
Resilient seniors lead Ferndale football back to the summit

By Ray Hamill — The Ferndale Wildcats are back! And they can thank a resilient senior class that has persevered for the past four years for helping to get them back to […]
Team chemistry and added depth could give Tigers the edge this year

By Ray Hamill — Local basketball fans will get a first look at the defending Big 5 boys champions this weekend, and early indications are they will be tough to stop once […]
Warriors look to challenge Big 5 opponents this week at Arcata tourney

By Ray Hamill — The Hoopa Warriors will test themselves against some Big 5 teams this week as they get set to compete at the Arcata girls basketball tournament, which tips off […]
Charlo, Chalmers shine in entertaining Eureka alumni game

Some old friends returned to Eureka High over the weekend for the Loggers’ annual alumni boys basketball game. And with a big crowd on hand at the new Jay Willard Gymnasium, the […]
Panthers top Shasta in home opener, get set for tournament

The McKinleyville Panthers improved to 3-1 in boys basketball with a 57-50 win over Shasta in their home opener on Tuesday night. The Mack boys were fired up for the occasion, perhaps […]
Harlem Globetrotters coming back to Humboldt in the new year

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to Humboldt County. The world famous exhibition basketball team will appear at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Lumberjack Arena on Jan. 17 as part of their 2024 World […]
CR women top Marin in home opener with balanced scoring

By Ray Hamill — The Corsairs overcame a slow start in their home opener in women’s basketball on Saturday afternoon, but quickly settled into the game and got a much-needed win. After […]
Cream of the crop — Wildcats standing tall among NCS elite

By Ray Hamill — When it comes to postseason success on the football field, no local high school team can match the Wildcats. On Friday night, Ferndale secured a 14th all-time North […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Crusaders go down battling in NCS final

The St. Bernard’s Crusaders came up just short in their bid for a sixth all-time North Coast Section championship in football over the weekend, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t another successful […]
Jahmil Rippy leads the way as Loggers top Shasta, go to 2-0

The Loggers improved to 2-0 on the new season with a 75-70 win over Shasta in boys basketball at Eureka on Monday night. Jahmil Rippy continued his oppressive start to the season […]
Shorthanded Fortuna Huskies barely fall to Division-2 Ukiah

Playing without a key player, the Fortuna Huskies traveled to Ukiah on Saturday and gave the Division-2 Wildcats all they could handle in a 52-49 loss in boys basketball. The game was […]
Corsairs top Simpson ahead of annual Coach Treggs Classic

The Corsairs will carry some momentum into this week’s Coach Treggs Classic after recording a third straight win in men’s basketball on Monday night. Hosting Simpson University JV in their home opener, […]
Ferndale to play state playoff game at the Redwood Bowl

By Ray Hamill — After winning their first North Coast Section football championship in 11 years over the weekend, the Ferndale Wildcats have advanced to the 2023 CIF state playoffs, which kick […]
Crusaders fall to Miramonte in NCS Division-5 final

The St. Bernard’s Crusaders fell just short in their bid for a North Section championship in football with a 42-20 loss to Miramonte in the Division-5 final at Acalanes High School in […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Huskies win again; Loggers fall to Division-1 Dons

The Fortuna girls improved to 2-0 on the season with a nice win at home to Ukiah on Saturday afternoon. The Huskies, who also beat Fort Bragg in their season opener a […]
Ten Redwoods players named all-conference in football

By Ray Hamill — Ten different College of the Redwoods players have been named all-conference in football, including four former H-DNL standouts. For the second straight year, sophomore Mason Priddy received all-conference […]
Ferndale Wildcats beat Willits to win NCS championship

The Ferndale Wildcats are North Coast Section champions for the 14th time in school history. On Friday night, the Cats held on late for a 14-7 win over Willits in the Division-7 […]
Determined Huskies prevail in AA youth football championship

The young Huskies made it two championships in three seasons this past weekend when Eel River Valley clinched the Six Rivers Youth Football Conference Double-A title with a victory over McKinleyville. The […]
Loggers overcome slow start, top Miramonte in tournament play

The Eureka Loggers settled down after a shaky start against Miramonte at the Pinole Valley Shootout on Friday and ran out to a 49-32 win in girls basketball. Trailing by eight points […]
Basketball teams get set for home openers in busy week for CR sports

By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods men’s and women’s basketball teams will play their home openers in the next few days in what will be a busy week for […]