It was a good first impression for Eureka’s Aidan Morris, but not so much for the Humboldt Crabs. The Crabs opened the new season against the Corvallis Knights at the Arcata Ball […]
Local players contribute as Crabs open new season
Eagles feature all-star lineup ahead of Legion opener
By Ray Hamill — With a lineup of all-stars for the ages, the Humboldt Eagles 19U will open the American Legion baseball season on Friday night in Ukiah. Ferndale’s Landon Gomes will […]
Humboldt Crabs prepare for Friday’s season opener
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Crabs are back and ready for action. The players began to arrive in town this week in preparation for Friday night’s season opener against the Corvallis […]
‘Best ever’ B52s plan on winning plenty this summer
By Ray Hamill — Summer collegiate baseball returns to the North Coast on Friday night, with both the Humboldt B52s and Humboldt Crabs each hosting weekend series to begin their respective seasons. […]
Why Sears is the Pitcher of the Year, and other awards
By Ray Hamill — Get ready 2020, you’ve got a lot to live up to. Because in terms of success for local high school baseball and softball, there never has been a […]
Tigers step up on biggest stage of all
By Ray Hamill — This time there was no way back for the McKinleyville Panthers. This time there was no way past Merek Sears. The Arcata junior was outstanding on Wednesday night, […]
Tigers win NCS as memorable season for H-DNL comes to an end
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers had the final say in a memorable season for local prep baseball and softball, knocking off arch rivals McKinleyville 3-0 in the North Coast Section […]
American Legion tryouts set for this weekend
The Northern Humboldt Giants and Knights will hold tryouts for the summer American Legion baseball season this weekend. The tryouts will take place on both Saturday and Sunday at the Arcata High […]
Who has the edge ahead of NCS title showdown?
By Ray Hamill — Here we go again. Only this time there’s a little more at stake, a little more pride on the line, and a little piece of history up for […]
Athletes and Team of the Week
By Ray Hamill — I’m not sure we’ve ever had such a pool of standout performances to choose from in one week, both individually and team wise. But two teams stood out […]
H-DNL makes NCS history, and they’re not done yet
By Ray Hamill — This spring will go down as the most successful ever for the H-DNL in North Coast Section baseball and softball. That’s now guaranteed, and the only question is […]
Cubs fall to Credo, bid influential seniors farewell
By Ray Hamill — The South Fork Cubs said farewell to four seniors and a talented underclassman in bittersweet circumstances on Saturday, as a team for the ages fell 8-3 to Credo […]
Resilient Panthers come through in the clutch yet again
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 […]
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 […]
