Nordhoff gets back on track with win over San Marcos
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
Nordhoff sophomore Zac Sheets zeros in on San Marcos Royal quarterback Ben Partee. Sheets would end up leading the team in tackles on the night.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Nordhoff High School football team earned a huge victory Sept. 13 over the San Marcos Royals. With the win, the Rangers improved to 2-2 overall as they head into Citrus Coast League play.
Rangers travel to take on Carpinteria
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Whenever Nordhoff and Carpinteria meet in the gridiron, fans are usually in for a good old-fashioned rivalry game. Despite the records of the two teams, the games are generally close. This season the Warriors are a little down and will come into Friday night’s game with a record of 1-2. Their two losses have been lopsided (Santa Ynez 42-0 and St. Genevieve 42-7); and they are down in terms of numbers.
Thacher football team opens 2019 campaign with a convincing win over Orcutt Academy
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Thacher School earned its first football victory of the season Sept. 13 when it hosted the Orcutt Academy and rolled to a 42-14 victory. The win was special for the Toads because they welcomed back longtime head coach Jeff Hooper, who missed last season due to a sabbatical.
Rangers climb to No. 3 in the polls
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
As the Nordhoff High School volleyball team continues its winning ways, they are starting to catch the attention of coaches from across the CIF Southern Section.
Nordhoff volleyball off to a fast start
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Nordhoff’s Ashley Johnson (left) rises above the net to spike a ball against crosstown rival Villanova. Johnson and the Rangers won in three sets.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
As expected, the Nordhoff girls’ volleyball team is off to a hot start this fall. Through their first four matches, the Rangers are 4-0. Nordhoff’s latest win came against Villanova Prep Sept. 10. The Rangers won handily in three sets, 25-6, 25-11 and 25-14.
Ranger football struggling to find identity
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
Nordhoff quarterback Leeram Stoneman, shown here this summer, has been playing terrific football and providing leadership for the Rangers this season.
Mike Miller,Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Nordhoff High School football squad is still looking to find its groove this season. The Rangers traveled to Oak Park Sept. 6 to take on the undefeated Eagles and came away with a 42-18 loss, despite being expected to challenge their hosts for a win.
Nordhoff golf 4-0 to begin season
Nordhoff High School’s group of super sophomore golfers are off to a 4-0 start in non-league play. On Sept. 5, NHS took on Oxnard and Hueneme at the River Ridge Lakes Course and cruised to the victory by 26 strokes. Nordhoff’s placers were: Ella Giuliani (42), Alexis Kehoe (42), Willow Williams (45), Hannah Ignacio (46), Molly Coker (48), and Mary Heldwein (52).
Anderson highlights a rough night for VPS football
Ojai Valley News photo by Holly Roberts
After winning its season opening game against the Malibu Sharks, the Villanova Preparatory School football team ran into a talented Trona team and lost a lopsided affair 78-3. Villanova’s points came on a field goal by soccer star turned placekicker, Kate Anderson.
VPS water polo kicks off league play
Ojai Valley News photo by Holly Roberts
The Villanova Prep water polo team kicked off their Tri-Valley League schedule this week and lost to the Carpinteria Warriors, 17-7. The young VPS squad will look to rebound when they host the Fillmore Flashes Sept. 13 at 3:15 p.m. Senior Ashton Hart (above) and the rest of the VPS squad will be looking to log their first victory of the 2019 season.
Nordhoff football romps Eastside 56-0
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Nordhoff sophomore Eli Dvortcsak (right) follows Chandler Pullen for a big gain in a dominating 56-0 win over the Eastside Lions. Dvortcsak scored two rushing touchdowns and Pullen lead the team in tackles.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Nordhoff High School football team evened its season record at 1-1 on the early season with a commanding 56-0 victory over the visiting Eastside Lions. The Lions made the long trip from Lancaster; and it was clear from the opening kickoff they were going to be outmanned by the Rangers.
Rangers look to hand Oak Park first loss
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
This week the Nordhoff High School football team will travel to Oak Park to take on the undefeated Eagles. It their first two games, the Eagles topped Thousand Oaks 34-0, and defeated the Santa Paula Cardinals last week by the score of 29-16.
Nordhoff cross-country ready to rumble
Ted Cotti, Ojai Valley News correspondent
Having logged hundreds of miles on the Ojai roads and trails during the summer, Nordhoff High School’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams will finally have an opportunity to don their uniforms and race when they open the 2019 season this Friday in Pasadena at the Cool Breeze Invitational.
Rangers win tough battle against Oxnard
Photo by Tom Moore
The Nordhoff girls’ volleyball crew recently improved to 2-0 on the season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Oxnard Yellowjackets. Nordhoff took the first two sets 25-23 and 25-13 before Oxnard rebounded to take the third and fourth 25-22 and 25-19, respectively. NHS then broke the 2-2 tie by winning the final set 15-11.
Nordhoff High football drops season opener
Ted Cotti, Ojai Valley News correspondent
Quarterback Leeram Stoneman threw for 305 yards and tossed a pair of touchdown passes to fellow junior Kaden Monson but it was not enough; and the Nordhoff High School varsity football team dropped its season opener 55-14 to West Ranch in Valencia Aug. 23.