
Driven to succeed, Metz makes her college choice

By Ray Hamill — For about as long as she can remember, Fortuna’s Renee Metz has known she wanted to play college softball, wherever that might be. And the moment she walked […]
Former Big 4 standout leads Siskiyous to dramatic victory with a miracle finish

OJ Calleja enjoyed a memorable debut with College of the Siskiyous on Saturday. The former Del Norte quarterback was one of six H-DNL players to feature in the JC showdown between Siskiyous […]
Puzz shines off the bench in Cuesta College debut

McKinleyville’s Isaac Puzz has wasted little time settling into his new home. The former Panthers all-star made his debut with the Cuesta College men’s basketball team on Friday, scoring seven points off […]
Celebrating the first H-DNL White Stars in over a year

By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL honored a host of all-league selections this past week as the first sports to return after the long shutdown concluded their seasons. Because of the pandemic […]
Massias wins at No. 1 singles, as Tigers sweep all six titles

Yasko Massias did not drop a set on his way to three straight wins at the H-DNL boys tennis championships on Saturday, as the Arcata Tigers completed a sweep of all six […]
Stockwell caps outstanding season with another big win

By Ray Hamill — Collin Stockwell left no doubt as to who was the best runner in the H-DNL this year, placing first at the league cross country championships on Friday afternoon. […]
Macdonald sisters take top three spots at league meet

By Ray Hamill — The wet conditions at the Eureka Municipal Golf Course did little to slow down Anneli Macdonald on Friday afternoon, as the Arcata junior capped an outstanding season in […]
Several H-DNL players to feature as JC football returns to California

By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL will be well represented when JC football makes a welcome return to California on Saturday. In what will be the first non-Division-I college football game played […]
Sundberg completes the sweep, as memorable H-DNL season concludes

It may not have been a typical season, but the H-DNL girls certainly had fun on the golf courses over the past five weeks, and when all was said and done there […]
H-DNL rivals get set for one final showdown at league championships

By Ray Hamill — A short but exciting H-DNL cross country season will close out in Eureka on Friday afternoon, and it should be a thrilling finish. Seniors Collin Stockwell of Fortuna […]
CR to begin listing head-coach openings on Monday

By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods will begin accepting applications for the open football and women’s tennis head coaching positions on Monday. Interested applicants have until March 22 to apply […]
HSU’s Drew Petersen honored by NSCA again

By Ray Hamill — Legendary Humboldt State strength and conditioning coach Drew Petersen has been honored by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Petersen, who has touched the lives of countless […]
Trio of teammates lead the way at H-DNL tennis championships

The Arcata trio of Mathias Severn, Finn Murphy and Aiden Waters were each crowned H-DNL champions in boys tennis on Wednesday afternoon, on the opening day of the league championships. Playing in […]
All youth sports cleared to return after settlement

By Ray Hamill — Get ready for a busy few months in local high school sports. On Thursday morning, “Let Them Play CA” officials announced that they have reached a settlement with […]
The complete H-DNL football schedule

Complete H-DNL football schedule March 19/20 Fortuna at Del Norte, Fri, 5/7:30 p.m. Ferndale at Arcata, Fri, 7:30 p.m. McKinleyville at South Fork, Fri, 7:30 p.m. Eureka at St. Bernard’s, Sat, 1 […]
Kentucky bill offers lifeline for students and athletes

By Ray Hamill — The Kentucky State Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation that would allow students remain in school for an extra year after the disruption caused by the pandemic. And […]
Rivalries remain front and center in football schedule

By Ray Hamill — Mark you calendars, H-DNL football is almost here again. The schedule was officially approved by the league Board of Managers on Tuesday, and is set to kick off […]
H-DNL approves schedules for football, soccer

By Ray Hamill — On Tuesday afternoon, the H-DNL Board of Managers unanimously approved the proposed schedules for the upcoming football and soccer seasons. In addition, the league athletic directors have scheduled […]
COLLEGE BASKETBALL — First win of the season for Northern, Simpson

By Ray Hamill — Former Arcata and College of the Redwoods standout Breesia Northern and the Simpson University women got their first win of the season over the weekend while competing at the […]
Humboldt Fastpitch Softball to begin play again in April

By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Fastpitch Softball Association announced on Monday that they are moving forward with the 2021 season. Association founder and president Kelly Wolfe Helms made the announcement on […]