How to resolve AdBlock issue? Nordhoff softball adjusting on the fly
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 10:34
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Nordhoff senior Zoe Damianos (No. 62) will be one of the team’s top returners this spring.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Last season the Nordhoff High School softball team made school history by winning its first-ever CIF championship in that sport. After losing a handful of key contributors to graduation, the Lady Rangers spent the offseason gearing up for another run at a title – but then head coach Don Rodarte was notified some of his returning players decided to play lacrosse instead of softball.
Siple earns Rotary honors
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 10:32
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Wyatt Siple, a student Mira Monte Elementary School, was honored by the Rotary Club of Ojai for his positive attitude and stellar sportsmanship.
The Rotary Club of Ojai recently honored Wyatt Siple as its Physical Education Project Student of the Month. The presentation was made by Rotarian Bill Hatch. Mira Monte Elementary School Principal Katherine White explained to the group why Siple was selected for the honor.
Hersh starting to shine at Concordia University
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 10:30
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Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Former Nordhoff High School star Shane Hersh is starting to hit his stride at Concordia University in Irvine. Hersh, who graduated from NHS in 2015, was a two sport star for the Rangers. On the gridiron, Hersh was a standout running back but was best known for his work on the defensive side of the ball where he led the Rangers in tackles for the majority of his career.
Ojai Valley Aces crush Moorpark in season opener
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 10:28
In Junior Team Tennis action, the Ojai Valley Aces won their first match of the spring season last Sunday in decisive fashion, defeating Moorpark 48-9. The team, playing in the girls' 18-and-under division, swept all six sets including four singles and two doubles eight-game pro sets.
Nordhoff basketball team earns postseason honors
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 10:27
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Nordhoff High School senior Chase Plott drives to the hoop against the Carpinteria Warriors in a key Citrus Coast League game earlier this season. Plott recently earn first team all-league honors along with teammates Korey Stevens and Kaden Gard.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
This winter the Nordhoff High School boys’ basketball team went 16-9 overall and 9-1 in Citrus Coast League play, which earned the Rangers a share of the league title along with the Carpinteria Warriors.
Villanova Prep names new head baseball coach
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 10:25
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Shain Logeais, shown here with his family, recently took over the Villanova Prep baseball program. The Wildcats are hoping their new coach can help the program get back to the post season this spring.
Villanova Preparatory School Athletic Department recently announced the appointment of Shain Logeais as the new head varsity baseball coach. Logeais graduated from Long Beach Wilson High School, where he played both baseball and water polo. He continued his education at Pepperdine University on a full baseball scholarship under three-time National Coach of the Year Andy Lopez. During his second season at Pepperdine, a shoulder injury ended his pitching career and he transferred to Biola University where he was a successful first baseman for his final two years of college baseball.
Villanova Prep baseball defeats Ojai Valley School in all-Ojai battle
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 10:22
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Villanova Prep pitcher Ryoto Kaneda fires a pitch to plate against the Ojai Valley School. Kaneda and the Wildcats went on to win the game 9-5.
Ojai Valley Wrestling Club offering open mat workouts
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 10:20
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The Ojai Valley Wrestling Club is now offering open mat workouts every Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Nordhoff High School. All interested wrestlers age five and up are welcome to attend. Participants will learn Freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling. The only cost for the program is $50 for a USA Wrestling Insurance card. Cards will be sold at all workouts.
Nordhoff hosts first-ever girls' lacrosse game
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- Published: Friday, 28 February 2020 10:09
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This year Nordhoff High School announced it would field a girls’ lacrosse team for the first time in school history. On Feb. 25, NHS hosted Cate for the inaugural game which ended in a 4-3 win for the visiting Rams.
Santa Ynez edges Nordhoff in extras
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- Published: Friday, 28 February 2020 10:08
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Nordhoff junior Philip Heldwein fires a pitch to the plate against the Santa Ynez Pirates. The Rangers dropped the game in extra innings.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
On Feb. 21, the Nordhoff High School baseball team hosted its first home game of the season against the Santa Ynez Pirates. Santa Ynez opened the game with a four-run first inning, but the Rangers answered with three in the bottom of the first to remain within striking distance. After going back and forth over the next few innings, the Rangers scored four runs in the bottom half of the fifth inning to take a 7-6 lead.
Nordhoff swim teams ready to take the plunge
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- Published: Friday, 28 February 2020 10:06
Ted Cotti, Ojai Valley News correspondent
Nordhoff High School’s boys’ and girls’ swimming teams are hard at work preparing for the season ahead.
The girls’ team looks to defend its Citrus Coast League crown, while the boys’ squad hopes to improve on its third-place performance.
Nordhoff track teams eye titles
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- Published: Friday, 28 February 2020 10:05
Ted Cotti, Ojai Valley News correspondent
With all but one of its CIF-SS Prelims qualifiers back from last year’s Citrus Coast League championship squad, Nordhoff High School’s girls’ track and field team has its eyes on a fourth-straight league title.
Bishop Diego tops Rangers 3-1 in volleyball opener
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- Published: Friday, 28 February 2020 10:05
The Nordhoff High School boys’ volleyball team hosted the Bishop Diego Cardinals Feb. 25 in what was the season opener for the Rangers. NHS lost the first set 25-20 but rebounded to take the second set 25-17. From there, Bishop Diego proved to be too much for the Rangers as they took the next two sets 25-23 and 25-20.
Campa takes over struggling Nordhoff baseball program
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- Published: Thursday, 20 February 2020 15:37
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The Nordhoff High School baseball program has struggled to win games in recent years, but the Rangers are hopeful new head coach Sam Campa can turn the tides this spring.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Despite a long history of success on the diamond, the Nordhoff High School baseball program has struggled mightily in recent years. Over the last four seasons, the Rangers have only managed to win 14 games while dropping 70. The program’s last winning season was 2014, and NHS hasn’t qualified for the postseason since 2015.
Nordhoff loses quarterfinal game
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- Published: Thursday, 20 February 2020 15:35
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After winning its first round playoff game, the Nordhoff High School girls’ water polo team advanced to the quarterfinal game where they hosted El Rancho High School Feb. 15 at the Villanova Prep pool.
Baylor's Boyd earns first victory of the season
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- Published: Thursday, 20 February 2020 15:33
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Former Nordhoff High School standout Luke Boyd is pitching in his final season as a Baylor Bear and on Feb. 15, he notched his first victory over the season over the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Boyd pitched the final two innings of Baylor’s 8-7 extra inning win, allowing one hit while striking out one batter.