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 […]
NorCal seeds, opponents announced for four H-DNL teams
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 […]
Ferndale girls overcome slow start, rally to beat the Mustangs
The Ferndale girls’ resilience was tested on Wednesday night and they passed with flying colors. Playing their first game in almost two weeks, it took the Wildcats a while to get going […]
Redwoods playoff basketball game set to be streamed live
By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods men’s playoff basketball game will be streamed live on Wednesday night. After winning a fourth Golden Valley Conference title in five season, the […]
Huskies, Crusaders both will advance to state playoffs
By Ray Hamill — The North Coast Section announced on Wednesday morning that both Fortuna and St. Bernard’s will advance to next week’s state playoffs in girls basketball. The two local schools […]
NCS PLAYOFFS — Turnovers costly as St. Bernard’s, Fortuna girls lose
By Ray Hamill — The St. Bernard’s and Fortuna girls both saw their North Coast Section championship challenge come to an end on Tuesday night, as both schools lost their Division-3 semifinals. […]
Clutch former H-DNL star enjoys career week on the college courts
Former Big 5 MVP Jadence Clifton appears determined to close out her college career with a bang and is building momentum ahead of next week’s playoff opener. Clifton enjoyed arguably the biggest […]
Del Norte Warriors recognized for ‘excellence in sportsmanship’
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte High School basketball community has been recognized by the North Coast Section and Sonoma Valley High School for the excellent sportsmanship they displayed during last […]
Lumberjacks punch their ticket to postseason tournament
The Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball team is headed back to the postseason. A 77-72 win at Cal State Los Angeles on Saturday, coupled with other results over the weekend, means the […]
Three Redwoods women receive all-conference recognition
As they get set for their playoff opener on Wednesday night, three College of the Redwoods women’s basketball players have received all-conference recognition. Both Kyla Albee and Aniah Gaither have been named […]
NCS PLAYOFFS — All you need to know about this week’s games
By Ray Hamill — As the old saying goes, It’s not how you start that’s important, but how you finish. And that’s the case for the Fortuna Huskies, who despite a tough […]
Both College of the Redwoods teams qualify for the state playoffs
By Ray Hamill — Both College of the Redwoods basketball teams have been included in the California Community College basketball playoffs after the brackets were announced on Sunday. As conference champs, the […]
NCS BASKETBALL — Four H-DNL teams remain in the chase
By Ray Hamill — Four H-DNL teams are still alive in the chase for a North Coast Section championship in basketball after Saturday’s playoff action. Three teams played their quarterfinals on Saturday […]
