Rangers blank Vikings, 41-0

Andy Drifka tied a Nordhoff record with five touchdown passes as the Rangers defeated Hueneme 41-0. Drifka threw touchdown passes to Jordan Morrison, Tucker De alba, Isaac Seymour, Micah Thornton and Eric Lara. Lara also ran for a score in the game.

With the win, the Rangers improve to 1-2 on the season. For more information on the Rangers first win of the 2011 season, see Wednesday's OVN.

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Nordhoff and Villanova to face off this afternoon

The Nordhoff Lady Rangers and the Villanova Lady Wildcats will face each other in the finals of Nordhoff's tournament today at 3:30pm. The Two teams both went 3-0 in the tournament to advance to the finals. If you are looking for an inside activity to get out of the rain, this should be a great game between the two local schools.

Nordhoff Falls To Lompoc

All good things must come to an end and that was the case tonight when the Nordhoff Rangers hosted the Lompoc Braves in the CIF semi-finals. The Braves jumped out to a 14-0 lead and the Rangers were ever able to recover as Lompoc ran away with the game, winning 45-18.

Scoring for the Rangers were Micah Thornton (35 yard touchdown catch), Kyle Moore (32 yard field goal) and Robert Perron (two yard TD run). Defensively the Rangers could not stop the Braves and their running game.

With the loss the Rangers end their season 12-1. See Wednesday's OVN for more details on the Rangers' final game of the season.

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.

Rangers Win Homecoming Battle

The Nordhoff Rangers improved to 8-0 on the season as they took out the Santa Paula Cardinals tonight 42-14. NHS jumped out to a 35-6 first half lead thanks to Isaac Seymour's three first half touchdowns. Fullback Tony Johnson scored two touchdowns, including one from 71 yards out. The Ranger defense was solid on the night and the special teams avoided giving up any big plays.

See Wednesday's OVN for more details on the Rangers' big win and quotes from head coach Tony Henney.

NHS Dims Flashes

The Nordhoff Rangers opened their Tri-Valley League schedule with a 42-7 win over the Fillmore Flashes tonight to improve to 7-0, 1-0 on the season. Jake Logsdon threw four touchdown passes on the night to Keegan Shirck, Tony Johnson and Jordan Morrison (2). Isaac Seymour rushed for two scores and Kyle Moore converted all extra points on the night.

The NHS defense was solid all night and Fillmore did not score until late in the third quarter. See Wednesday's OVN for more details on the Rangers seventh win of the season.

NHS Hammers San Marcos, 70-14

The Nordhoff Rangers completed their non-league schedule tonight with a 70-14 win over the San Marcos Royals to improve to 6-0 on the season. Seven different players scored for the Rangers, including three touchdowns from running back Isaac Seymour. Jake Logsdon threw for two scores and ran for another in the win for the Rangers.

NHS enters their bye week and will face the Fillmore Flashes on Oct. 22. See Wednesday's OVN for more details on the Rangers' big win tonight against the Royals.

Rangers Rule Santa Barbara

Top ranked Nordhoff improved to 5-0 on season after walking all over the Santa Barbara Dons tonight, 38-14. Isaac Seymour rushed for three touchdowns to pace the Rangers to what amounted to an easy victory overall. The NHS defense was dominant all night and kept the Dons from gaining any momentum at all in the game.

Also scoring touchdowns for the Rangers were Micah Thornton (punt return) and Keegan Shirck (reception). Kyle Moore also added a short field goal for the Rangers. NHS will travel to Santa Barbara again next week to take on the San Marcos Royals.

See Wednesday's OVN to hear more about the Rangers' fifth win of the year.

Rangers Shock Ventura

In what turned out to be a dramatic night, the Nordhoff Rangers defeated the Ventura Cougars tonight, 26-20. The Rangers jumped out to a 23-8 first half lead and then narrowly hung on as the Cougars mounted a comeback. Issac Seymour scored two touchdowns and Jake Logsdon threw one to Micah Thornton.

The game was full of drama and came right down to the wire. With the win, the top ranked Rangers move to 4-0 on the season. For more information of the Rangers' thrilling win, see Wednesday's OVN.

Rangers Whack Vikings

There was no doubt who the better team was tonight when Nordhoff traveled to take on the Hueneme Vikings in a non-league match-up. The Rangers jumped out to an early lead and then shifted into overdrive as they beat the Vikings 69-7. Isaac Seymour ran wild over the Vikings' defense, rushing for more than 200 yards in the first half. Quarterback Jake Logsdon threw for three touchdowns, two of which went to Sean Bettles. The Rangers were clearly the best team tonight and they head into their huge match up next week with Ventura with a lot on confidence and a 3-0 record.

See Wednesday's OVN more more details of the Rangers' blowout win.

Rangers Roll Again

After a slow start, the Nordhoff Rangers scored 21 points in the second quarter and then did the same in the third quarter en route to a 42-12 win over visiting Pacifica tonight. The Rangers were led by junior Isaac Seymour, who scored four touchdowns on the night, three on the ground and one through the air. Jake Logsdon tossed three touchdowns (Seymour, Sean Bettles and Eric Lara) to bring his season total to eight. Kyle Moore was a perfect six for six on extra points.

The NHS defense was solid all night and did not give the Tritons much to celebrate, especially in the second half. The Rangers improve to 2-0 on the season. See Wednesday's OVN for more details and quotes from head coach Tony Henney.

NHS Opens Season With 39-14 Win

The Nordhoff Rangers opened their 2010 football season with a huge 39-14 win over visiting West Ranch tonight. Senior Jake Logsdon threw for four touchdowns in his first career start. The defense only surrendered one first down in the first half and they dominated the Wildcats throughout the game. Junior Isaac Seymour rushed for two touchdowns and caught another.

See Wednesday's OVN for more details, stats and quotes from the Rangers' big win.

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Rangers Out In First Round

The Nordhoff Rangers could not capitalize on opportunities and six turnovers gave the upper hand to the El Segundo Eagles in the first round of the CIF-SS play-offs. The Eagles skipped town with a tough 24-7 win. Dillon Lowen scored the lone touchdown on the night for NHS when Skyler Logsdon found him for a 39-yard scoring strike. See Wednesday's OVN for more details on the Rangers' final game of the season.

Nordhoff Wins Eighth Straight

The Nordhoff Rangers went on the road and beat a tough Oak Park team tonight 28-0. Skyler Logsdon threw for four touchdowns, three of which went to Logan Crow. Senior tight end Evan Hardman caught the other touchdown pass for the Rangers.

Defensively the Rangers were solid thanks to the play of their linemen and linebacker Keegan Shirck. With the win, NHS improves to 8-1 overall and a perfect 4-0 in Tri-Valley League play. The Rangers will face Oaks Christian next week for the league title. For more details on the Rangers' big victory and their record breaking performances, see next Wednesday's edition of the OVN.

Rangers Please Homecoming Crowd

The Nordhoff Rangers used a 27 point second quarter to defeat the Carpinteria Warriors tonight, 41-20. Skyler Logsdon had his third five touchdown performance of the season tonight to break the school record for the most touchdown passes in a season. Scoring touchdown on the night were: Logan Crow (3), Evan Hardman (2) and Dillon Lowen. Crow also threw a touchdown pass on the night.

With the win, the Rangers improve their record to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in Tri-Valley League play. See Wednesday's OVN for more details on the Rangers' big win and Logsdon's record breaking night.

Rangers Improve to 6-1, Defeat Bishop Diego

It took the Nordhoff Rangers a little longer than normal to get warmed up, but once they did, they were dominant. NHS rolled over the Bishop Diego Cardinals tonight in Santa Barbara, 35-7. Skyler Logsdon threw three touchdown passes in the first half to Sean Bettles, Logan Crow and Alex Leckie. Cody Doolittle rushed for one score and Crow picked up a fumble and raced 65 yards for the final score of the game for the Rangers. See Wednesday's OVN for more details on Nordhoff's second league win of the season and hear what head coach Tony Henney had to say about his team's performance.

Santa Clara No Match For Rangers

NHS improved their record to 5-1 overall and 1-0 in the Tri-Valley League tonight as they dismantled the Santa Clara Saints, 44-7. The game was never in doubt and NHS was clearly the better team from start to finish.

Justin Burgess and Alex Leckie both scored two touchdowns in the game and Skyler Logsdon tossed two touchdown passes to improve his season total to 15. Logan Crow returned a punt 55 yards for a score and senior Cody Doolittle added a rushing touchdown.

With the win, the Rangers position themselves for a possible playoff slot and continue to serve notice that they are one of the most prolific offenses in the CIF-SS. See Wednesday's OVN for more details on the Nordhoff win.

Rollin' Rangers

Tony Henney's high powered offense was on display tonight when the Nordhoff Rangers overwhelmed the Fillmore Flashes, 52-14. Skyler Logsdon equalled his school record by throwing five touchdown passes....for the second time in three games.

Scoring touchdowns for the Rangers were: Justin Burgess (2), Logan Crow, Evan Hardman, Tony Johnson, Sean Bettles, and Dillon Lowen. With the win, the Rangers improve to 4-1 on the season. Read Henney's comments on his team's play in Wednesday's OVN.

Rangers Whack 'Cats

The 2009 Bucket Bowl did not live up to the hype, in fact the game was over after just one quarter of play. The Rangers scored early and often as they jumped out to a 33-0 first quarter lead. Nordhoff went to expand their lead to 47-0 at the half and then head coach Tony Henney emptied the bench to get his reserves some playing time in the second half. Villanova would finally get on the board late in the game when Sammy Davis rushed for a two-yard score, making the final score 47-7. See Wednesday's OVN for more details on the big game.

Logsdon Makes History For NHS

The Nordhoff Rangers fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter of play against the Pacifica Tritons and then they went on a scoring run for the ages as they went on to defeat Pacifica 42-21. The story of the game was the quarterback play by senior Skyler Logsdon. Logsdon broke two school records (most touchdown passes in a game and most yards in a game) en route to the upset victory.

Catching touchdowns passes for the Rangers were Alex Leckie (2), Dillon Lowen, Sean Bettles, and Logan Crow. The NHS defense also showed up big, forcing the Tritons into several turnovers. For more information on Logsdon's record night and for quotes from Logsdon and head coach Tony Henney, see Wednesday's OVN.

Nordhoff Takes Down Santa Ynez

NHS defeated a very good Santa Ynez team Friday night, 14-12. The Rangers jumped out to a 14-0 first half lead thanks to touchdowns by Justin Burgess and Logan Crow. In the second half, the Pirates were able to get back into the game and scored two touchdowns of their own. The difference in the game was extra points, the Rangers converted theirs, while Santa Ynez failed to to convert their opportunities.

See Wednesday's OVN for more details, stats and quotes from head coach Tony Henney.

Rangers Fall In Opener, 38-12

The start to the Nordhoff Ranger football season did not go as planned as the team dropped their opener to Pioneer Valley 38-12. The Rangers touchdowns were scored by Cody Doolittle and Dillon Lowen. NHS kept the game close in the early going, but turnovers and other untimely miscues gave the Panthers the nod. Life won't get much easier for the Rangers as a very good Santa Ynez team is coming to town next Friday night. For more details and stats from the Rangers' opener, see Wednesday's OVN.

Vote Ojai Top Tennis Town In USA

The City of Ojai has been identified by the United States Tennis Association as one of the nation’s top ten tennis towns, but now Ojai needs your vote to claim the title of “Best Tennis Town in the United States.” The winning city will claim a $100,000 prize that will be used to improve tennis facilities and to promote the sport of tennis in the community. The second and third place towns will receive $50,000 and $25,000 respectively.

In order to prove that Ojai is the country’s best tennis town, residents and friends are encouraged to log on to the contest web site at besttennistown.com to cast their vote. Votes will be counted until July 26th. Other cities being considered for this great honor are: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Cary, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada, Independence, Kansas, Hickory, North Carolina, Grand Junction, Colorado, Midland, Michigan, Springfield, Missouri, and Tempe, Arizona.

Voting is simple and only takes a few seconds; all that is required is a valid email address. Voters can see the top three finalists on July 27th. The Grand Prize winner will be announced at the 2009 US Open. IMPORTANT NOTE: After voting, please check your email inbox and be sure to confirm your vote by clicking on the link in the message from Best Tennis Town. Lastly, check your SPAM or junk mail folder in case the message is directed there.

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Record turnout for annual Ojai Valley Century Ride

By Sondra Murphy

Cyclists turned out in record numbers for the sixth annual Ojai Valley Century Bike Ride Saturday benefiting Boy Scout troops 103 and 179. Coordinated by Ojai Valley Rides, Inc. for the third year, the ride started in Libbey Park on a comfortably hazy morning and had four routes, ranging from 60 to 100 meters, that took participants through Rose Valley, Casitas Pass, Montecito, Santa Paula and along the Ventura coast on the way back into Ojai.
“More riders than ever registered this year — 851,” said Kathy Ellison, volunteer coordinator for the event. “It’s a ride, not a race, through beautiful areas around the county.” Ellison said cyclists were able to chose from 62-, 124-, or two 100-mile distances.
“All of the rest stops are staffed by Boy Scouts,” said Steve Berkel, vice president of the OVRI board. “This year, our president, Jerry Boone, arranged medallions for riders who finished 100 miles for the first time.”
Boone had been involved with biking merit badges and other cycling-related programs for the Boy Scouts when he got the opportunity to coordinate the Century Ride. “Another guy and I ride bikes, so we knew that side of it,” said Boone. They organized it so that each scout who participates gets a share of the proceeds based on how much time they put into it. Plus, for every volunteer they get to help, those hours count toward the scout’s account. “So they can make enough doing this one day to pay for everything they do all year,” Boone said. “And this is a lot more fun than selling popcorn in front of a supermarket.”
Boone listened to comments from riders as they finished their courses. Repeat participants Curt Edmonds and Nathan Cuellar were glowing after they finished their routes. “It wasn’t too bad, it was cool, so that was nice,” said Edmonds.
Cuellar and Edmonds enjoy supporting the Century Ride. “We’re normally out riding anyway, so this gets us out of our routine,” Cuellar said.
“We want to keep it a personal ride for the riders,” said Boone. “We keep track of people who come back and use feedback to improve.”
Besides rest stops stocked with high-energy food, rehydrating fluids and complimentary Popsicles throughout the course, safety is closely monitored with the assistance of the Ojai Valley Amateur Radio Club. “We have people stationed at the Rose Valley turnoff, Carpinteria High School, Patagonia, Casitas and Santa Ana Road,” said OVARC emergency coordinator Wayne Francis. He said 17 radio operators participated in the Century Ride this year and the event provides effective field practice for valleywide emergencies.
“This gives us a chance to get out of the house and exercise our gear,” Francis said. Self-sustaining port-ability is important to test and the hams enjoy testing the equipment and helping to keep an eye on the cyclists.
The Ojai Valley Century Bike Ride is scheduled for the first Saturday after Memorial Day, so mark your calendars for June 5, 2010.
For more information, go to ojaivalleycentury.org.







Photos by Sondra Murphy. Below, Jerry Boone, left, president of Ojai Valley Rides, Inc., thanks riders Curt Edmonds and Nathan Cuellar for supporting the Boy Scout benefit. At right, Kathy Ellison, right, volunteer coordinator for the sixth annual Ojai Valley Century Ride, rings in David Mitchell of Los Angeles as he finishes the Metric Century.

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NHS Baseball Takes League Title

After a slow start to their non-league season, the Nordhoff Rangers claimed a share of the Frontier League title today when they defeated Grace Brethren 17-6 in their regular season finale. NHS rebounded from a 2-0 loss earlier in the week to take the league title in front of their home fans. The Rangers are headed to the play-offs which will begin next week. Check Wednesday's OVN for more details and information on the CIF play-offs.

VPS Names Kevin Davis Football Coach & AD

The Villanova administration wasted little time in naming their new head football coach and athletic director after John Muller resigned earlier this month. VPS President Gregory Heidenblut announced that the school has hired Kevin Davis to fill both roles on the Ojai campus.

Davis served as an assistant football coach for the Wildcats last season and spent several seasons as an assistant at Nordhoff under Cliff Farrar. Davis currently lives in the Ojai Valley with his wife and two children. See Friday's OVN for additional details and quotes from Davis.

Villanova's John Muller Going To St. Bonaventure

Villanova head football coach and athletic director John Muller announced that he has resigned his position from Villanova to take the athletic director and an assistant football coaching position at local football powerhouse St. Bonaventure. Muller, who came to the Ojai Valley eight years ago said, “I am excited about the opportunity, but Villanova has been my home for eight years. My kids love the school and it is all that they know. It will be hard to leave, but this is a wonderful opportunity.”

Muller’s resignation will be effective June 30th and a replacement has not been immediately identified. Check Wednesday’s OVN for an in depth interview with Muller.

Ventura Raceway holds season opener Saturday

By Lee Elder

Racing returns to Ventura Raceway with tomorrow’s season opener. Let the excitement begin.
The Ventura Racing Association’s Sprint Car and Sports Compact classes will begin their season, along with the IMCA Modifieds, USAC Junior Ford Focus Midgets and the crowd-pleasing California Lightning Sprints. Racing starts at 5:30 p.m.
The off-season has been a busy one for promoter Jim Naylor, the raceway staff and friends. A complex construction project has lengthened the racing surface and made the corner banking steeper. Lap times will be quicker and the venue’s reputation for close competition will remain.
“The opener will be a fast-paced night,” Naylor said. “The cars will be faster and we’ve built a really racy track. We could probably sell every seat twice because the customers will spend most of their time jumping up and down and having a good time. They’ll be too excited to sit down.”
Ticket prices at the Ventura Raceway are family-friendly because kids under 12 can attend the races free of charge when accompanied by an adult. General admission tickets cost $14. The student, military and senior price is $11.
“Ventura Raceway has always been a place for the whole family,” Naylor said. “That’s what this is all about. Our ticket prices reflect that.”
Ventura Raceway is located at Seaside Park just a few yards from the Pacific Ocean. The track has hosted nationally televised races 18 times, attracting future superstars the likes of Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart. Naylor is a member of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.
Ventura Raceway is the only successful professional sports franchise in Ventura County history and is among the longest-tenured entities at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. More information is available at venturaraceway.com.