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 […]
Improving Humboldt Smoke gain valuable experience in Medford
The Humboldt Smoke Fastpitch softball players gained some valuable experience at this week’s NorthWest Fastpitch Alliance Tournament in Medford, Oregon. It took the team bats a couple of days to warm up, […]
B5 Athlete of the Year continues to evolve in more ways than one
By Ray Hamill — Tiarah Maualuga has been a force for the Eureka Loggers in both volleyball and basketball ever since she took the court for the first time at the high […]
Coach of the Year McClurg carries on incredible tradition at Ferndale
By Ray Hamill — The tradition is alive and well at Coach Carlson Wildcat Field. Ferndale High is the smallest school in the North Coast Section to field an 11-player football program, […]
Northwest Elite 16Us come out swinging the bats in Oregon
The NorthWest Elite Softball 16Us will get a chance to play for the tournament championship at the NAFA Nationals in Newburg, Oregon, on Sunday. The local team, which is made up of […]
Career night for Humphries as Crabs open final series strong
Friday night was one Chyran Humphries won’t easily forget. The Humboldt Crabs left fielder enjoyed a career night to lead his team to a dominating 19-4 win over the Placer County Peloteros […]
ATHLETE AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Pope, Crabs close out strong
By Ray Hamill — The 2026 local summer baseball season comes to an end this weekend, but it has been a fun ride for North Coast fans at just about every step […]
Brown one of the bright spots for Humboldt Smoke 18Us in Medford
Daylin Brown has been one of the bright spots for the Humboldt Smoke Fastpitch 18Us in Oregon this week, but it’s been a disappointing couple of days for the team bats. The […]
Giacomini embraces new role as Crabs enjoy another successful summer
By Ray Hamill — Year one for new Crabs manager Jeff Giacomini is almost in the books, and by any standards it has to be considered a success. The Crabs will close […]
Ferndale Wildcats steal the show, earn Team of the Year honors
By Ray Hamill — In what was another fun and exciting year of high school sports here on the North Coast, there was no shortage of strong contenders for the 2025/26 Humboldt […]
A special place to play ball, Enyart thrives in second summer with the Crabs
By Ray Hamill — Like generations of players that have come before him, Adam Enyart has enjoyed playing for the Humboldt Crabs. And as his time with the team winds down, the […]
Local pitchers feature for Crabs in victory over Chico Lone Wolves
The Humboldt Crabs overcame an early three-run deficit on the way to completing a two-game sweep of the Chico Lone Wolves at the Arcata Ball Park on Wednesday night. The Crabs would […]
Pidgeon named L4 Girls Athlete of the Year for second straight year
By Ray Hamill — Congratulations to Ferndale’s Tinnley Pidgeon, who is this year’s Humboldt Sports Little 4 Girls Athlete of the year. After sharing the award with Laila Florvilus of St. Bernard’s […]
