By Ray Hamill — Fortuna’s Cody Collins has been named MVP of the Big 5 in baseball after leading the Fortuna Huskies to their first league title in 47 years. Collins edged […]
Fortuna star named MVP of the Big 5 after historic year
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — It was a good week to be a Tiger
By Ray Hamill — They may have lost out in the race for both the Big 5 and Charlie Lakin Tournament this spring, but the Arcata Tigers saved their best for last […]
Morris named Big 5 MVP; five Warriors make all-league
By Ray Hamill — Kira Morris has been named MVP of the Big 5 in softball after closing out her high school career with another dominating campaign. The Eureka senior was not […]
Magical Tigers fall just short in NorCal semifinals
A magical run came to an end for the Arcata Tigers on Thursday night — barely. The team that made it further than any other H-DNL baseball or softball team this spring […]
Lots of familiar faces back for the Crabs this season
By Ray Hamill — Unlike last year, when former St. Bernard’s Crusader Caleb Ruiz was the lone returning player on the entire roster, this year’s Humboldt Crabs team will feature a lot […]
NORCAL ROUNDUP — Exciting Tigers keep rolling with extra-innings win
The Arcata Tigers won in dramatic fashion for the third time in a week on Tuesday, as the NorCal baseball and softball playoffs got under way. The Tigers, who are seeded No. […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Tigers respond late in thrilling championship
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers are the 2023 North Coast Section Division-4 baseball champions after a thrilling comeback at the Arcata Ball Park won Saturday night. The Tigers rallied from […]
H-DNL teams to open NorCal playoffs on the road
By Ray Hamill — After clinching North Coast Section titles on Saturday, both Arcata and St. Bernard’s will travel for their NorCal baseball playoff openers this coming week. The Tigers received the […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Arcata boys show plenty of fight in NCS playoffs
By Ray Hamill — With his team trailing late in Saturday’s North Coast Section Division-4 championship game but refusing to throw in the towel, senior Cedar Cline told me this is a […]
Tigers secure NCS title with another walk-off win
By Ray Hamill — A thrilling postseason continued for the Arcata Tigers on Saturday night as they secured a third North Coast Section championship in just six postseasons with a 5-4 win […]
Last of the Big 5 teams finding ways to win in the NCS
By Ray Hamill — There’s something to be said about playing your best at the business end of the season. After the disappointment of barely losing out in the race for both […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Track stars lead the way again
By Ray Hamill — Three H-DNL track and field athletes qualified for this week’s CIF State Championships after a big showing for the league at last weekend’s NCS Meet of Champions. Seniors […]
2023 Humboldt Eagles offense could be their best ever
By Ray Hamill — The season hasn’t even begun yet, but the Humboldt Eagles are already attracting the attention of some college coaches and scouts. The local American Legion club held tryouts […]
A reminder about NCS championship game tickets
By Ray Hamill — Local fans who will be attending either of Saturday’s North Coast Section championship baseball games here in Humboldt County should remember that tickets can only be purchased online […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Tigers relish that walk-off feeling
By Ray Hamill — Walk-off wins are always fun but especially when it sends you on to a North Coast Section championship game. On Wednesday evening, while hosting just a second-ever playoff […]
Exciting all-local NCS semifinal ends on a walk-off
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers will play for a third North Coast Section championship in just six postseasons this weekend after a thrilling victory over Del Norte in Wednesday’s semifinal. […]
New recruits bring versatility to Redwoods lineup
By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods men’s soccer team got a boost this week with seven local players committing to play for the local community college at a couple […]
Corsairs add four local recruits for women’s basketball
By Ray Hamill — The Corsairs have taken a big step towards putting the disappointment of last season behind them with the addition of four local players. Ferndale’s Kyla Albee, Eureka’s Moriah […]
Wallace chooses alternative route for his football career
By Ray Hamill — Jared Wallace is taking a unique approach to his football career. The Arcata senior recently signed a letter of commitment to play for Butte College after graduation, but […]
What a week for the H-DN, with seven teams still battling
By Ray Hamill — It has been a very impressive week for the H-DN in the North Coast Section baseball and softball playoffs, with seven of the 14 teams to qualify still […]
