By Ray Hamill — The message from the Ferndale Wildcats is clear. They’re not done yet and there’s still work to be done. One week after clinching the school’s first North Coast […]
Ferndale ‘all in’ as Wildcats prepare for big state showdown
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Warriors win in OT; several teams win big
It was a good night for the H-DNL teams in tournament play on Thursday, with some lopsided wins for four different teams. The Eureka girls beat Woodland 74-13 at the Gridley tournament, […]
BOYS BASKETBALL — Tigers beat the Grizzlies on busy day for H-DNL teams
A shorthanded Arcata Tigers team rallied in the second half to beat San Lorenzo 61-49 in the opening game at the McKinleyville tournament on Thursday afternoon. A sluggish first half left the […]
Corsairs enjoying the moment as they get set for Hartnell
By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods players appear to be enjoying the moment as they look to end a three-decade bowl victory drought when they play Hartnell this weekend. […]
TEAM OF THE WEEK — Wildcats standing tall after NCS win
By Ray Hamill — There can be only one team of the week in local sports this week. A 14-7 win over Willits secured a North Coast Section football championship for the […]
Get ready to Rumble at the River as Tuff Man Fights return
By Ray Hamill — The Bear River Casino Resort is bringing back an old tradition this New Years, with a Tuff Man Boxing Tournament scheduled for Dec. 29. Rumble at the River […]
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 […]
