How to resolve AdBlock issue? Boyd set to be stopper for Baylor this season
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- Published: Friday, 22 January 2021 08:44
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Former Nordhoff High School star Luke Boyd and the Baylor Bears are gearing up for the 2021 season and there is plenty of excitement around this year’s roster. Boyd figures to play a major role for the team again this season.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
College baseball programs across the country are looking ahead to an abbreviated season this spring, and former Nordhoff Ranger Luke Boyd is hoping to make a big splash in his final campaign with Baylor University.
Casitas rowers still getting in work
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- Published: Friday, 22 January 2021 08:42
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Members of the Casitas Rowing team recently enjoyed the beauty surrounding Lake Casitas, including the pink Ojai Valley sky.
Wimpee finding her groove at Purdue University
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- Published: Friday, 15 January 2021 08:56
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Former Nordhoff High School standout Sydnie Wimpee was dialed in while playing first base for the Purdue Boilermakers last season. Wimpee expects to log some innings as a pitcher this season.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Sydnie Wimpee will go down as one of the most accomplished student-athletes in the history of Nordhoff High School.
High school athletes hoping to return to action
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- Published: Friday, 15 January 2021 08:53
Ojai Valley News photo by Holly Roberts
Student-athletes all over the state of California, like the Nordhoff High School cross country team, (below) are chomping at the bit to return to action.
Lady Rangers were all in to win 2019 CIF softball title
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- Published: Friday, 08 January 2021 08:51
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The 2019 Nordhoff High School softball team erupts in celebration after Willow Williams scored the winning run during the CIF title game. It was the program’s first ever title.
With local sports still on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ojai Valley News continues to honor the rich history and tradition of some of Ojai’s proud athletic programs.
Corey the story at Soule Park event
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- Published: Friday, 08 January 2021 08:48
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Local golfer Dave Corey shows off his handiwork on the third hole at the Soule Park Golf Course. Corey hit a hole-in-one from 124 yards out.
One of the positives to come from the COVID-19 shutdown has been the creation of a gross-only skins game on Mondays at Soule Park Golf Course.
After 103 years, the 2012 NHS football team finally made history
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- Published: Thursday, 31 December 2020 12:32
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
Tayler Livingston squirts through the North Torrance line and into the open field on his way to a 264-yard night for the Rangers.
With local sports still on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ojai Valley News continues to honor the rich history and tradition of some of Ojai’s proud athletic programs.
1991 Rangers helped change the course of history at NHS
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:36
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The 1991 Nordhoff Ranger football team won a league title game against Calabasas and helped turn the program into one of the most dominant football programs in Ventura County.
With local sports still on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ojai Valley News continues to honor the rich history and tradition of some of Ojai’s proud athletic programs.
Nordhoff's first CIF championship game revisited next week
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:34
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The Ojai Valley News will kick off 2021 on Jan. 1 by recapping Nordhoff High School’s first ever CIF football title game against a stout North Torrance team.
Ojai swimmers see success in virtual competition
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- Published: Thursday, 24 December 2020 08:32
Photo by Holly Roberts
The Ojai Heatwave swimmers in this photo were identified incorrectly on Dec. 11.
1983 Nordhoff volleyball crew set a new standard
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- Published: Friday, 18 December 2020 09:27
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The Nordhoff girls’ volleyball team in the 1983. Back row, left to right: Leanna Merriweather, Cristy Sawyer, Lisa Dalmatoff, Teri Johnson, Sasha Gil, Shannon Firebaugh. Front row, left to right: Coach Cher Glass, Marci Cochran, Michelle McCullah, Lisa Rich.
With local sports still on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ojai Valley News continues to honor the rich history and tradition of some of Ojai’s proud athletic programs.
Soule Park Golf Club hopes to improve member experience with merger
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- Published: Friday, 18 December 2020 09:24
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The Soule Park Golf Course recently announced a merger between the Soule Park Men’s Club and the Soule Park Golf Club. The men’s club hosted its final event Dec. 12.
Mike Miller, Ojai Valley News sports editor
Soule Park Golf Course general manager Keith Brown recently announced the Soule Park Men’s Club will merge with the Soule Park Golf Club, making it “One of the most compelling public course golf clubs in Southern California.”
Ojai swimmers see success in virtual competition
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- Published: Friday, 11 December 2020 09:03
Ojai Valley News photo by Holly Roberts
The Ojai Heatwaves recently took part in a virtual swim meet series that had approximately 800 athletes participating.
Golfers turn out in force to support Ojai Valley School
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- Published: Friday, 11 December 2020 09:01
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
The group of Mike Doran, Gus Gonzalez, Darren Veitch, and Don Crouse prepare to tee off in the 2020 Spud Classic, a socially-distant fundraiser for the Ojai Valley School Parent Club. Over 100 golfers played in the event, which was held at the Soule Park Golf Course.
Local golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of golf for a good cause Dec. 5 at Soule Park Golf Course as part of the 2nd Annual Spud Classic fundraiser golf tournament.
Annual Ojai Holiday Tennis Challenge canceled for 2020
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- Published: Friday, 11 December 2020 09:00
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Participants of the 2019 Annual Ojai Holiday Tennis Challenge gathered for a group photo ahead of the popular event. This annual competition has been canceled due to COVID-19. Organizers are exploring other possible events when it is safe to resume public gatherings.
This is usually a busy time of year for Ojai Valley Tennis Club youth tennis volunteers — including Craig Fugle and Jakob Vos, as well as Ojai Recreation Department Head Tennis Pro Scott Burton and others — who would be organizing the 10th Annual (adult/youth) Ojai Holiday Tennis Challenge.
Nordhoff's Ruiz set to anchor offensive line
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- Published: Friday, 04 December 2020 09:17
Ojai Valley News photo by Ken Brown
Nordhoff’s Issac Ruiz (No. 59) provides a key block to help teammate Eli Dvortcsak gain big yards in a game last season. Ruiz is expected to be a major contributor when the Rangers return to action.
Shane Kelley, Ojai Valley News contributor
Offensive linemen are commonly known as the unsung heroes of a football team.