Volleyball

  • Girls’ varsity volleyball serves on the court

    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…

  • Boys’ volleyball attacks the upcoming season

    Boys’ volleyball attacks the upcoming season

    Oftentimes, the season of spring is symbolic of renewal. With the spring season of NPHS sports beginning, the return of warm weather also marks a new season for boys’ volleyball. Though their season will begin anew, the team’s established connection has resumed– a vital element to their gameplay. Boys’ volleyball’s first game on Feb.…

  • Girls’ volleyball dives for the CIF Championship

    Girls’ volleyball dives for the CIF Championship

    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…

  • Boys’ volleyball sets up for victory

    Boys’ volleyball sets up for victory

    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.…

  • Girls’ Volleyball sets off a new season

    Girls’ Volleyball sets off a new season

    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…

  • Student athletes stick with their sport

    Student athletes stick with their sport

    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…

  • A clean serve saves the day against Camarillo

    A clean serve saves the day against Camarillo

    On March 4, the NPHS boy’s volleyball triumphantly beat Camarillo with a score of 3-0. This elevated them from their loss to Santa Barbara on Feb 22. Benjamin Sachs, sophomore, has been looking forward to starting the new season. Over summer, he practiced and competed in club volleyball tournaments in order to prepare. “My…

  • Football and girls’ volleyball charge into CIF

    Football and girls’ volleyball charge into CIF

    Winning the prestigious California Interscholastic Federation [CIF] is a title high school sports teams dream of winning, but even qualifying for playoffs is a difficult task. During the season, teams compete against other schools in their league. The top performing teams within a league then qualify for CIF playoffs, and compete for a chance…

  • Boys’ water polo steals the show

    Boys’ water polo steals the show

    The 2022 Best Dance Crew is boys’ water polo! Family and friends gather in the NPHS stadium to watch the annual Best Dance crew event. Students from all aspects of the NPHS programs, such as International Baccalaureate, Water Polo and Volleyball, create a dance to some of the most beloved songs in the world.…

  • Volleyball sets up for another season

    Volleyball sets up for another season

    After taking second place in league for the first time in 18 years, girls’ volleyball is making moves to build a lasting legacy for future panthers. Chris Forrest, coach of the varsity girl’s volleyball team, has been impressed with the turnout from the team last year and anticipates another great season. “These girls want…