Rangers Escape, Headed to Semi-Finals

With a spot in the CIF-SS semi-finals on the line, the Nordhoff Rangers went on the road and defeated the Santa Ynez Pirates, 17-16. The game was full of drama and went right down to the final play of the game.

The Pirates got out to an early 3-0 lead before the Rangers came storming back after Jake Logsdon threw touchdown passes to Sean Bettles and Eric White to give the Rangers a 14-3 lead at the half. In the second half, Santa Ynez mounted a great comeback with a fake punt for a touchdown and touchdown pass late in the game but a missed extra point conversion gave NHS the narrow one point victory.

With the win, the Rangers earn a spot in the semi-finals against Lompoc. The game will be played at Nordhoff. For more details on the Rangers big win, see Wednesday's edition of the OVN.

Rangers overcome adversity and advance

The Nordhoff Rangers won their first round play-off game tonight against the Verbum Dei Eagles, 21-0. The NHS defense was the story of the game as they held the Eagles scoreless and were never really in danger of being scored on. Unofficially, Keegan Shirck had three sacks and an interception and Eric White had two sacks.

Isaac Seymour rushed for all three of the Ranger scores on the night. For more details on Nordhoff's big play-off win, see Wednesday's edition of the OVN.

Ranger Make History

The Nordhoff Rangers made history tonight when they defeated the Oak Park Eagles 23-7. With the win, the Rangers became the first team in school history to finish the regular season 10-0. Back in 1996, the Rangers went 9-0-1.

NHS led 10-0 after the first half and then surged ahead 17-0 in the second half before the Eagles closed the gap to 17-7 but the Rangers closed the deal late in the game with a touchdown to make the final score 23-7. Touchdowns were scored by Isaac Seymour, Sean Bettles and Keegan Shirk. Kyle Moore added a 30-yard field goal for the Rangers.

The Rangers will host their first round play-off game next week. Check Wednesday's OVN to see who the Rangers will face in the first round and to read more about tonight's record-setting win.

Rangers Survive Close Call

The Nordhoff Rangers improved to 9-0 on the season after they narrowly defeated the Carpinteria Warriors, 27-14. The Rangers fell behind early but rebounded to take down the stubborn Warriors. Junior Isaac Seymour was stellar for the Rangers, rushing the football 36 times for 217 yards and three touchdowns. Eric White led the defense with 10 tackles, three sacks, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown. For more details on the Rangers big win, see Wednesday's OVN.