By Ray Hamill — It’s been a spring of adjustment for Arcata’s Luke Lemke, as he prepares to take the next step in what has been a thrilling career so far, and […]
Lemke determined injury setback won’t derail his college ambitions
Starkey, Blackburn named Del Norte athletes of the year
Two athletes who enjoyed stellar senior years competing have been named Del Norte High athletes of the year. Kanyon Starkey and Bliss Blackburn received the prestigious accolades on Wednesday night. Starkey earned […]
Eureka senior student-athletes commit to college programs
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers are succeeding on and off the field of competition. On Friday morning, five Eureka High student-athletes signed their letters of intent to continue their playing […]
Eureka seniors Secor, Hiscox named Jay Willard award winners
Eureka seniors Owen Hiscox and Macy Secor have been named the Jay Willard Award winners for 2026. Named after legendary Eureka High coach Jay Willard, this Loggers award recognizes student-athletes who embody […]
Costa, Moon commit to Redwoods; Willis joins the coaching staff
By Ray Hamill — A pair of Humboldt Sports Player of the Year finalists have committed their future to College of the Redwoods men’s basketball, as head coach Justin Claus navigates a […]
McKinleyville senior joins long list of recent HDN stars to join Marin
By Ray Hamill — The McKinleyville to Marin connection is alive and well. Last week, Panthers senior Ahty Allen became the latest in a long line of recent Panthers to commit their […]
Sanchez, Bolden named Athletes of Year at annual Husky ESPYs
Fortuna High School celebrated its senior student-athletes at the annual Husky ESPYS on Wednesday night. And it was a particularly good night for Isabel Sanchez and Kavi Bolden, who were named the […]
Little 4 standout named NCS scholar-athlete of the year
By Ray Hamill — On Tuesday evening, Ferndale senior Tinnley Pidgeon closed out a remarkable high school career in sports when the Wildcats lost to Fortuna in the Charles Lakin Tournament. She […]
CR’s Talty joins four-year program, while Gossi commits to local JC
By Ray Hamill — A productive offseason continued for head coach Bree Northern and the College of the Redwoods women’s basketball team this week. Sophomore guard Nora Talty officially announced she is […]
Arcata standouts commit to the same college in different sports
By Ray Hamill — There’s something special about competing in sports in the H-DNL. Ask any of the league student-athletes what they will remember the most from their time playing here on […]
Fortuna senior makes college decision, commits to play for Butte
Fortuna’s Macee Marquez will continue her playing career on the college basketball courts after signing her letter of intent to play at Butte College earlier this week. On Tuesday afternoon, the two-time […]
Lumberjacks promote assistant coach in men’s basketball
Cal Poly Humboldt athletics announced this week that assistant coach John Seavey has been promoted. Seavey, who joined head coach DJ Broome’s staff before this past season, is the program’s new associate […]
Wolfords make college decision after stellar high school careers
By Ray Hamill — After thrilling local fans for the past few years, twin sisters Mae and Tae Wolford announced on Friday that they will be taking their talents to Sierra College […]
‘Cerebral’ senior to continue her playing career in Michigan
By Ray Hamill — Arcata senior Izzy Allen is getting ready for a new challenge in her basketball career and an exciting new chapter in her life. On Friday afternoon, in front […]
St. Bernard’s Dyer named 2025/26 Humboldt Sports Player of the Year
By Ray Hamill — The accolades continue for St. Bernard’s senior Liam Dyer after his outstanding final season on the high school courts. The Crusaders standout beat out a deep pool of […]
Wolford sisters cap memorable careers with player of the year honors
By Ray Hamill — Arcata seniors Tae and Mae Wolford closed out very impressive high school careers on the basketball court with memorable seasons. The twin sisters helped lead the Tigers to […]
McKinleyville Panthers feature heavily in end-of-season awards
By Ray Hamill — It was a memorable winter on the basketball courts for the McKinleyville Panthers, and that’s reflected in the Humboldt Sports end-of-season awards. The smallest school in the conference […]
Tigers secure awards sweep after a dominating winter on the courts
By Ray Hamill — The best team in the H-DNL this past winter has swept the Humboldt Sports end-of-season basketball awards. Arcata’s Tae and Mae Wolford have been named our girls co-players […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Team, coach and player of the year finalists
By Ray Hamill — With another basketball season in the books, it’s time to reflect on what was another exciting winter on the local courts. It was a memorable season for several […]
BOYS BASKETBALL — Team, coach and player of the year finalists
By Ray Hamill — History was made on the local basketball courts over the winter, with a pair of H-DNL boys programs achieving something they have never achieved before. And arguably, those […]
