By Ray Hamill — Huskies senior McKenzie Emmons is getting set to take her game to the collegiate level, and she says the coaching at Fortuna High helped prepare her for the […]
College-bound Emmons credits coaches for elevating her game
Eureka’s Reed leads impressive group of CR red-shirt players
By Ray Hamill — There should be plenty of competition for places on the College of the Redwoods men’s basketball team next season, and that should make the Corsairs even more competitive. […]
Another local standout to join loaded Corsairs
By Ray Hamill — Arcata senior Niko Zambas will reunite with his former high school coach after announcing this week he will play basketball at College of the Redwoods. The Tigers standout […]
Plenty of interest in Humboldt State coaching vacancy
By Ray Hamill — With more than 90 candidates already applying for the vacant Humboldt State men’s basketball head coaching job, it’s safe to say there has been plenty of interest in the […]
Roll Tide! Busby-Dunphy gets full ride to Alabama
By Ray Hamill — From Eureka to Kansas to Alabama, it’s been an interesting journey for former Big 5 standout Alana Busby-Dunphy, who recently received a full ride scholarship to play basketball […]
Fortuna’s Carroll to play at Lewis & Clark
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna’s Charlotte Carroll is getting ready for the next chapter in her basketball career, announcing recently that she will play at Lewis & Clark University next year. And […]
Another Panther commits to play at CR
By Ray Hamill — The offseason recruiting drive at College of the Redwoods continues in spite of the coronavirus shutdown, with the news that another local standout has verbally committed to play […]
Blake Rossman following in his father’s footsteps
By Ray Hamill — Blake Rossman was destined to be a coach, and now he’ll get his opportunity. The former Hoopa High and College of the Redwoods player was added recently to […]
Corsairs add defensive intensity with new recruits
By Ray Hamill — The offseason recruiting at College of the Redwoods continued this week with the news that two more players have committed to play women’s basketball at the school, including […]
End of season awards for local prep basketball
By Ray Hamill — The 2019/20 local high school basketball season seemed to have a little bit of everything. There were plenty of thrilling moments and some exciting leagues races, as well […]
Four-year schools lining up for Nelson
By Ray Hamill — Whitworth University in Spokane is the latest in a long line of potential suitors for College of the Redwoods sophomore Thomas Nelson. The first-team all-state selection will have […]
Big recruiting news expected soon from CR
By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods women aren’t resting on their laurels. And after winning a first conference championship in basketball in 40 years this past season, they’re eager […]
CR women choose their MVP, other awards
By Ray Hamill — Freshman Ashley Quigley was a near unanimous choice among her teammates for MVP of this year’s College of the Redwoods women’s basketball team. Quigley, who was an all-state […]
The future of local basketball appears to be in good hands
By Ray Hamill — If this year’s crop of freshmen standouts is any indication, the future of local high school basketball appears to be in pretty good hands. For both the boys […]
Plenty of facility upgrades in the works at Eureka High
By Ray Hamill — It appears as if the Eureka Loggers are going to get the funds for long overdue upgrades to Albee Stadium. The Loggers are expecting confirmation within a week, […]
Former Eureka star named D-III all West Region
Former Eureka basketball standout Kaylee Murphy has been included among the all-West Region selections after an outstanding sophomore season playing at UC Santa Cruz. Murphy, who graduated Eureka in 2018, was named […]
New Huskies coach on familiar terms with his players
By Ray Hamill — Due to the ongoing concerns over the Corona Virus, new Fortuna boys basketball head coach Norm Sotomayor has yet to hold a team meeting. He is, however, on […]
Seniors set the tone for Gardner, Crusaders
By Ray Hamill — Mark Gardner recently stepped down as head coach of St. Bernard’s girls basketball after three successful years in charge. And all three seasons had one common thread above […]
Alexia Thrower named all-American
By Ray Hamill — The postseason accolades continue to pile up for Humboldt State senior Alexia Thrower. After earlier being named to the CCAA all-conference first team, on Monday Thrower was included […]
Wesson expects continued success for Corsairs
By Ray Hamill — Dorshaela Wesson sees no reason why the Corsairs’ success on the basketball court this year can’t continue. In fact, she believes it’s going to get even better. “My […]
