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Girls water polo splashes into another season
With a handful of new swimmers for the new season, the NPHS girls water polo team has not let the pandemic get in the way. From swimming laps to perfecting their treading water skills, these girls hope to return as a team as soon as possible. Ella Blackburn, senior, has been playing water polo…
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Football tackles COVID-19
From an open field to an empty stadium, NPHS’s football team has gone through many adjustments trying to adapt to their new training habits. Conditioning during a pandemic has been difficult, but members of the team have been working hard, practicing every week to prepare them for the return of their season. For many…
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Surfers ride the waves through quarantine
The waters of Southern California stayed open (for the most part) for surfers to ride the waves all summer despite most sports being cancelled due to social distancing orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the surfing community is small in Newbury Park, there are a few students who have a huge passion for the…
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Cole Kessler crushes cycling record
Cole Kessler, rising senior, biked just over the equivalent of Mount Everest in 9 hours and 59 minutes on July 18, the 28th fastest time in the world amongst cyclists of all ages and genders. His time is the fastest 18U (under 18) mark in the US, and the second-fastest 18U in the world. …
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CIF announces modified sports seasons for upcoming school year
Amongst the countless cancellations and modifications for the 2020-21 school year, the plans for CIF sports were eagerly awaited by many. On July 20, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced the modified sports schedule, placing the start of the fall season on Dec. 14 with some significant differences from the traditional calendar. Rather than…
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Girls’ lacrosse prepares for CIF
Starting back in September, the girls’ lacrosse team has put in a gruesome amount of time on the field preparing for their CIF season. Erin Duffy, senior on varsity, has specific goals while also preparing for college lacrosse. “This season, I’m focused on getting ready to play next year in college and working on…
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Softball players hit it out of the park
Softball is a game of anticipation, players holding their breath at every hit of the bat, every stealing of a base, especially when all bases are loaded. Many students have joined the team, adding to the thrill and excitement of the game. Alexa Paradis, sophomore, has been playing softball for seven years and loves…
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Boys’ Volleyball slaps their way into the new season
The grind never stops for our Boys’ Volleyball team. As soon as the last school bell rings, the nets come up and the gym comes alive with the slaps of volleyballs flying around the court. After winning league champions last year, the team is chasing that glory again. The team believes they have the…
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Wrestlers take to the mats
“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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Borchard boys ball out for a good cause
The rhythmic dribbling of the basketball and the squeaking of basketball shoes echo throughout the gym, both teams fighting relentlessly to acquire the sweet taste of victory. The Borchard All American game commenced on May 26 in the Newbury Park Adventist Academy gym. The players faced off in a four-on-four basketball game and the…