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Nordhoff basketball off to fast start
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- Published: Friday, 26 November 2021 09:58
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Nordhoff High School junior forward Jeremy Stevens launches a deep 3-pointer against the Channel Islands Raiders in the season opener for the Rangers. Nordhoff went on to roll to an 85-47 victory.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Nordhoff High School boys’ basketball coach Scott Hannah has his squad off to a fast start this season.
Tuano posting high numbers early
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- Published: Friday, 26 November 2021 09:51
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VPS senior Shawn Tuano, left, puts up a strong fight against Trinity Classical Academy at Villanova Prep on Nov. 17. VPS lost by a nose, 51-49.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Villanova Prep boys’ basketball team is still looking for its first victory of the 2021-22 season, but senior Shawn Tuano is off to a fast start.
1st-team water polo honors for Dingman and Johnson
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- Published: Wednesday, 24 November 2021 18:11
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Nordhoff’s Wyatt Dingman earned first-team All-Citrus Coast League honors for the Rangers in water polo this fall.
The Nordhoff boys' water polo team finished in second place in Citrus Coast League action to a talented Carpinteria Warriors squad. In fact, the NHS rival went on to win the CIF Soputhern Section title.
Ojai Valley Inn crew wins first-ever Ojai Cup
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- Published: Wednesday, 24 November 2021 18:00
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The Ojai Valley Inn golf team celebrates their first-ever Ojai Cup victory over the Soule Park Pounders earlier this month. The two teams faced off in the annual two-day friendly golf competition.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
After missing the last two years due to the pandemic, the Ojai Cup returned Nov. 12-13 and was played at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa and Soule Park Golf Course. The two teams compete using a format similar to that of the Ryder Cup.
Johnson, Nakao-Mauch earn top volleyball awards
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- Published: Friday, 19 November 2021 09:27
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Nordhoff volleyball standout Ashley Johnson (No. 11) hammers home a shot against the Carpinteria Warriors in a match earlier this season. Johnson was recently named the Citrus Coast League’s Most Valuable Player after leading the Lady Rangers to another league title this fall.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
After winning another league title with a perfect 10-0 record this fall, the Nordhoff High School girls’ volleyball team raked in a number of post season awards. Nordhoff’s top award recipients were senior Ashley Johnson (outside hitter), who was named the Citrus Coast League’s most valuable player and head coach Rene Nakao-Mauch earned coach of the year honors for her work with the Lady Rangers.
Ranger gridders rake in all-league awards
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- Published: Friday, 19 November 2021 09:22
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James Arellanes had a terrific football season for the Nordhoff Rangers. The senior rushed for a team-high 869 yards and nine touchdowns this season. For his efforts, Arellanes earned first team All-Citrus Coast League honors.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Nordhoff High School football team had an up and down season this fall, finishing the regular season with a 6-4 overall record and the Rangers were 3-1 in Citrus Coast League action, which was good enough for second place and a playoff berth.
Thacher falls short versus Grace Brethren
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- Published: Friday, 19 November 2021 09:18
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Thacher takes on the Cate Rams from the Oct. 23 game this season.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Thacher School football team was the last local gridiron standing as they took on the Grace Brethren Lancers in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 8-Man football semifinals. Thacher entered last Saturday’s semifinal match up with a perfect 8-0 record while the Lancers were 7-2.
VPS opens boys’ soccer season with a win
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- Published: Friday, 19 November 2021 09:11
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Villanova Prep team from the 2019 season.
On Nov. 16, the Villanova Prep Wildcats took on the Ojai Valley Spuds in the opening soccer game of the season for both programs. The Wildcats managed to come out on the winning end with a 2-0 victory over the Spuds. Villanova Prep was led by senior Cruz Ruiz who scored both goals in the winning effort. Next up for the Wildcats will be a home game on Nov. 30 against Foothil Tech and then they will make the short trip to face the Nordhoff Rangers on Dec. 3 at NHS. That game is slated to get underway at 3 p.m.
NHS tennis run ends in quarterfinals
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- Published: Friday, 12 November 2021 09:06
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The Nordhoff High School girls’ tennis team celebrates their postseason victory over Edgewood High School in the CIF Division 5 tournament. From left to right: Kate Seery, Anna Falvo, Mady Fitch, Cassidy Gaston, Serena Aparicio, Natalie Sojka, Sena Dolan, Sofi a Moreno-Boyd-Barrett, Josephine Hartmann, Irelynn McCormick and head coach Georgia Witt.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Nordhoff High School girls’ tennis team had a season to remember this fall. After finishing in third place in the Citrus Coast League standings, NHS got hot just in time for the postseason and made a run deep into the CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoffs.
Ranger football falls in first round
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- Published: Friday, 12 November 2021 08:53
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The Nordhoff Ranger offensive line is being anchored by (from left) Trevor Stout, Manny Bautista, Cade Sauer, Michael Trejo and Jacob Aranda.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Last Friday night, Nov. 5, the Nordhoff High School football team made the long drive south to face the Vista del Lago Ravens in Moreno Valley. The two teams faced off in the fi rst round of the CIF Southern Section Division 11 playoffs and, sadly for the Rangers, their playoff run ended as the Ravens escaped with a hardfought 7-0 victory.
Wrestlers invited to open-mat workouts
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- Published: Friday, 12 November 2021 08:45
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The Ojai Valley Wrestling Club is offering open-mat workouts for any and all athletes interested. Workouts will be held every Monday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Nordhoff High School wrestling room. Wrestlers ages 5 and up are invited to attend and train in freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling. All participants are required to purchase a USA wrestling insurance card, but no other costs are associated with the program. For more information, contact head coach Paul Clementi at (805) 340-9563.
Toads pass first-round test
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- Published: Thursday, 11 November 2021 18:04
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Thacher quarterback Trevor Carson powers through the Flintridge Prep defense in a fi rst-round playoff win last Saturday afternoon. The Toads will face Grace Brethren in the semifinals on Nov. 13.
The Thacher Toad football team finished the regular season with a perfect 7-0 record, and they earned the top seed in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 8-Man football standings. Thacher faced Flintridge Prep in its first-round game and rolled to a 66-39 victory to improve to 8-0 on the season and advance to the second round of the playoffs.
Oak Grove runners set for CIF prelims
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- Published: Thursday, 11 November 2021 17:59
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The Oak Grove School cross country team had a great fall season and will send two runners to the CIF Southern Section prelims, which will be held Nov. 12.
This fall the cross-country team at the Oak Grove School had a terrific season. During the Condor League finals, the Lizards performed well and managed to have two runners advance to the CIF Southern Section prelims.
Rangers lose league title to Hueneme
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- Published: Friday, 05 November 2021 09:17
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The Nordhoff Rangers defense tries to slow a Hueneme ball carrier in last Friday night’s regular season finale. Hueneme went on to win 34-8 to claim the 2021 Citrus Coast League championship.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
For the second consecutive season, the Hueneme Vikings have defeated the Nordhoff Rangers to claim a Citrus Coast League title in football. On Oct. 29, the Rangers traveled to face the Vikings in the final game of the regular season for both teams. The Vikings would use a big second half to pull away from the Rangers to claim the 34-8 victory. With the win, Hueneme also took home the 2021 league title.
NHS seniors cap stellar golf careers
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- Published: Friday, 05 November 2021 09:10
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Soule Park golf course.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
One of the best sports stories in the Ojai Valley in recent years has been the performance and success of the Nordhoff High School girls’ golf team. Over the last four years, the Lady Rangers made school history by winning the program’s first-ever CIF title and they solidified themselves as one of the most dominating teams ever to wear a Nordhoff uniform.
Nordhoff squeaks by Villanova Prep in girls’ tennis
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- Published: Friday, 05 November 2021 09:05
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
When the CIF Southern Section playoff brackets for girls’ tennis were released last week, tennis fans in the Ojai Valley were thrilled to learn they could see two local teams compete at the same time and location.