How to resolve AdBlock issue? VPS girls’ tennis gets underway
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- Published: Friday, 02 April 2021 13:11
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Villanova Prep sophomore Tiffany Njoroge works on her serve during a training session earlier this week. VPS tennis is just one of several sports currently underway or about to start in the Ojai Valley. This spring will be full of local sports action. If you want to see your team featured in the Ojai Valley News, send your updates and photos to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Rangers crush Santa Paula in football opener
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- Published: Friday, 26 March 2021 08:50
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Nordhoff High junior Zac Sheets contains Santa Paula’s Jovon Grandison in last Friday night’s 48-0 defeat of the Cardinals. Sheets had a huge night for the Rangers, recording 18 tackles and an interception.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Nordhoff High School football team launched its football season in style with a 48-0 destruction of the Santa Paula Cardinals last Friday night at the Ojai Valley Community Stadium.
Villanova Prep water polo improves to 3-1 on the season
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- Published: Friday, 26 March 2021 08:49
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The Villanova Prep girls’ water polo team is now 3-1 on the young season.
Ojai Heatwaves light it up at USA Swimming Meet
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- Published: Friday, 26 March 2021 08:48
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The Ojai Heatwave swimmers traveled to Santa Clarita to compete for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown. Several members of the team managed to set new personal best times despite the long break from competitive swimming.
On March 21, the Ojai Heatwaves returned to their first USA Swimming Sanctioned Swim Meet at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center since the pandemic forced a 13-month break from competition.
NHS volleyball tops Bulldogs
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- Published: Friday, 26 March 2021 08:46
The Nordhoff High School boys’ volleyball team recently defeated the Buena Bulldogs it its season-opening match.
Rangers shine in preseason scrimmage
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- Published: Friday, 19 March 2021 08:58
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Nordhoff High senior Noah Koester fights to avoid the diving tackle of junior Pablo Diaz while teammate Daniel Contreras looks on. NHS hosted a Blue and Gold scrimmage last Saturday, which was the teams first live action of the season.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
There was a unique energy at the Ojai Valley Community Stadium last Saturday afternoon as the Nordhoff High School football team took the field to take part in their Blue and Gold scrimmage.
Villanova Prep water polo not deterred by small rosters
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- Published: Friday, 19 March 2021 08:56
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Villanova Prep sophomore Hannah Tully-Giles rises out of the water to take a shot against Foothill Tech in a recent match. The Lady Wildcats would roll to a 17-2 victory. VPS will face Royal and Foothill Tech this weekend.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
When Villanova Prep water polo coach and athletic director Tim Settem is patrolling the deck during games this season, he won’t have much company.
Ojai schools to livestream games
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- Published: Friday, 19 March 2021 08:48
Mike Miller,Ojai Valley News sports editor
With COVID restrictions still in place, large gatherings are still not allowed, which is having an impact on area sports as competitions ramp up.
Nordhoff Rangers golf is dialed in for stellar results
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- Published: Friday, 12 March 2021 09:10
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Back in 2019, the Nordhoff High School girls’ golf team claimed the Citrus Coast League championship. This spring, the Lady Rangers will be led by players like (left to right) Hannah Ignacio, Lexi Kehoe, Ella Giuliani, Willow Williams and Molly Coker.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The boys’ and girls’ golf teams at Nordhoff High School will both start their spring seasons the week of March 22, and there is plenty on anticipation surrounding this year’s crew.
Villanova Prep water polo teams get live action versus Buena Bulldogs
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- Published: Friday, 12 March 2021 09:08
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The Villanova Prep Wildcat boys’ water polo team got in a recent training session with head coach and athletic director Tim Settem giving instructions from the pool deck.
Nordhoff gridiron crew gearing up for season
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- Published: Friday, 12 March 2021 09:07
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The Nordhoff High School football program is busy gearing up for its recently announced season.
Game on!
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- Published: Friday, 05 March 2021 09:35
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After months of heartache and disappointment, the Nordhoff football program is gearing up for an abbreviated season which will include two scrimmages and four league games.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Nordhoff High School head football coach Lance Wiggins recently announced the Rangers will be able to suit up and play real games after all.
NHS runners place high in Fillmore
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- Published: Friday, 05 March 2021 09:34
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Nordhoff’s senior cross-country runners were honored with a poster compliments of their Fillmore High competitors. Coach Dave Settem was pleased with his team for their work on the course and their stellar sportsmanship while other teams competed.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
For the second time in as many weeks, the Nordhoff High School cross country team toed the starting line in an actual competition and once again, the team had a number of outstanding performances.
Area athletes begin the process of returning to action
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- Published: Friday, 05 March 2021 09:31
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This week the Villanova Prep baseball team started to practice in anticipation of its upcoming spring season.
NHS cross-country off and running
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- Published: Friday, 26 February 2021 09:10
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After nearly a full year layoff, Nordhoff High School athletics returned to action Feb. 20 when the cross-country team hosted a cross-country meet on the NHS campus.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
High school athletics are back.
Golfers go low in Soule Park event
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- Published: Friday, 26 February 2021 09:08
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Soule Park Golf Club members Alex Millet (left) and Jake Marek recently won the February Four-Ball Tournament with an impressive 9-under-par performance.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
The Soule Park Golf Club held its monthly tournament Feb. 20 as club members engaged in the February Four-Ball tournament.