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Girls’ Varsity Basketball scores victory in State Regional
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On Thursday, Feb.29, the Newbury Park Girls’ Varsity Basketball faced West Ranch High School in the second state playoff game of the season. The Panthers ultimately emerged victorious, scoring 52 points to West Ranch’s 42. In the first quarter, the Panthers jumped straight into the heat, with Dana Cruz, junior, making two shots, including…
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Community cultivated through pickleball
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Originally created as a fun familial summer activity, pickleball was popularized as a less strenuous alternative to tennis. Due to its relatively simple rules and small court, the game is favored among senior citizens and teenagers alike. What was created as a way to beat summer boredom has amassed into a sport with its…
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Spinning into the world of roller skating
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Slip, fall, crash, cry, give up. Miss out on the sport that made the girl the world sees today, who she is. This could have been the reality for Delilah Grant, Samantha Grant and Alli Sangiacomo, all of whom fell a few too many times for their liking, but fortunately, never let that discourage…
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Girls’ lacrosse gains new leadership
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As the Newbury Park girls’ lacrosse teams head into a new season with a brand new coach, the team has high hopes and big goals for their growth as a team. Since tryouts and preseason workouts, the team has been working towards establishing their dynamic while perfecting their skills on the field. With their…
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Hoops, they did it again
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The whistle blows, shoes squeak and athletes race to send the ball flying through the net. Newbury Park High School’s boys’ basketball team has been hard at work since fall with practices six days a week, and has proved their dedication over their many successes this season. Though their season is just beginning, the…
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Embarking on the 100-mile endeavor
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Many enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning, drinking coffee and sleeping in, but Asa Fletcher, Ben Kreinces and Nate Porter are exceptions. On the earling morning of Dec. 10, the three boys were awake and preparing for their 100-mile bike ride challenge. The group rode from Camarillo through the Pacific Coast Highway, to Topanga Canyon,…
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Girls’ Basketball claims a win streak
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Making history, Newbury Park High School’s girls’ basketball team has accomplished a 20-game winning streak. Through hard work and perseverance, the team has made a renowned comeback where they have acquired an outstanding winning streak, with the team averaging 56.3 points per game. Kierabella Coletta-Todd, junior, has been a part of the girls’ basketball…
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Girls’ Softball wins Best Dance Crew
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On Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in the NPHS stadium, lights illuminated the field and bleachers, setting the stage for a night of dancing in NPHS’s annual Best Dance Crew competition. The show groups together dance and activity groups within both our community and student body to bring everyone together in harmless competition. Each…
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Girls’ Volleyball sets off a new season
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With fall sports kicking off, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball had their first league on Sept. 8. Prior to that game, the team had spent a lot of time preparing for success during preseason. As he begins his seventh year as head coach for the girls’ team, Chris Forrest aspires to teach his players lots of…
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Student athletes stick with their sport
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While not all student-athletes choose to participate in NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) or NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) athletics in college, many athletes yearn to continue their dedication and drive to their respective sports. From hard practices to getting into contact with different collegiate coaches, several NPHS student-athletes are willing to take…