Little 4 star named CalHiSports Division-5 State Athlete of the Year
For the first time in league history, a Little 4 standout has been named the CalHiSports Division-5 Boys Athlete of the Year. And that’s not all for the Little 4, which also […]
Coast League schools gearing up for another big year in sports
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL isn’t the only local high school league gearing up for a big year in sports. For the second straight year, the Coast League will compete in […]
SOCCER ROUNDUP — Little 4 teams face off in tournament play
Teresa Catana continued her impressive start to the new soccer season on Thursday, as the Ferndale Wildcats posted a second straight lopsided win. Competing in pool play of the Upper Lake Tournament, […]
Giants to host inaugural Arcata Fall Classic in American Legion baseball
The Northern Humboldt Giants will host their inaugural Arcata Fall Classic tournament on Labor Day Weekend as part of their American Legion fall schedule. The tournament gets under way on Sept. 5 […]
Kelly, Daniels included on PEL All-League team; Crabs fans honored
By Ray Hamill — The secret is out, the Humboldt Crabs have the best fans in the Pacific Empire League. With the summer season recently concluding, PEL officials have announced some end-of-season […]
Wildcats start fast, shut out Mendocino in season opener
The defending North Coast Section champs got the new girls soccer season off to a flying start on Tuesday afternoon. The Ferndale Wildcats, who won a first-ever NCS Division-1 crown last year, […]
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 […]
