By Ray Hamill — One day after securing a 15th all-time North Coast Section championship, the Ferndale Wildcats found out who they will play in their NorCal Regional game next weekend. The […]
Ferndale Wildcats to play Sutter in NorCal bowl game
Cats wear down the Mustangs, clinch 15th all-time NCS crown
A magical season continued for the Ferndale Wildcats on Saturday night. The Cats traveled to Rohnert Park to play top-seeded St. Vincent de Paul in the Division-5 North Coast Section championship game […]
Huskies can’t contain big-play Dragons in NCS Division-6 decider
The big play ability of Lamar Ellis and the Bishop O’Dowd Dragons proved too big a hurdle to overcome for the Fortuna Huskies on Saturday afternoon. The Huskies traveled to Hayward to […]
Hagemann, Sellars and Pidgeon all earn Little 4 MVP honors
By Ray Hamill — Hard work and dedication to their craft has paid off for three Little 4 MVPs. This week, the H-DNL announced the 2025 Little 4 All-League team and MVPs, […]
Hoopa basketball welcomes back an old friend, splits with Del Norte
Get ready for a new-look Hoopa Warriors team this winter. Longtime head coach Inker McCovey is back on the sideline and it was a successful return to action for the boys team […]
FRIDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL — Loggers, Panthers win on the road
The bench players helped the Eureka girls overcome a slow start on Friday night, as the Loggers won on the road at Vallejo 58-33. With the win, the Loggers improved to 2-0. […]
Wildcats, Mustangs get set for much-anticipated NCS showdown
By Ray Hamill — In a matchup that many local fans have been anticipating for much of the season, the top two Division-7 schools in the North Coast Section — and two […]
Huskies need to contain explosive Dragons offense in NCS final
By Ray Hamill — Keeping drives alive and limiting their opponents’ opportunities will be key for the Fortuna Huskies on Saturday afternoon, as they get set to play for a first North […]
Championship team captains named league MVPs in soccer
By Ray Hamill — Arcata’s Cruz Aguilar and Jada Lusk have been named MVPs in soccer after leading the Tigers to league championships this fall. Aguilar, a senior and team captain, scored […]
H-DNL players set to reunite as CR hosts Marin in home opener
By Ray Hamill — The quality of talent the H-DNL is developing will be on full display on Saturday afternoon, as the College of the Redwoods women’s basketball team gets set for […]
Bench players play key roles as Loggers top the Warriors in opener
The Loggers overcame a slow start on the way to a season-opening victory in boys basketball on Tuesday night. Eureka welcomed Hoopa to Jay Willard Gymnasium for a foundation game and prevailed […]
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK — H-DNL’s Ornelas, Bullman qualify for state championships
By Ray Hamill — A pair of H-DNL rivals are heading to the CIF Cross Country Championships this weekend after a memorable showing for both at the North Coast Section Championships. Fortuna […]
Huskies bounce back with dominating foundation game win
A shorthanded Fortuna boys basketball team rebounded from a season-opening loss to Fort Bragg with a dominating foundation game victory over Potter Valley on Tuesday. The Huskies, who are battling some early-season […]
Redwoods wrestlers gearing up for North Regional tournament
A busy fall for the College of the Redwoods men’s wrestling team continued over the weekend, with a pair of events. On Thursday, the CR men traveled to Hayward for a dual […]
Crosswhite ‘in a whole new category’ after big showing at state
College of the Redwoods sophomore Gabby Crosswhite saved her best for last as she closed out her JC career in cross country in style. The former Fortuna Husky enjoyed a memorable postseason […]
COLLEGE BASKETBALL — Mixed fortunes for local teams over the weekend
The Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball team won a pair of road games in Rocklin over the weekend, including a double-OT thriller on Saturday night. One night after new head coach DJ […]
Wildcats rise to the challenge, advance to third straight NCS final
By Ray Hamill — The Ferndale Wildcats faced their biggest challenge of the season on Saturday afternoon, but passed with flying colors to keep their North Coast Section championship ambitions on track. […]
Huskies pull away late, top Crusaders in hard-fought NCS showdown
By Ray Hamill — Any time you qualify for a North Coast Section championship game, it’s a special occasion for the players, coaches and fan base. But watching the Fortuna Huskies celebrate […]
Redwoods advances to final at Ed Boyle Invitational in Ukiah
The College of the Redwoods men’s basketball team has advanced to the championship game at the Ed Boyle Invitational tournament in Ukiah after an 81-63 win over conference rival Siskiyous in Friday […]
A tradition like no other, Cats get set for NCS semifinal showdown
By Ray Hamill — The most successful public school in North Coast Section football history will be hoping to add to that rich and storied tradition this month. On Saturday afternoon, the […]
