The curtain for DancersGo first opened to reveal two rival Pokemon Teams facing off to find out who was the superior team. After the introductory duel, the dance team, period 2 and 3 dance classes, IB dance, and guest studios gave performances. For the finale, the entire dance department took the stage in…
In past years, the National Basketball Association (NBA) has changed a lot, with different teams rising to the top every couple years. This year especially, some new players and the choices that some players have made have left many fans hopeful and some raging. Some players will be deeply missed in coming years. Former…
Under the bright lights, Braden Handy, sophomore, takes the snap from under center. He scans the field and throws it deep. The panthers have taken lead. This year Braden Handy has been playing football on both the varsity and J.V. team throughout the season. He has had to move up and down due to…
As the clouds begin to appear and a slight chill accompanies the breeze, a new season is upon us, winter. Not only does this new season bring sweaters and holiday cheer, but also new sports at NPHS, such as wrestling, basketball, soccer and water polo. Wrestling this year has improved with new motivation and…
When an athlete goes pro they have one goal; win a championship. Some will do whatever it takes to win a championship even if it means leaving everything behind and moving to a new team. A player like Kevin Durant caused a lot of controversy by doing this simply because he had everything he…
The sports industry is an amazing place. Every second is an unpredictable one. Your amazing fantasy team? It can take a turn for the worse in seconds. A team could have a flawless season and quickly go downhill *cough cough the Carolina Panthers*. It’s important to keep in mind that these drastic changes do…
As the time in the game runs down and the scores are tied, Dario Longhetto, Newbury Park’s Varsity kicker, lines up to take the kick. He pauses, then runs and kicks the ball, and it flies end over end: the field goal is good. The Panthers win the game and the crowd goes wild.…
This year, the boys’ cross country team had three goals: 1) Be the fastest team in school history, 2) Be Marmonte League champions, and 3) Make it to the state meet. “We’re trying to basically, as a coaching staff, help those kids achieve those goals that they set for themselves,” Martin Maciel, coach, said.…
Amelia Marcuson, freshman, may be new to NPHS this year, but she is not new to the intense training and competition that comes with being a competitive rock climber. Marcuson has been climbing for four years. She was first introduced to the sport during a friend’s birthday party at the age of ten. “I…
Every year there are new freshman who are ready to play sports for our school. All though most of them need to work their way to the top, a select few are making a big impact to their sport and are determined to make a name for themselves. Name: Sarah Wang Grade: 9 Sport:…