If the first round of H-DNL boys golf is any indicator, it should be a fun spring for the league. The league season got under way at the Redwood Golf & Country […]
Miller, Stuan lead the way as Tigers edge the Panthers
‘Dialed-in’ Arcata Tigers go 4-1 at the Trinity tournament
The Arcata Tigers fully expect to be in contention for this year’s Big 5 championship in softball, and their early-season success suggests that could very well be the case. Over the weekend, […]
Surprising choice for Big 5 girls MVP after stellar season for Tigers
By Ray Hamill — After helping to lead her team to a Big 5 and Dick Niclai Tournament championship double this winter, Arcata senior Tae Wolford has been named MVP of the […]
Much-improved Turner named Big 5 MVP after historic season
By Ray Hamill — McKinleyville senior Henry Turner IV has beaten out a competitive field of players to earn MVP honors in Big 5 boys basketball. The Panthers standout was one of […]
Redwoods wrestlers honored for achievements on and off the mats
A pair of College of the Redwoods wrestlers have been honored for their achievements on the mats and in the classroom this winter. Isaiah Bell and Damian Freixas have both been named […]
Former H-DNL players enjoy successful return to the North Coast with Shasta
Several local players enjoyed their return to the North Coast over there weekend, as Shasta College baseball swept a three-game conference series against College of the Redwoods. Six former H-DNL players feature […]
Cubs win their season opener, top Arcata in high-scoring game
The defending Little 4 champs got the new softball season off to a winning start on Friday. The South Fork Cubs hosted Arcata and won a high-scoring showdown 12-10. The home team […]
FRIDAY BASEBALL — Panthers, Tigers start the new season at Foothill
The McKinleyville bats came out swinging on Friday, as the Panthers opened the new baseball season with a pair of wins at the Foothill tournament. McKinleyville started with a 9-5 win over […]
Close-knit Arcata JVs appear ready to fill the void at varsity level
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata girls basketball program appears in be in good shape these days. Not only did the Tigers win a second straight Big 5 championship and a Dick […]
Del Norte’s Lewis comes up just short in bid for state title
It was a memorable few days for H-DNL wrestling even if it ended on a disappointing note on Saturday night. Competing at the CIF state championships in Bakersfield, Del Norte junior Wyatt […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — League wrestlers, Loggers standing tall
By Ray Hamill — It was a week of big achievements in the H-DNL in multiple sports. And that’s reflected in this week’s awards. It was a particularly impressive week for the […]
Big day for HDN wrestlers at state championships
The H-DNL wrestlers continued to make their presence felt at the CIF state championships on the second day of tournament action on Friday. Arcata freshman Taylor Bell and Del Norte brothers Thunder […]
Lewis brothers advance to state quarterfinals; Bell goes 1-1 on opening day
It was good opening day for the three H-DNL wrestlers competing at the state championships on Thursday. Del Norte brothers Thunder and Wyatt Lewis qualified for the prestigious tournament in Bakersfield, along […]
Bell hoping for podium finish at state wrestling championships
By Ray Hamill — Freshman Taylor Bell will close out an outstanding debut season on the high school wrestling mats at this week’s state championships in Bakersfield. The young Arcata standout is […]
Bell, Lewis brothers win NCS crowns, qualify for state meet
Three H-DNL wrestlers have been crowned North Coast Section champions and will advance to this week’s state championships. Del Norte brothers Thunder and Wyatt Lewis each secured a section title with big […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Tigers stand tall despite NCS exit
By Ray Hamill — Their season may have ended on Friday night, but it was a season to remember for the Arcata girls in basketball. Over the past couple of weeks, the […]
NCS ROUNDUP — SB girls, Eureka boys advance to NCS semifinals
By Ray Hamill — A pair of seniors stepped up for the St. Bernard’s girls late in their North Coast Section quarterfinal on what was a busy night around the county for […]
NCS PLAYOFFS — Seven H-DNL teams remain in the chase
By Ray Hamill — As we head into the weekend quarterfinals, seven H-DNL teams remain in the chase for a North Coast Section championship in basketball. And five of the seven will […]
NCS PLAYOFFS — Crusaders dig deep; Loggers top HDN opponent
By Ray Hamill — St. Bernard’s had to overcome a slow start to the North Coast Section boys basketball playoffs on Tuesday night, but rallied from an early 14-point deficit to secure […]
NCS PLAYOFFS — Milestone night for Wolford as Tigers finish strong
The Arcata Tigers are moving on in the North Coast Section girls Division-1 basketball playoffs after a strong finish against Campolindo on Tuesday night. The Tigers led by just three late in […]
