Collenberg, Espinoza represent H-DNL well at state championships
A pair of H-DNL seniors made the long trip south for the CIF Track and Field State Championships this weekend, and both did a good job representing the league. Fresh off his […]
Humboldt Eagles 19Us to open busy summer against the Crabs
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Eagles 19Us are gearing up for a busy summer and will kickstart their campaign with an always challenging trip to the Arcata Ball Park to play […]
Eureka seniors Secor, Hiscox named Jay Willard award winners
Eureka seniors Owen Hiscox and Macy Secor have been named the Jay Willard Award winners for 2026. Named after legendary Eureka High coach Jay Willard, this Loggers award recognizes student-athletes who embody […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Eureka seniors leave their mark
By Ray Hamill — Eureka seniors Bailey Brown and Macy Secor closed out their high school careers this week, as the Loggers reached the semifinals of the North Coast Section Division-5 softball […]
Lumberjacks place second at NCAA Rowing Championships
The Cal Poly Humboldt women’s rowing team capped off an historic 2026 season by earning a national runner-up finish at the NCAA Division II Championships at Lake Lanier Olympic Park on Friday […]
Local players look to make an impact with 2026 Humboldt Crabs
By Ray Hamill — Part of the joy in watching the Humboldt Crabs year after year is seeing the local players on the team. And that will continue to be the case […]
Costa, Moon commit to Redwoods; Willis joins the coaching staff
By Ray Hamill — A pair of Humboldt Sports Player of the Year finalists have committed their future to College of the Redwoods men’s basketball, as head coach Justin Claus navigates a […]
Excitement builds as Humboldt Crabs get set for season opener
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Crabs are back in town for the summer season, as they get set for Friday night’s opener at the Arcata Ball Park. New manager Jeff Giacomini […]
Eureka Loggers host another successful annual Murph Workout
A new tradition is building momentum at Eureka High School. On Tuesday, the Loggers hosted their third annual Murph Workout to promote a healthy mindset and honor a fallen hero. The Murph, […]
Busy postseason in local youth baseball begins this weekend
By Ray Hamill — A busy few weeks for youth baseball here on the North Coast kicks off this weekend, with the district Senior and Junior tournament of champions. The action gets […]
Crusaders fall to Newark Memorial in NCS, bid farewell to seniors
By Ray Hamill — St. Bernard’s bid farewell to a trio of very influential seniors on Wednesday, but the future appears bright for the Little 4 champs. The top seeds in the […]
H-DNL announces All-League Sportsmanship team for 2025/26
Ten H-DNL student-athletes have been honored with inclusion on the 2025/26 All-League Sportsmanship Team. The second annual sportsmanship team, which is the brainchild of the HDN Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), was […]
Former HDN star overcomes major injury on the path to success
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a challenging year for McKenna Curtis, but the former two-time Big 5 MVP believes the adversity she has faced since graduating high school two years ago […]
Cubs establish themselves as the program to beat in L4 softball
Another memorable spring on the softball fields came to an end for the South Fork Cubs over the weekend, but it was an impressive campaign for a program that has established itself […]
Loggers fall to Moreau Catholic in NCS Division-5 semifinals
The Eureka Loggers saw a memorable season come to an end on Tuesday, as Moreau Catholic ended an H-DNL team’s postseason run for the second time in four days. The Loggers, who […]
Redwood Elementary athletes enjoy record-breaking season
There was no shortage of record-breaking performances by some of the young Redwood Elementary track and field athletes this spring. And no one impressed more than eighth grader Asher Fry. Fry capped […]
Barnwell holds on late to win Late Models season opener
The 2026 season at the Redwood Acres Raceway kicked off on Saturday night much to the delight of North Coast race fans. Nor-Cal Automotive presented a full slate of action featuring the […]
Eureka team leaders commit to play for College of the Redwoods
A pair of Eureka seniors haven’t wasted any time finding a new home. Just a few days after their high school careers officially ended in the North Coast Section playoffs, seniors Garrett […]
NCS BASEBALL — Crusaders rally to beat Spartans; Panthers lose to the Dragons
Henry Hinrichs returned in style on Saturday, as the St. Bernard’s Crusaders kicked off the North Coast Section playoffs. The top seeds in the Division-4 bracket hosted No. 9 Pinole Valley and […]
NCS SOFTBALL — Eureka girls continue memorable postseason
A late-season surge continued for the Eureka Loggers on Saturday afternoon, as they moved within two wins of claiming a first-ever North Coast Section championship in softball. The last remaining local team […]
