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Official page of the New Palestine Dragons. Home of 10 team and 8 individual IHSAA champions, plus 8 IHSAA Mental Attitude Awards. Commitment, Character, Class.

New Palestine, IN
Joined August 2011
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
DRAGONS ARE 5A STATE CHAMPS!!! 28-14 win over Decatur Central. Let the celebration begin!
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Congratulations to Indiana’s Mr. Football, Charlie Spegal.
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4 years
Dragons getting a new softball home for the 6 time state champions!Finishing touches just couple days away!
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New Palestine Dragons
7 years
We send condolences to Brody Stephens' family, friends and the many people he touched. New Palestine will always be #BrodyStrong
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New Palestine Dragons
2 years
Congratulations to senior Isabella Gizzi, who scored her 1,173rd career point tonight to become the Dragons' career girls basketball scoring leader, surpassing the record of 1,172 set by her mother, Sarah (Haynes) Gizzi from 1990-94.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Congratulations to our 2019 NPHS Homecoming King & Queen, Brody Luker and Jordan Reid!
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
The champs are home! Back to back 5A State Champs! #WeAreDragons
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
Tonight junior Isabella Gizzi became the 3rd member of the Dragons girls basketball 1,000 career point club. Isabella joins her mom/coach Sarah (Haynes) Gizzi and Raegan McMurray. Congratulations Isabella!
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Congratulations to senior Charlie Spegal, who is now Indiana's Mr. Football.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
STATE CHAMPS. Dragons beat Valparaiso 27-20 to win 2nd straight state title, 3rd since 2014 and the 10th team state title in NPHS history.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
DRAGONS ARE SEMISTATE CHAMPS!! NP 45 Bloomington South 0. New Pal is heading back to Lucas Oil Stadium to play for the 5A state championship next Friday night!
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New Palestine Dragons
1 year
NPHS Athletics congratulates our leader, Al Cooper, who is retiring after 39 years as an educator, including 37 at NPHS. He has been a leader at our school and in our community as a teacher, coach and administrator.
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New Palestine Dragons
4 years
88-4, three state titles and four State Finals appearances in seven seasons - the last five playing a class above our enrollment. We agree with @MaxPreps naming @NPCoachRalph the top football coach in Indiana.
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MaxPreps
4 years
Top high school football coach in all 50 states.🏈 ✍️:
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New Palestine Dragons
2 years
Really going to miss NPHS assistant athletic director Mr. Jeff Wright. We wish him all the best in his retirement after 36 years of service. Jeff is one of Southern Hancock’s best educators.
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New Palestine Dragons
4 years
Our new gym floor. 🔥🔥🔥
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New Palestine Dragons
2 years
Congratulations to NPHS athletic director Al Cooper, who will be inducted into the @UIndyAthletics Hall of Fame Feb. 4. After graduating from NPHS, he was a three-time All-Conference baseball player and the 1983 team MVP for the Greyhounds.
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
The 5A State Champs receiving the state championship trophy!
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New Palestine Dragons
4 years
Lighting the sky in honor of North Central AD Paul Loggan, a friend, mentor, and classmate. Prayers to the Loggan family.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Regional champions for the 7th time in NPHS history. #1 Dragons 35, #2 Cathedral 10
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
During tonight's game, @charliespegal32 became the first player in @IHSAA1 football history to reach two milestones - 10,000 yards and 1,000 career points. Charlie now has 10,145 yards (seventh-most in NFHS history) and 1,000 points (fifth-most in NFHS history).
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New Palestine Dragons
2 years
Congratulations to senior Luke Burgess on committing to play football at Louisville.
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Luke Burgess
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Committed. Officially a Cardinal! ❤️🖤
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2 years
Congratulations to NPHS athletic director Al Cooper, who was named the Charles Maas Award from the @IIAAA3 for District 4. The award goes to an administrator who has made significant contributions to interscholastic athletics on both the local and state levels.
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
DRAGONS WIN. Dragons headed back to Lucas Oil Stadium with a 35-10 win over Michigan City. 4th trip to the @IHSAA1 State Finals in school history. Spegal 193 yds, 3 TD Neligh 150 passing, TD R.Large 73 receiving, TD, Jenkins 70 recceiving Hook/Luker 2 INT each (Hook TD)
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
Thanks to @CoachAllenIU for coming to watch the Dragons tonight while on the recruiting trail.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
FB: DRAGONS WIN 28-9 over 6A No. 4 Center Grove. Charlie Spegal 218 yards, 3 TDs. Lincoln Roth 151 yards passing, TD. Maxen Hook 111 receiving, TD. Dragons now 2-0 after their 56th consecutive regular season victory. Next up: Home opener vs. Yorktown.
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New Palestine Dragons
2 years
The 2023 boys basketball sectional champion New Palestine Dragons
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Congratulations to NPHS graduate Matt Canada, who is now in the NFL as @steelers QB coach.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
5 years
We have hired Matt Canada as quarterbacks’ coach. MORE:
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
Congratulations to senior Christian White, who has signed to compete for @PurdueWrestling .
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
Dragon Senior Luke Ely wins the Phil Eskew Mental Attitude Award!
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our outstanding athletic director, Al Cooper. Al has served NPHS as a coach, teacher and AD with excellence and class.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
SECTIONAL CHAMPS!! DRAGONS WIN!!! NP 64 Anderson 53. Congratulations Dragons on winning the program’s 6th sectional title!
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New Palestine Dragons
2 years
Congratulations to Luke Burgess, who has been selected to participate in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which will be held Jan. 7 in San Antonio.
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
GBB: DRAGONS WIN 64-55 in OT at Southport to open the season 3-0. Isabella Gizzi leads the Dragons with 40 points, breaking the school record of 36 held by her mother (and Dragons coach @GizziSarah ) since 1994.
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
Final DRAGONS WIN 31-9 over Center Grove. Huge win for the Dragons as they win their first-ever game vs. a 6A foe. Zach Neligh & Charlie Spegal 2 rushing touchdowns each.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
The play where @charliespegal32 became Indiana’s all-time rushing leader.
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New Palestine Dragons
7 years
STATE CHAMPS! Dragons beat Kankakee Valley 13-6 to win the fourth softball state title in school history!
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New Palestine Dragons
4 years
Congratulations to seniors Ethan Sturgeon & Matthew Brown, who have both signed to play football at the Air Force Academy ( @AF_Football ).
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New Palestine Dragons
2 years
We've been fortunate to have a lot of great student-athletes come through NPHS in recent years. Isabella Gizzi finished a tremendous career this weekend in which she holds the @nphsgirls_hoops records for career (1,676), season (592) and game (40) points. Congratulations.
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New Palestine Dragons
1 year
That championship feeling.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
REGIONAL CHAMPS. Dragons beat Cathedral 35-10. NP hosts Bloomington South at 7 p.m. next Friday at Kelso Stadium with a trip to Lucas Oil Stadium on the line. @gridirondigest
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
NPHS graduate and @IHSAA1 state champion Samuel Voelz has qualified for the Olympic Trials finals in the 800 meter run.
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USTFCCCA
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#TrackFieldTrials21 m800: Three collegians qualify through to the final for the first time since 1988. Isaiah Jewett, 1:46.18 Daniel Nixon, 1:46.21 Samuel Voelz, 1:46.39 That's @USC_Track_Field , @CycloneTrackXC & @NDXCTF for you!
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
Congrats to senior Nick Bastian, who has signed to play football at @WabashFB
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Before tonight’s boys’ game, senior Maximus Gizzi was recognized for becoming New Palestine’s all-time leading scorer, breaking a 41 year old record. Former record holder Tom Giles presented Maximus with a commemorative basketball. Congratulations Maximus!
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
Dragons honored at Lucas Oil halftime for champions!
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
The celebration is on in Richmond for the sectional champs!
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
First three-peat in @IHSAA1 tournament history.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Dragon football ranked #9 in the Midwest by USA Today
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USA TODAY HSS
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Super 25 Regional Football Rankings: MIDWEST 1⃣ @MaleBulldogs 2⃣ @Football_Flyers 3⃣ @MuskegoHSFB FULL 🏈 RANKINGS ➡️: 📸: Doug McSchooler ( @DMcSchooler ) / @IndyStarSports
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
NPHS will join Indiana schools in turning on the lights at Kelso Stadium and Shepler Field Friday and Saturday in honor of Phillip Bowsman, West Washington AD and football coach. We send our prayers and condolences to his family, friends and the WW community. #bowsmanstrong
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Emily O’Connor is the @IHSAA1 Mental Attitude Award recipient. She is the fifth Dragon to receive the softball award & seventh overall.
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
SB-Final: DRAGONS WIN!! 4A #4 New Palestine defeats 4A #1 Roncalli 4-0 to improve to 17-0. Royals leave the bases loaded in the 7th. Sam Booe pitches a complete game shutout victory with 10 Ks.
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
It’s a sea of Dragon Red!
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
BBB-Prior to tipoff, senior Maximus Gizzi was recognized for becoming the 8th member of the New Palestine boys basketball 1,000 point club. Gizzi reached the milestone in last season’s regional championship game vs Ben Davis. Congratulations Maximus!
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
New Story: Spegal named Gatorade Player of the Year
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
Looking awesome! Great day for the turf crew!
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Last night’s football state championship was our 10th @IHSAA1 team state title in a span of 15 years. 🏈 2014, 2018, 2019 ⚾️ 2004 🥎 2004, 2008, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2019 #CommunityOfChampions
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
SB: Sam Booe tosses a perfect game on senior night. Dragons defeat Connersville 12-0. Special thanks to a wonderful group of seniors: Sam Booe, Kendal Calvert, Lexi Campbell, Vivian Long and Kenzie Mitchell.
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New Palestine Dragons
4 years
After graduating a large senior class, the Dragons girls basketball team responded with 18 wins and its second sectional title in three years. Congrats to @GizziSarah on being chosen Hancock County Coach of the Year.
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GDR-Sports
4 years
Dragons’ Gizzi named County Coach of the Year
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New Palestine Dragons
4 years
Congratulations to senior Ethan Sturgeon, who has signed to play for @UIndyFB .
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5 years
Congratulations to Charlie Spegal, the Gatorade Player of the Year for Indiana high school football.
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5 years
Congratulations to senior Chris Guhl, who has signed to play golf at the University of St. Francis.
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New Palestine Dragons
7 years
State champs!
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4 years
Congratulations to senior Kinsey Mitchell, who has signed to play for @IndianaSB
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
Congratulations to @ABarton_NP on being named @ehroyals principal. Mr. Barton has served NPHS for 23 years as a teacher, basketball coach and assistant principal. We will miss him at NPHS and wish him well in leading his alma mater.
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4 years
Next up on our Dragon Athletics Senior Spotlight is Jordan Reid.
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5 years
Coach Whitaker cuts down the final net! Dragons are sectional champs!
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3 years
DRAGONS WIN THE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!! Final score: New Palestine 20 Whiteland 17.
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1 year
Two Dragons competing in the Hoosier Gym All-Star Classic today in Knightstown. Great to see Isabella Gizzi and Ian Stephens represent NPHS one more time.
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8 years
Congrats to coach Kelli Whitaker on being named 3A South coach of the year in Volleyball! #newpalproud
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4 years
Congratulations to senior Addi Jones, who has signed to play basketball at Bethel ( @BUPilotsWBB ).
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5 years
At Lucas Oil Stadium for the @IHSAA1 State Finals meeting and press conferences. Dragons face Valparaiso at 7 p.m. Friday.
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6 years
Infill crew working late tonight to get field ready for Thursday practices.🤞
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6 years
Dragon football practicing at Lucas Oil Stadium today in anticipation of the @IHSAA1 football State Finals. Photo by @CoachLarge
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5 years
Your Sectional Champion New Palestine Dragons!
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New Palestine Dragons
4 years
Heart felt condolences to the Loggan family on Paul’s passing as well as the North Central athletics department and community. Paul was a great friend, mentor, and leader to anyone who knew him. He will be dearly missed.
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2 years
Congratulations to @NP_Dragons_BB coach Trent Whitaker, named HHC Co-Coach of the Year after leading the Dragons to conference and sectional championships this season.
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9 years
The 5A state runner-up New Palestine Dragons
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2 years
Congratulations to Alaina Miller and Damon Hockett on being selected athletes of the year at New Palestine High School.
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5 years
SECTIONAL CHAMPS: Dragons get two stops on the final two possessions and beat Muncie Central 54-53. Dragons win the 9th sectional title in school history. It's the first time ever NP has won both conference and sectional championships in the same season.
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New Palestine Dragons
4 years
Dragons honor all spring athletics with symbolic lighting of the field.
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2 years
GBB: Congratulations to Isabella Gizzi for becoming the all time leading scorer in girls basketball at NPHS.
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New Palestine Dragons
8 months
Congratulations to coach Trent Whitaker, who passed Brian Kehrt as the NPHS boys basketball coaching wins leader with tonight's 77-60 victory over Roncalli. The Dragons have a 127-86 record under Coach Whitaker's tenure.
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3 years
Congratulations to the New Palestine High School Class of 2021. #WeAreDragons
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4 years
Our first Dragon Athletics Senior Spotlight is Mic Jones.
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6 years
BBB final: DRAGONS WIN 64-59 over Avon. Dragons now 18-8 and advance to the regional final for the first time in 30 years. Dawson Eastes 20, Maximus Gizzi 18, Dylan Romine 12 lead Dragons. Dragons play either Lawrence Central or Ben Davis at 8 p.m. tonight at Southport.
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
Our sectional champion Dragons are celebrating on Shepler Field!
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
GBB: DRAGONS WIN 41-32 over Mt. Vernon. Dragons improve to 16-7 on the season, advance to face Pendleton Heights in Friday's 7:30 p.m. semifinal at Richmond.
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New Palestine Dragons
6 years
Coach Whitaker cuts down the remainder of the net!
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6 years
DRAGONS ARE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS!!! NP 61 MV 43. Time to celebrate, Dragons fans!!
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New Palestine Dragons
7 years
The latest @IHSAA1 poster features our own Elisha Barker, Mental Attitude Award winner and member of our State Champion softball team!
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
Faces of Sportsmanship: When Dragon runner Emma Mann was down at the sectional meet, FC’s Ella DesJean stopped and encouraged Emma to finish. Emma presented Ella with an IHSAA sportsmanship integrity pin. Coaches Myers and Sweetman show that integrity matters #ihsaa
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New Palestine Dragons
3 years
5A Sectional Champion New Palestine Dragons!
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New Palestine Dragons
1 year
NPHS athletics is proud to announce Brian Murphy as our new athletic director, pending board approval. Brian joins us from Southport, where he has served as AD.
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7 years
GBB: Dragons win first title since 2004, and fifth overall with a 45-39 victory over Mt. Vernon.
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5 years
Congratulations to senior Jordan Reid, who has signed to play basketball at Indiana Wesleyan University.
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
On behalf of New Palestine HS, our athletic department says thanks to Sports Information Director Andrew Smith during #ThankYourSID week. We are fortunate to work with Andrew and we are proud that he is a Dragon. Thank you Andrew for all that you!
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New Palestine Dragons
5 years
Colin Stacey nails his final dive to win the first ever regional diving championship at NPHS and set a new school record breaking his own record with a score of 530. 45. Congratulations Colin!
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6 years
New Story: Harrison signs to play basketball at Taylor
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5 years
New Palestine Dragons are the Richmond Sectional Champions!
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5 years
Maximus Gizzi’s 1,286th career point, passing Tom Giles’ 31-year-old NPHS scoring record.
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5 years
The sectional trophy belongs to the Dragons!
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