The Arcata girls tennis team got the season off to a winning start over the weekend, defeating St. Bernard’s 7-0. They followed that with a 5-2 victory over McKinleyville on Tuesday to […]
Five takeaways from week three in prep football
By Ray Hamill — Another week in prep football produced another four wins for the Big 4 teams, each of which continues to set the tone. But that’s not the only takeaway […]
Crusaders roll over injury-plagued Tigers
By Ray Hamill — Judging by what we’ve seen over the past couple of weeks, it’s probably a good thing St. Bernard’s is no longer competing in the Little 4. On Friday […]
Impressive wins for Tigers, Huskies at MIST
Arcata and Fortuna got the 20th annual McKinleyville Invitational Soccer Tournament off to a winning start in boys soccer on Friday afternoon. In group one action, Fortuna scored twice in each half […]
Tigers try to stop high-flying Crusaders
By Ray Hamill — The St. Bernard’s Crusaders will try to make three straight wins to start the season when they travel to play Arcata at the Redwood Bowl under the lights […]
Boys Prep Soccer Preview – MIST celebrates milestone
By Ray Hamill — Local soccer fans will get the opportunity to check out five Humboldt-Del Norte League teams in action this weekend at the annual early-season McKinleyville Invitational Soccer Tournament. The […]
Soccer roundup – McKinleyville, HSU get set to host
The Panthers will host the 20th annual McKinleyville Invitational Soccer Tournament this weekend, with five local boys teams involved. The Mack tournament will feature teams from Arcata, Fortuna, Eureka, St. Bernard’s […]
Consistent Tigers appear ready to challenge again
By Ray Hamill — When it comes to Arcata High volleyball, consistency has been a key part of head coach Laurie Griffith’s 11-year tenure in charge of the team. The Tigers have […]
Five takeaways from week two in prep football
By Ray Hamill — Week two of the local prep football season is now in the books, and certain trends are beginning to unfold. Here then are five takeaways from week two […]
Friday Night Football — Del Norte pounds Arcata, Huskies bounce back
A big defensive stand early in the game set the tone for the Del Norte Warriors who made it two straight wins to start the season on Friday night, with a comfortable […]
Weekend football — Huskies look to rebound, Arcata hosts Del Norte, tough task for Hoopa
By Ray Hamill — The Fortuna Huskies will try to put the disappointment of last weekend’s season opening loss to Cardinal Newman behind them on Friday when they travel to Galt. In […]
Bell readies for second Bellator appearance
By Ray Hamill — Arcata’s Cass Bell will make his second appearance at a Bellator event late next month, on the undercard of the big showdown between Rory MacDonald and Gegard Mousasi […]
Mixed fortunes for local teams on opening weekend
There were mixed fortunes for the local prep football teams on opening weekend, with some impressive results and some disappointing defeats. On the impressive side, Eureka made an early statement with a […]
Local football season opens with a bang
By Ray Hamill … The local prep football season officially gets under way this weekend, and it looks like it’s going to open with a bang. Taking center stage, there are three […]
Local soccer teams begin preseason practice
The local soccer season is upon us once again, with several local teams beginning preseason practice this week, and both Humboldt State teams hosting scrimmages this weekend. The HSU women get things […]
League races wide open after H-DNL realignment
By Ray Hamill … The new-look format for football in the Humboldt-Del Norte League this fall has been well received on most fronts, and it appears to have set up a pair […]
Tigers headed in the right direction
By Ray Hamill … The Arcata Tigers join the Little 4 this season after being bumped down in the recent realignment of the Humboldt-Del Norte League, although they’re hoping it will be […]
New look for Little 4 in 2018
By Ray Hamill … It’s a fresh start for the Little 4 in 2018, with two new teams, a couple of new head coaches, and a guaranteed new champion. With the realignment […]






