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Girls’ varsity lacrosse grows closer together in times of shifting leadership
For many teams in the athletic program, a strong coach is critical for the success and growth of players. Within the Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team at Newbury Park, this role has been a constantly shifting one since the 2022 school year. In the past four years, the 2026 season seniors have welcomed a new…
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Newbury Park’s best dance crews did not miss a beat
This year’s Best Dance Crew was composed of 12 creative performances from girls’ flag football, wrestling, girls’ and boys’ soccer, track, cross country, football, boys’ water polo, theater, softball, girls’ volleyball and baseball. The top five crews included girls’ volleyball, theater, cross country, girls soccer as runner up, and the 2025 Best Dance Crew…
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NPHS football attracts new talents
On the heels of Newbury Park High School’s [NPHS] electrifying CIF Division II championship win, the buzz around the football program has grown louder than ever. NPHS is now emerging as a magnet for athletes hoping to wear black and gold under the Friday night lights. Attracted to the program’s reputation for elite coaching,…
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Girls’ varsity volleyball serves on the court
For a volleyball player, when a game starts, all they can hear is the cheering crowd, all they can see is the ball and all they can feel is the adrenaline rush getting them ready for another win. In the same way that winning can make a player feel unstoppable, losses can also leave…
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Cheer stunts everywhere but the bench
Every day after school, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] cheerleading team is in the Girls’ Activity Room, perfecting the routines that the student body knows and loves from their performances. Behind the scenes, the captains of the varsity team work hard with the group to build a strong connection, one that is required…
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JV athletes exhibit dedication all around the field
At NPHS, most sports are offered at both the junior varsity [JV] and varsity level. While some JV athletes may have different athletic goals than varsity players, their accomplishments or dedication are no less significant. Playing on JV often goes beyond the stereotype of simply not “being good enough.” For many, JV teams provide…
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Newcomer Academy shoots for inclusion
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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NPHS sports reflect on this year’s successes at CIF
Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, sports teams at Newbury Park High School have helped students develop skills and create new friendships. Several of these teams played a competitive season, leading them to qualify for CIF Championships. Playing Camarillo, Royal and Ventura, the varsity girls’ beach volleyball team won every game in order to advance…
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Aggressive coaches create quitters; kind coaches create winners
Since March 24, a video of a girls’ high school basketball coach in New York aggressively yanking an athlete’s hair has been circling the internet, igniting outrage. The coach was fired and cited with harassment. From personal experience, I know that the energy a coach brings to the team can make or break an…
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NPHS baseball creates lasting memories
After a 5-2 winning start, the NPHS varsity baseball team has already created limitless memories and learned many lessons since the beginning of the season. For many, baseball is a lifelong passion, and many student-athletes on the team have been playing since they could barely hold a bat. As assistant coach for the team,…