There simply is no denying the McKinleyville Panthers, who are now closing in on a season that will be difficult to top. On Friday, the Mack boys left it late, as they […]
Resilient Panthers come through in the clutch yet again
Tigers rally late to set up NCS showdown with Mack
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers pulled out a thrilling 5-4 win over St. Patrick-St. Vincent in the North Coast Section Division-IV semifinals at the Arcata Ball Park on Friday, setting […]
Thrills, spills and walk-offs — what a day for the Big 5
By Ray Hamill — Friday was a day the Big 5 won’t easily forget. Three thrilling games. Three dramatic wins. And three teams marching on to the North Coast Section championship game. […]
Huge NCS weekend on tap for H-DNL teams
By Ray Hamill — It’s safe to say the Humboldt-Del Norte League is being well represented at the business end of the North Coast Section playoffs in baseball and softball. This weekend, […]
Van Meter leads the way as Cubs close in on history
By Ray Hamill — South Fork senior C.J. Van Meter is closing out his high school playing career in determined fashion. On Wednesday, Van Meter was instrumental in the Cubs’ 7-1 win […]
No. 1 Panthers take care of business in NCS
By Ray Hamill — This time around there was no letdown for the McKinleyville Panthers, who took care of business at home to Redwood Christian in the North Coast Section Division-IV playoffs […]
Sears leads Arcata Tigers past Piedmont
Merick Sears pitched a complete game and got just enough offensive help as the Arcata Tigers got the better of Piedmont 3-1 in the North Coast Section Division-IV playoffs at the Arcata […]
Big day for both South Fork teams in NCS
The Cubs are headed back to the North Coast Section Division-VI championships, in both baseball and softball. On Wednesday evening, both South Fork teams took care of business in their respective semifinals […]
NCS Roundup — Big day for H-DNL as six of seven advance
By Ray Hamill — Six local teams are moving on in the North Coast Section baseball and softball playoffs after wins on Wednesday evening. In Division-IV baseball, McKinleyville and Arcata remain on […]
NCS playoffs resume on Wednesday for H-DNL teams
By Ray Hamill — The weather continues to affect the NCS playoff schedule in baseball and softball this week, but there appears to be a break coming for the local teams still […]
Are you ready for some Crabs baseball?
By Ray Hamill — A milestone season for the Humboldt Crabs is now less than two weeks away, with the Corvallis Knights coming to the Arcata Ball Park for opening weekend. And […]
Not such a ‘Wild Thing’ any more
By Ray Hamill — Like many St. Bernard’s pitchers that have come before him, senior Caleb Ruiz will be taking his game to the collegiate level after graduation. And like many St. […]
NCS playoff schedules updated
By Ray Hamill — Make-up dates have been set for the North Coast Section playoff games involving local teams in baseball and softball. In baseball, three H-DNL teams remain alive and all […]
Ruiz to play at CR next season
By Ray Hamill — St. Bernard’s senior Caleb Ruiz may be done with high school baseball after Friday’s season-ending loss to Branson in the North Coast Section playoffs, but he’s already planning […]
Disappointing day, bright future for St. Bernard’s teams
It was a disappointing day for the Crusaders on Friday, with both the baseball and softball teams losing in the North Coast Section playoffs, although the future appears bright for both. The […]
NCS Roundup — Hoopa, Arcata girls moving on; St. Bernard’s teams bow out
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata and Hoopa girls are moving on in the North Coast Section playoffs with impressive home wins for both on Friday. The Hoopa girls, who are seeded […]
NCS re-schedules playoff games
By Ray Hamill — The weather continues to affect the North Coast Section playoff schedule in both baseball and softball this week, with several games being switched. Some teams like Arcata softball, […]
Figueiredo, former teammates enjoy productive spring
By Ray Hamill — Local baseball standout Kokko Figueiredo is one of several former Corsairs who have enjoyed big seasons at four-year schools this spring, and he’s not done yet. This weekend […]
Ruiz homers twice to key St. Bernard’s win
The Crusaders’ lone senior appears determined to go out with a bang this year. On Tuesday evening, Caleb Ruiz lifted St. Bernard’s to a comfortable 10-0 win in five innings over visiting […]
Loggers fall to San Rafael in extra innings
The Eureka Loggers saw their season end in extra innings on Tuesday evening, falling 3-1 at home to San Rafael in the opening round of the North Coast Section Division-III playoffs. The […]
