By Ray Hamill — They may not know for sure when their season will actually tip off, but at least two local basketball players have been attracting attention well beyond the North […]
Local players named among the best in NorCal
New HSU coach adds two more recruits
New Humboldt State men’s basketball head coach Tae Norwood this week announced the addition of two more players to complete his first recruiting class. The final two additions to this year’s class […]
Arcata coach feels three-season model not the safest option
By Ray Hamill — At least one local coach, who will be affected more than most by the CIF’s recent decision to load the spring prep sports schedule, is on board with […]
HSU women’s basketball adds 13 recruits for next season
Despite the shelter in place restrictions, it’s been a busy offseason for the Humboldt State women’s basketball program. Head coach Michelle Bento-Jackson has added a remarkable 13 new players, announcing the new […]
With a lifetime of memories in tow, Kinder moves on from HSU
By Ray Hamill — It didn’t take long for Steve Kinder to miss coaching. A four-month shelter-in-place order saw to that. This week, the long-time former Humboldt State men’s basketball coach was […]
Napoleon to rejoin the Loggers
By Ray Hamill — Long-time local basketball coach Cliff Napoleon will rejoin the Loggers for the 2021 basketball season, the girls program announced on Friday. Napoleon, who was head coach of the […]
EDITORIAL — Should the H-DNL follow the Northern Section’s example?
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a crazy few days for local sports, with the news early on Monday that the CIF has decided to push back the fall sports seasons to the […]
Lumberjacks add three more recruits in men’s basketball
New Humboldt State men’s basketball head coach Tae Norwood has been busy at work since taking over the program a few weeks ago, announcing the signing of three more players to this […]
H-DNL coaches react to CIF decision
By Ray Hamill — The upcoming year in prep sports is going to present some unique challenges for the H-DNL and high schools everywhere. On Monday morning, the California Interscholastic Federation announced […]
Important Dates — NCS releases calendar for 2020/21 sports
By Ray Hamill — Practice for football and the other fall season sports will begin on December 14, the North Coast Section announced on Monday. The NCS calendar for the year was […]
CIF pushes back high school sports seasons
By Ray Hamill — As expected, the California Interscholastic Federation announced on Monday morning that the fall high school sports seasons have been pushed back due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19 and […]
Fortuna High sports shut down again
By Ray Hamill — One step forward, two steps back. Just one week after returning to practice, the Fortuna High teams have been shut down again because of concerns over COVID-19. Both […]
Charlo a winner at ESPN million dollar tournament
Eureka’s Mo Charlo earned himself a nice little paycheck on Tuesday night, helping the Golden Eagles to a championship at ESPN’s winner-takes-all million dollar Basketball Tournament. Charlo scored five points as the […]
Local AAU basketball begins a gradual return
By Ray Hamill — Local AAU basketball is seeing a gradual return to action after North Coast gyms have been given the all-clear to re-open their doors. Trey City in Samoa welcomed […]
Another CCAA award for former Arcata star
By Ray Hamill — Former Arcata standout Vanessa Holland was recently named to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Winter All-Academic team. Holland, who will be a senior at Chico State this fall, […]
Community college sports on hold until the spring
By Ray Hamill — The California Community College Athletic Association announced on Thursday that all fall and winter sports have been pushed back to the spring. According to a press release announcing […]
Purify healthy again and ready for a fresh start at William Jessup
By Ray Hamill — If it’s been a challenging year for most student athletes here on the North Coast, it’s been even more so for Bobbie Purify. The former Eureka Logger, however, […]
Fortuna Huskies return to practice in football, basketball
By Ray Hamill — One day after being cleared for a restricted summer program, the Fortuna Huskies were back at practice on both the basketball court and football field on Wednesday morning. […]
Decision day looming for local sports
By Ray Hamill — The next couple of weeks will be crucial for local athletes and sports fans who are eager to see a return to action, with big decision days looming […]
Scott, Slayton named Del Norte athletes of the year
By Ray Hamill — Seniors Danika Scott and Anthony Slayton have been named the Del Norte High Athletes of the Year after outstanding years for both. The two outgoing seniors, who will […]
