By Ray Hamill — From the opening month of the high school sports year here on the North Coast, you got the impression it might be a good one for the Ferndale […]
2025/26 was the year of the Ferndale Wildcats
B5 Boys Athlete of the Year caps outstanding career with big year
By Ray Hamill — One of the most exciting athletes and dynamic playmakers in recent H-DNL history may have moved on to newer challenges, but he leaves in his wake an impressive […]
B5 Athlete of the Year continues to evolve in more ways than one
By Ray Hamill — Tiarah Maualuga has been a force for the Eureka Loggers in both volleyball and basketball ever since she took the court for the first time at the high […]
Pidgeon named L4 Girls Athlete of the Year for second straight year
By Ray Hamill — Congratulations to Ferndale’s Tinnley Pidgeon, who is this year’s Humboldt Sports Little 4 Girls Athlete of the year. After sharing the award with Laila Florvilus of St. Bernard’s […]
Two-time MVPs named Humboldt Sports L4 Boys co-Athletes of the Year
By Ray Hamill — One of them led his team to one of the greatest seasons in H-DNL history and played with an infectious enthusiasm that inspired his teammates and fans alike. […]
2026 Humboldt Sports Big 5 Girls Athlete of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors lead the way with three girls in our list of finalists for the 2026 Humboldt Sports Big 5 Girls Athlete of the Year. All […]
2026 Humboldt Sports Big 5 Boys Athlete of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — It was another fun year in Big 5 sports with several athletes and teams making their presence felt and no shortage of excitement. From the opening weekend of […]
2026 Humboldt Sports High School Coach of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — Coaches play an integral role in H-DNL sports, providing an all-important platform for the student-athletes to perform, succeed and grow as athletes and people. That continued to be […]
2026 Humboldt Sports High School Team of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — The third category in our end-of-year high school awards is our Team of the Year, and once again there are several worthy candidates after an exciting year in […]
2026 Humboldt Sports Little 4 Girls Athlete of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — As always, there are no shortage of worthy candidates for our end-of-year high school awards. And that includes our Little 4 Girls Athlete of the Year. We will […]
2026 Humboldt Sports Little 4 Boys Athlete of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — It was another exciting year in local high school sports, and with that in mind it’s almost time for the Humboldt Sports end-of-year high school sports awards. We […]
College-bound Panthers to help at McKinleyville basketball camp
Some of the best basketball coaches and players on the North Coast will be on hand at next week’s Mack Hoops Summer Camp. Organized by McKinleyville boys head coach Chris Davis, who […]
Pikship players represent their community at national tourney
A group of young Humboldt County Native American basketball players recently made their presence felt on a national stage, as Pikship Athletics continues to build momentum. The AAU team based out of […]
Hoopa duo play different roles on path to success at Nationals
By Ray Hamill — A former Hoopa Warrior got her first taste of coaching this summer, while one of her players got to enjoy the spotlight on a national stage after four […]
Pidgeon pays tribute to the Cats as he gets set for the next chapter
By Ray Hamill — Ferndale fans won’t easily forget the impact Tanner Pidgeon had on Wildcats sports over the past four years. One of the most dynamic playmakers the Cats have seen […]
Home away from home, H-DNL players enjoying Marin connection
By Ray Hamill — H-DNL fans will be keeping close tabs on the Mariners next winter. The College of Marin women’s basketball team has established a strong tradition of attracting North Coast […]
Another Tigers success story, as George commits to Mariners
By Ray Hamill — Since lifting the coveted trophy back in February, the Dick Niclai Tournament champs have been succeeding off the court as much as they did on it. Five of […]
Moon to fill some big shoes at CR; Medina moving on to 4-year team
By Ray Hamill — Two very different but uniquely similar players are switching roles at College of the Redwoods this year, as one gets set to take his talents to a four-year […]
Young, Way named 2025/26 South Fork athletes of the year
Seniors Aubrey Young and Travis “T-Bone” Way have been named South Fork High’s athletes of the year. Both seniors contributed on three teams each, with Young playing a key role for the […]
Lemke determined injury setback won’t derail his college ambitions
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 […]
