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NPHS boys’ golf team aces the 2026 season
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In the 2026 season, players on NPHS’ boys’ golf team have returned with more experience and a sense of self-motivation and connection. With a roster of many upperclassmen and a stronger commitment to practice outside of school, the team has seen noticeable improvement with an overall record of nine wins, three losses and zero…
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Women’s boxing class encounters success
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The thud of gloves hitting punching bags echoes across the gym, mixing with quick footsteps and the instructor’s calls. An atmosphere of energy fills the air as boxers learn and encourage each other. On April 4, the very first women’s-only boxing class took place at 805 MMA, a combat sports gym located in Thousand…
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Betting takes the fun out of sports
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Sports are supposed to be about competition, hard work and passion. Recently, though, it feels like something else has started to take over people’s minds: sports betting. What used to be about enjoyment has turned into constantly checking odds and payouts. It is changing the way people experience sports, and not for the better.…
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Agoura Hills hosts 38th annual Great Race
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On April 11, the 38th annual edition of the NatureMade Great Race of Agoura Hills, previously known as The Dole Race of Agoura Hills, was held. Originally beginning as a fundraiser for community elementary schools in 1986, the purpose of The Great Race was to support the schools, celebrate fitness and create a sense…
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Girls’ lacrosse success goes beyond the scoreboard
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On April 22, the Newbury Park girls’ varsity lacrosse team wrapped up its 2026 spring season. Their overall record, including non-league games, was 13-6 with nine regular-season wins and only three losses. The team has been practicing to improve this season, not only on the field, but also off the field through team bonding…
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NPHS swim team splashes into morning practice
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At 6 a.m., Newbury Park High School [NPHS] swimmers find solace during their morning practices every Tuesday and Thursday. Juliet Schohn, senior, is in her third year on the NPHS swim team. “It really started off my day on the right foot [and] I felt super energized. It is always difficult to get in…
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Sexism in sports is still a reality today
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Female athletes worldwide compete at the highest levels, break records and prove themselves every day, and yet the unfortunate truth is that sexism is still very prevalent. Female athletes are often treated differently and held to separate standards from their male counterparts. It is not always obvious or overt–it can appear as jokes, unequal…
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Seahawks unsurprisingly dominate Patriots in Super Bowl LX
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Super Bowl LX, contrary to a captivating National Football League season that precluded it, was one of the dullest products in recent memory. In a matchup that featured a quarterback who was one vote away from being the MVP and a wide receiver who had a record-shattering season worthy of “Offensive Player of the…
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Teachers inspire athletes throughout campus
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Amongst the busy schedules, long hours and tiring weeks, teachers at Newbury Park High School [NPHS] balance so much more than just their daily classes. With over 2,000 students and 20 available sports teams at Newbury, there is immense room for overlap in teachers’ day-to-day lives when connecting with students. Sports culture at NPHS…
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Girls’ wrestling fights for the top spot
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On the mat, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] girls wrestling team has dueled its way to the top. This season, the team was Marmonte League champions and made it to the quarter-finals of CIF duals. For senior co-captain Madison Black, this season has been the culmination of her high school wrestling career, currently…