Unveiling of new Albee Stadium pushed back, now ‘week-to-week’
By Ray Hamill — North Coast fans will have to wait just a little longer before the new Albee Stadium is unveiled. The iconic Eureka High stadium has been undergoing renovation for […]
CR athletics dinner & auction raises record amount for sports teams
The North Coast sports community came out in big numbers to support College of the Redwoods athletics last week. The local community college hosted its 22nd annual Dinner & Auction on Thursday […]
Young H-DNL players benefit from offseason of club volleyball
By Ray Hamill — A busy offseason preparing for high school volleyball is paying off for several young players around the North Coast. The 2026 campaign gets under way in the coming […]
H-DNL preseason Jamboree to take place at McKinleyville on Saturday
By Ray Hamill — The annual preseason H-DNL football jamboree will take place at McKinleyville High School this Saturday. The action gets under way at 10 a.m. for the varsity teams, with […]
Peterson, Fomasi steal the show on Fan Appreciation Night
Jerry Peterson and Anthony Fomasi put on a show for North Coast motor sports fans on Saturday, as racing returned to the Redwood Acres Raceway. The night’s action was presented by Harper […]
95.1 FM to broadcast 14 regular-season games, and NCS playoffs
By Ray Hamill — The Beat 95.1 FM will broadcast 14 regular-season high school football games here on the North Coast this fall, beginning on opening weekend. Tag Wotherspoon will be on […]
What’s next for Ferndale after incredible 2025 season?
By Ray Hamill — The Wildcats will have some big shoes to fill this fall, as we wait to see what sort of an encore we get from one of the most […]
Panthers looking to build on breakthrough 2025 season
By Ray Hamill — The Panthers began to turn the corner last year. The question heading into the 2026 high school football season, however, is whether they can continue to build on […]
Warriors enjoy productive offseason as familiar face returns
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors will be hoping to hit the ground running this coming season, with a long road trip to kick off the new campaign. With Nick […]
Eureka Loggers hoping their experience pays off this fall
By Ray Hamill — With a new home field and a roster than gained valuable experience a year ago, the Eureka Loggers will be hoping to turn the corner on what has […]
SB coach Tomlin expecting a wide-open battle in this year’s Big 4
By Ray Hamill — With two co-conference championships in the past three years, the St. Bernard’s Crusaders will be hoping to secure this year’s Big 4 outright. And head coach Matt Tomlin […]
2025/26 was the year of the Ferndale Wildcats
By Ray Hamill — From the opening month of the high school sports year here on the North Coast, you got the impression it might be a good one for the Ferndale […]
Opening weekend features several intriguing matchups
By Ray Hamill — The new high school football season is now just around the corner, with opening weekend set for the end of the month. This year will feature a new […]
Collenberg commits to D-1 program, gets set for new chapter
After a record-breaking career at Arcata High, the recently-graduated Skyler Collenberg will begin a new chapter in his life and athletic career this fall. The two-time state qualifier in track and field […]
With a new head coach, Warriors hoping to challenge in the L4
By Ray Hamill — The Little 4 will feature a pair of new coaches in football this fall, including at Hoopa High. Former Warrior Tashone Rice returns to the program and takes […]
Fan Appreciation Night to feature new and exciting trailer race
Fan Appreciation Night at the Redwood Acres Raceway will feature something new this year. The annual event will take place on Aug. 15, on the fourth racing event of the summer season. […]
H-DNL football to feature a new-look schedule this fall
By Ray Hamill — Get ready for a new-look H-DNL this fall. With the new high school football season fast approaching, the league’s 11-player programs will play a new-look schedule in 2026. […]
Four H-DNL teams to feature new head coaches for 2026 season
By Ray Hamill — Almost half the H-DNL football programs will feature new head coaches this fall, with a sizable turnover from last year. Four of the nine varsity teams welcome new […]
‘Amazing’ new Albee Stadium all-weather field set to debut this fall
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers are returning home. This fall, the Eureka football team will play its home games at the newly refurbished Albee Stadium after hosting games at the […]
B5 Boys Athlete of the Year caps outstanding career with big year
By Ray Hamill — One of the most exciting athletes and dynamic playmakers in recent H-DNL history may have moved on to newer challenges, but he leaves in his wake an impressive […]
