By Ray Hamill — Construction on the new Arcata High sports facility remains on schedule, according to Tigers junior Nick Parker, who has been keeping close tabs on the progress. Parker, a […]
New high school sports facility remains on schedule
Sequoia FC enjoying successful return to practice
By Ray Hamill — With the Humboldt Youth Soccer League canceled for 2020 and the H-DNL on hold until the new year, opportunities for local soccer players have been limited this year. […]
Redwood Acres forced to postpone weekend races
The Redwood Acres Raceway announced on Friday afternoon that Saturday’s racing has been canceled because the raceway’s safety crew will not be available. With numerous ongoing wild fires throughout the state, the […]
EDITORIAL — A big step in the right direction for local sports
By Ray Hamill — At this stage we’ll gladly take some small victories. And with that in mind, this past week has been one of the most positive for the local sports […]
Corsairs begin restricted team practices
By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods has begun team practices on a restricted basis, with the softball team returning to the field on Tuesday and the other 10 teams all […]
McKinleyville Little League set to resume practice
Local youth sports received a boost this week, with McKinleyville Little League getting the go-ahead from county health officials to resume practice. Coaches will be reaching out to players this week, with […]
Utah shows that high school football can be played safely
By Ray Hamill – While Humboldt County and the state of California will have to wait until the new year to see any prep football games, the state of Utah is showing […]
New HSU athletic director to chair NCAA committee
New Humboldt State Athletic Director Jane Teixeira has been appointed to the position of the Chair of the Committee on Infractions for NCAA Division II. Teixeira will be the first female of […]
Combest leads the way on busy day for Humboldt Outlaw Karts
Dylan Combest was one of four drivers to sweep their heat, main event and dash for cash at the Redwood Acres on Saturday, as the Humboldt Outlaw Karts returned to action. Competing […]
Young Steelheads win wild tournament in Salem
The Northern Humboldt Steelheads closed out the summer in dramatic fashion over the weekend, winning a wild championship game in baseball, 11-10 over Diamond Sports at the West Coast Premier Tournament in […]
Wide-open RAR season resumes on Saturday
By Ray Hamill — All five divisions will be in action at the Redwood Acres Raceway this weekend, as the season begins to wind down and heat up at the same time. […]
Local youth sports cleared to begin practice again
Local health officials have given the go-ahead for youth sports to begin limited practice again, following the state-wide guidelines issued earlier this month. According to a press release on Wednesday, “The Humboldt […]
Happy second birthday to HumboldtSports.com
By Ray Hamill — Believe it or not, it’s been two years since Humboldt Sports launched, and it’s been a very gratifying and successful run thus far. Admittedly, this year has not […]
Legends lead the way in exciting RAR season
By Ray Hamill — Despite the obstacles they have had to overcome this summer, it’s been an exciting season thus far at the Redwood Acres Raceway. We’re halfway through the season, with […]
Humboldt Outlaw Karts get set for big weekend
The Humboldt Outlaw Karts will hold their third event of the season at the Redwood Acres on Saturday. And once again, Peewee Predators, Beginner Box Stocks, Box Stocks, Old Fart Karts, Pure […]
Where to watch Tuesday’s big fights
By Ray Hamill — Tuesday night’s big fights at the Dana White Contender Series featuring local pros Orion and Louis Cosce can be accessed through ESPN Plus. Louis (6-0) will headline the […]
Arcata student chronicles progress of new sports facility
By Ray Hamill — With construction on the new Arcata High sports fields now under way, one student athlete has found a way to keep the community updated. Junior Nick Parker, who […]
Upstate Bombers Challenge starts Saturday at Redwood Acres
Racing returns to the Redwood Acres Raceway this weekend, with the third event of the season, which will include the first of two races this summer for the Upstate Bombers Series. The […]
HSU’s Wagoner nominated for prestigious NCAA award
Humboldt State’s Amelia Wagoner has been named as the university’s nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Wagoner, who graduated this past May with a Bachelor’s Degree in History Education […]
Recent study suggests depression a widespread concern for idle athletes
By Ray Hamill — I came across a very interesting article this week from the Wisconsin based Up North News website. It breaks down just how real the mental health effects associated […]
