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Although many people have not participated in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), it has recently gained popularity amongst students at Newbury Park High School. Using a combination of skills from boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and jiu jitsu, MMA fighters can use their own techniques and focus on certain skills to make their style their own. Noah…
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Athletes find love at first climb
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To the right, grab the yellow hold. That’s it. Move yourself up. Then the one to your left. Ignore the trembling hand. The climb is almost over. It’ll all be worth it soon. These couple seconds of stress and tension represent a few decisive moments in a rock climber’s head: the final push to…
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Powerlifters carry the weight of dedication
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Outside of school and behind gym doors, NPHS students are chasing their own goals and ambitions in the form of a less well known sport: powerlifting. For Shandler Bawa, junior, powerlifting is more than just a side hobby. His passion for the sport is evident through his title as a junior national powerlifting champion…
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Baseball captain swings into action
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Competition. Dedication. Drive. These are the three words Tyler Field, senior varsity baseball team captain, would use to describe the team’s season so far. While being named team captain is an honor, it comes with immense commitment and responsibility. After finding his love for baseball at the age of seven, Field went on to…
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Boys’ volleyball sets up for victory
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The NPHS boys’ volleyball team spends numerous days in their week working and pushing themselves to perform their best during games. With more league games coming up, the team is extremely motivated to show their skills on the court and they hope to continue with their success and eventually get to the CIF tournament.…
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Track and field runs together as one
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Along with evident natural skill and talent, the track and field team’s success is fueled by their team alliance and ability to rely on each other for support. Despite track and field consisting of numerous different events that all require different skills, the dynamic between players and their unification still plays an integral role…
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Boys’ soccer heads through to CIF
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Fans, parents and friends fill the stands to support the excitement and joy the community faces as they celebrate the accomplishments of the boys’ soccer season. From team dinners, to the final goal of the game, to when the clock struck zero, each and every player contributed their own strengths to get Boys Varsity…
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Beach Volleyball sets up for a new season
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Hustle, hit and repeat. With only two players on the court at a time in beach volleyball, it is more important than ever for players to be on top of their game. Jan. 23 marks the start of the season for the team, and they continue to prepare for games throughout February and March.…
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Inaugural stadium built for a women’s sports team
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On Oct. 19, 2023, the owners of the Kansas City [KC] Current, a National Women’s Soccer League, announced their plans to build the Canadian Pacific Kansas City [CPKC] stadium on the Berkley riverfront, making it the first stadium built for women’s sports. For decades, women’s sports teams have been playing as guests in male…
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Athletes sign away their next four years
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As the pen hits the paper, several athletes watch as their next four years are signed into contract. With the hectic season of college applications out of the way, many assume that committed athletes can sit back and enjoy the second semester of their senior year. This, however, is far from the truth. Instead,…