and…
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California passes bill inspired by Katie Meyer
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Assembly [AB] Law 1575 was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28, 2024. The new law requires all public college and university students to have an adviser when facing legal allegations regarding the student Code of conduct, which is the state of behavior the students are expected to uphold. AB 1575 was…