By Ray Hamill — Without doubt, narrowing down the list of finalists for the 2024 Humboldt Sports Little 4 Boys Athlete of the Year was the most difficult of all six of […]
The 2024 Humboldt Sports Little 4 Boys Athlete of the Year finalists
The 2024 Humboldt Sports Little 4 Girls Athlete of the Year finalists
By Ray Hamill — It was another big year for Little 4 sports and there was no shortage of outstanding performances and brilliant individual accomplishments. And with that in mind, it was […]
South Fork standouts commit to play for College of the Redwoods
By Ray Hamill — A talented trio of South Fork Cubs recently announced they will be taking their talents to College of the Redwoods. Tommy Rotbergs and Shevy Bero-Van Meter will each […]
The 2024 Humboldt Sports High School Coach of the Year finalists
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL is lucky to have some of the very best coaches in the entire North Coast Section, and just like with every other category in our end-of-year […]
The 2024 Humboldt Sports High School Team of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — After another memorable year for teams in the H-DNL there was no shortage of worthy candidates for the 2024 Humboldt Sports High School Team of the Year. The […]
Another H-DNL standout commits to follow Newton to Sequoias
By Ray Hamill — There will be plenty of local interest in the College of the Sequoias women’s basketball team next winter. In addition to 2023/24 Big 5 co-MVP Kaitlin Giacone, who […]
Arcata girls working hard towards next season, enjoy successful trip south
The Arcata girls began their preparation for the 2023/24 high school basketball season this past weekend, with many of the players traveling to compete at the Cali Live tournament in Orange County. […]
Eureka’s Giacone commits to play basketball for top JUCO coach
By Ray Hamill — After an outstanding high school career playing multiple sports at Eureka High, Kaitlin Giacone is taking her talents to the basketball court at College of the Sequoias. And […]
‘Adventurous’ Eureka standout opts to play basketball in college
By Ray Hamill — Eureka senior Isis Poteet is excited about the next adventure in her life, and in particular she is looking forward to discovering some new beaches along the way. […]
Versatile Medina commits to play for Bisio and the Corsairs
By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods continues to be a popular destination for some of the best young basketball players in the area. Earlier this week, Fortuna senior Alfonso Medina […]
Youth basketball takes center stage at county-wide Humboldt Wild tournament
The strength of local youth basketball was on full display here on the North Coast this past weekend. And it was on display all across the county. The annual Humboldt Wild Battle […]
Several H-DNL teams receive NCS scholastic awards for 2023/24
By Ray Hamill — Sometimes they’re talented and pretty smart as well. This year, a total of 13 H-DNL teams have received scholastic team awards from the North Coast Section, including four […]
Three H-DNL players named to Division-4 state team of the year
By Ray Hamill — Three H-DNL players have been included on the CalHiSports.com Division-4 all-state girls basketball team, which was released on Sunday. The trio includes St. Bernard’s junior Laila Florvilus, who […]
Seven St. Bernard’s seniors commit to play college sports at letter signing ceremony
By Ray Hamill — The Crusaders are winning on and off the field of competition. One of the most successful schools in H-DNL sports held a letter signing ceremony on Thursday for […]
McKinleyville’s Turner signs letter of intent to play college ball
By Ray Hamill — McKinleyville’s latest “gym rat” announced this week that she will play basketball for the College of Marin women’s team after graduation this year. Senior Bella Turner will follow […]
Former H-DNL star enjoys record-breaking career at JC school
By Ray Hamill — One former H-DNL player is coming off a “monster” two years playing college basketball, as she gets set to weigh her options and move on to the next […]
On the Rise — Popular new local AAU club to debut this weekend
By Ray Hamill — Excitement is building for McKinleyville area basketball, as the newest local AAU basketball club in the county gets set to make its debut this weekend. The newly-formed Mad […]
Academy of the Redwoods wins historic Coast League championship
The Academy of the Redwoods won its first-ever Coast League championship in basketball on Friday. Competing at College of the Redwoods, the league season wrapped up with its annual basketball tournament at […]
Florvilus named CalHiSports D-IV state player of the year
By Ray Hamill — After leading her team to the H-DNL’s first-ever state championship in basketball, St. Bernard’s junior Laila Florvilus is turning some heads well beyond the Redwood Curtain. On Wednesday, […]
Ferndale High receives second H-DNL sportsmanship award
By Ray Hamill — The Ferndale Wildcats are setting a good example on the field of competition and in the stands. The school and community was recently honored as the H-DNL Winter […]
