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NPHS fall sports teams near the season’s finish line
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Whether they are wielding a tennis racket, running through windy trails or scoring a touchdown, student athletes on Newbury Park High School’s campus have worked hard alongside their teammates and coaches during this fall sports season. Teams fought hard within their respective leagues, and some advanced to CIF tournaments. While success cannot be quantified…
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Girls’ volleyball dives for the CIF Championship
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On Saturday, Nov. 9, the NPHS girls’ varsity volleyball team faced Campbell Hall for the 2024 CIF Southern Section Division 4 Championship and unfortunately lost to their opponents by a score of 0-3. Though the team did not get the outcome they hoped for, they are the first NPHS varsity girls’ volleyball team to…
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Runners compete against their own records
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Inside the unpredictable world of cross-country, pursuing a personal record in every race is tiring and relentless. Students put in countless, strenuous hours of training to help maintain the endurance needed to be a cross-country runner. Cross-country runners are not likely to beat their personal record [PR] or fastest time in every race, but…
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Girls’ volleyball rallies up for the 2024 season
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As the volleyball season begins, the anticipation builds. Claps and cheers echo through the gym as friends and family fill the stands. The Newbury Park High School (NPHS) varsity girls’ volleyball team kicked off their 2024 season on Sept. 10 against Agoura HS. The team’s preseason record was 11-5 after getting first place at…
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Ice hockey creates community in California
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Here in Southern California, it is not common to see ice. You are much more likely to find a roller skating rink than an ice skating rink, which is what makes ice hockey players in Southern California all the more dedicated. Hockey takes a lot of time to learn, as not only do athletes…
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Athletes unlock peak performance with their mindset
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Whether on the court or on the field, on the stage or in the water, people create energy doing the things they love. Sports are such a fundamental part of people’s lives, regardless if they enjoy watching them or are a dedicated player. Human connection comes from leaving the comfort zones we are confined…
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Black belt testing at Club TKD
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After years of intense training, skill development and pushing physical and mental boundaries, Taekwondo students achieved various degrees of black belts on May 18th at Club TKD Martial Arts. Amongst students of all ages and belt levels, two individuals from Newbury Park High School (NPHS), David Vallance and Jordan Milota, tested for their fourth-degree…
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A Year in Review: NPHS Sports Highlights
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Whether they were scoring goals, shooting baskets or hitting home runs, this year our NPHS athletes took their victories by storm. Several teams made it to the early rounds of CIF, championships and overall dominated their respective fields. With so many monumental achievements sweeping our athletic program, we felt that a deeper look through…
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Boys golf goes clubbing at the par
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Golf is often viewed as an individual sport, overlooking the team aspect, however, the Newbury Park boys’ golf team has been embracing the group support, allowing them to be united, while still focusing on their own game. Joshua Kim, sophomore, has been playing golf for five years and has been on the NPHS golf…
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Girls’ softball begins with a bang
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At Newbury Park High School’s softball field, the record breaking girls’ team practices how to become better every day and improve their bond as a team. The field has been there through many seasons, triumphs and defeats, and the girls plan to play to their full potential through the end of the season. The…