Rangers to play for CIF Southern Section title
Photo by Tom Moore
Ashley Johnson hits the ball crosscourt in the game against Valley View High School. Johnson finished with 16 kills, leading the team.
Ted Cotti, Ojai Valley News correspondent
One year ago, Nordhoff High School’s girls’ volleyball team lost to Linfield Christian of Temecula in the CIF-SS Division VI championship game. This Saturday, the Rangers will have the opportunity to avenge that loss when they play for the Division VI title against that same team.
Nordhoff football to host Glenn High School in opening round
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
After finishing its season 6-3 overall and 4-0 in Citrus Coast League action, the Nordhoff High School football team earned the right to host a first round playoff game Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. NHS drew the Glenn Eagles out of Norwalk as a first round opponent.
Nordhoff girls' golf team wraps up 20-2 season, claims Citrus Coast League title
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Nordhoff High School girls’ golf team recently wrapped up a successful 2019 season by going 20-2 overall. The Rangers captured the Citrus Coast League championship with a perfect 12-0 record in league action.
Casitas Rowers golden again
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The Casitas Rowing team recently won three gold medals at Head of the American in Sacramento. One of the winning teams was the masters mens’ four plus, pictured here from left to right Fabien Castel, Paul Lepiane, Abby Hodge, Jeff Kirby and Steve Letchworth.
Nordhoff High School water polo team falls in opening round of the playoffs
After earning a playoff berth in the CIF Southern Section Division 6 tournament, the Nordhoff High School boys’ water polo squad faced Garden Grove in the first round Nov. 5. Despite their best efforts, the Rangers lost a narrow match 7-6, thus ending their season. Garden Grove improved to 15-11 on the season advanced to the second round. The Rangers finished their 2019 season with an 8-7 record and they claimed third place in the Citrus Coast League standings. See future editions of the Ojai Valley News to see who earned all-league honors in the pool this fall for the Rangers.
Stevens propels Rangers past Hueneme
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
Nordhoff senior Korey Stevens, shown above in a game earlier this fall, accounted for four touchdowns in a 58-15 victory over the Hueneme Vikings last Friday night.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Nordhoff High School senior Korey Stevens had a huge night in what was his final regular season game as a Ranger. Stevens scored three rushing touchdowns and returned an interception for a score in Nordhoff’s commanding 58-15 victory over the Hueneme Vikings Oct. 25.
Nordhoff volleyball advances
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Julia Hankins sets up Sasha Frazier in a playoff match against Barstow High School. Nordhoff has advanced to the semifinals of the CIF Southern Section divisional tournament.
Ted Cotti, Ojai Valley News correspondent
Nordhoff High School’s girls’ varsity volleyball team, this year’s undefeated Citrus Coast League champions, opened the CIF-SS Division VI playoffs with a pair of three-game sweeps at home.
Inaugural Ojai Senior Cup a success
Ted Cotti, Ojai Valley News correspondent
The inaugural Ojai Senior Cup is in the books; and plans for a second annual Cup are already in the making.
Soule Park Golf Course general manager Keith Brown – whose aim is to make this one of the premier senior amateur tournaments on the West Coast and beyond – put together a competitive field featuring many of the area’s top, senior (over 50) golfers and pitted them against one another over two days on two magnificent but challenging golf courses: the Ojai Valley Inn and Soule Park.
NHS football returns to action versus Hueneme
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
Nordhoff junior quarterback Leeram Stoneman (above) will lead the Rangers when they face the Hueneme Vikings Oct. 25 in the team’s final regular season game. Stoneman has already tossed 17 touchdowns this season.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
After an unplanned week off, the Nordhoff High School football team returns to action when they travel to take on the Hueneme Vikings (3-6, 1-2) Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. The Rangers are currently 5-3 overall and a perfect 3-0 in Citrus Coast League action this season. With a win over the Vikings, the Rangers will clinch the league title outright after sharing the inaugural league championship with Santa Paula a season ago.
Nordhoff High water polo team clinches playoff berth
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Lake Thatcher, Nordhoff’s senior water polo captain, looks to move the ball against the Fillmore Flashes in a match earlier this season.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
This fall the Nordhoff High School boys’ water polo team is 7-7 overall and 3-2 in Citrus Coast League action, which puts the Rangers in second place and they have solidified a spot in the upcoming CIF Southern Section playoffs.
Ranger golfers claim league title
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
The Nordhoff girls’ golf team clinched the Citrus Coast League championship Oct. 22 with a victory over its league opponents at the Soule Park Golf Course. The final scores on the day were: Nordhoff 227, Hueneme 279, Santa Paula 282, Fillmore 285 and Carpinteria 339.
Local volleyball teams start playoff runs
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Nordhoff’s Ashley Johnson shows off her amazing leaping ability in the Sylmar Invitation last week. The Lady Rangers finished second in a tune up before starting their 2019 playoff run.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The CIF Southern Section playoffs are underway for two local high schools. Both Nordhoff and Thacher faced opening round opponents Oct. 24. For the Lady Rangers (26-2, 10-0), they hosted Mark Keppel High School in Division 6 action, while the Toads made the short trip to Carpinteria for their first-round contest. Thacher, which went 8-6 overall and 6-4 in Frontier League action, is playing in the Division 8 tournament this fall.
Event Announcement
The 2019 Ojai Hospital 5K/10K and dog walk will take place Oct. 26 at 8 a.m. Anyone interested in taking part in this year’s event can register the morning of the race in front of the Ojai Valley Community Hospital, which is where the race will start and finish. Runners and walkers of all abilities are encouraged to take part in the event.
Rangers perfect in league, now focused on CIF title
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
Nordhoff junior Sasha Frazier smashes a ball past an overmatched Santa Paula defense.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Nordhoff High School girls’ volleyball team has been a dominant force this fall. The Rangers finished their regular season Oct. 15 with a home match against the Santa Paula Cardinals and won 3-0 (25-8, 25-9 and 25-4). With the win in its season finale, Nordhoff is 19-1 overall and a perfect 10-0 in Citrus Coast League action.