By Ray Hamill — Last year’s Big 5 co-MVPs in girls basketball have made a big splash in their first collegiate campaigns and one of them looks far from done just yet. […]
Former Big 5 MVPs impress in college playoff debuts
All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s NorCal semifinal
By Ray Hamill — The St. Bernard’s Crusaders will hit the road this weekend for their NorCal semifinal, as they look to further cement their status as the most successful H-DNL boys […]
Jacks fall in CCAA semifinals, but the future remains bright
If Friday’s CCAA tournament loss proves to the end of the road for this year’s Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball team, the Jacks will go into the offseason with plenty of reason […]
ATHLETES AND TEAMS OF THE WEEK — NCS champs, standout wrestler enjoy big weeks
By Ray Hamill — It was a good week for the H-DNL in North Coast Section basketball and state wrestling, and that’s reflected in this week’s weekly awards. For the second time […]
Jacks win CCAA tournament opener, get set for No. 1 Toros
After waiting more than six years to beat Cal Poly Pomona, the Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball team has now posted back-to-back victories over their conference rivals. On Thursday afternoon, the Jacks […]
Crescent City youth teams get set for Oregon state tournaments
A pair of Crescent City youth basketball teams are getting ready to compete in the Oregon State Middle School Championships. Next week, the program’s fifth and seventh grade boys teams will travel […]
St. Bernard’s boys march on, advance to NorCal semifinals
The St. Bernard’s boys moved within two wins of securing a NorCal championship in basketball with a comprehensive 90-57 win over Biggs in their state playoff opener on Wednesday night. The Crusaders, […]
Short-handed Ferndale girls go down battling in overtime
Playing without one of their most influential players, the Ferndale Wildcats saw their hopes of a NorCal championship in girls basketball end in overtime on Wednesday night. The Cats, who are seeded […]
Crusaders, Huskies lose NorCal openers to end big playoff runs
The Fortuna Huskies and St. Bernard’s Crusaders both saw memorable playoff runs end on Tuesday night as both bowed out of the CIF NorCal playoffs in girls basketball. The Crusaders had to […]
Time change announced for Wednesday NorCal game
By Ray Hamill — One of the two CIF state playoff basketball games involving local teams on Wednesday night will have a different tip off time than originally scheduled. The Ferndale girls […]
Jacks earn fourth seed for CCAA tourney, open on Thursday
The Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball team has received the No. 4 seed for this week’s California Collegiate Athletic Association, which tips off on Thursday. The Jacks closed out the regular season […]
NorCal seeds, opponents announced for four H-DNL teams
By Ray Hamill — Two of the four H-DNL teams to qualify for the state playoffs in basketball will open at home this week. The NorCal and SoCal brackets were announced late […]
Wildcats hold on late, edge the Cougars to secure fifth NCS crown
The Ferndale Wildcats might be better known as a football school around the North Coast Section, but their girls basketball program is doing its best to change that perception. On Saturday night, […]
Crusaders win D-6 NCS title with complete team performance
The St. Bernard’s boys are North Coast Section champions in basketball for the sixth time in school history and no other program in the H-DNL, boys or girls, can claim that. On […]
Crusaders respond in style, roll over the Huskies in third-place game
By Ray Hamill — The Crusaders had all the motivation they needed on Friday night. Three days after a disappointing North Coast Section semifinal performance against Dougherty Valley, the St. Bernard’s girls […]
Former WNBA star inspires Hoopa senior to reach career milestone
By Ray Hamill — It was a senior season Hoopa’s Ivy Lamebear will cherish for many reasons. The Warriors standout recently closed out an impressive four-year varsity career on the basketball courts […]
Jacks top San Marcos, prepare for a final game against Sonoma State
The Cal Poly Humboldt men remained in a tie for fourth in the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings with a victory over Cal State San Marcos on Thursday night. The Jacks welcomed […]
Plenty of history on the line in weekend NCS championships
By Ray Hamill — Two H-DNL teams remain in the chase for a North Coast Section basketball title as we head towards the weekend championship games. The Ferndale girls and St. Bernard’s […]
Corsairs go down battling, express appreciation to the community
The College of the Redwoods men’s and women’s basketball teams both saw their seasons end a little earlier than hoped for on Wednesday night, as both teams lost their playoff openers. The […]
Crusaders top Mendocino, march on to NCS championship game
The St. Bernard’s boys will get the opportunity to play for a second North Coast Section championship in four seasons this weekend. On Wednesday night, the Crusaders won their semifinal matchup against […]
