By Ray Hamill — With the news this weekend that gyms around the state have been given the green light to reopen their doors beginning next Friday, local MMA fighters can expect […]
Local MMA gyms preparing to reopen soon
EDITORIAL — CR’s decision will have a lasting impact on local football
By Ray Hamill — The fall sports season will never be the same again on the North Coast. College football is now officially dead here. The news on Thursday morning that College […]
Some CR players find out team was cut on social media after news leaked
By Ray Hamill — Some College of the Redwoods football players found out on social media that the school’s football team had been cut after news of the decision leaked early Thursday […]
College of the Redwoods suspends football program
By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods announced on Thursday morning that the school’s football program has been suspended due to budget constraints. “We are facing considerable financial impact as a result […]
76ers, ERLL vote to cancel their seasons
By Ray Hamill — While the county’s other two American Legion baseball programs are moving ahead with their plans for a summer season, the Southern Humboldt 76ers announced on Wednesday that they […]
Legendary coach Frank Cheek passes away
By Ray Hamill — The local sports community lost one of its true legends on Saturday, when long-time Humboldt State head coach Frank Cheek passed away. He was 82. The legendary coach […]
The day a former Big 5 pitcher faced Barry Bonds
By Ray Hamill — Gary Wilson has experienced a lot of baseball since the day he was cut from the Arcata High team as a freshman. And he has a lot of […]
Another encouraging step in the return to sports
By Ray Hamill — The tide appears to be turning, at least gradually. Less than a week after Oklahoma cleared the way for high school sports activities within the state to return […]
Local youth football still planning on a season
By Ray Hamill — The Six Rivers Youth Football Conference voted on Tuesday night to move forward with plans for a fall season. The conference board will continue to monitor how COVID-19 […]
RAR officials optimistic of June return despite latest cancelation
By Ray Hamill — Redwood Acres Raceway officials announced on Wednesday morning that next week’s race night has been canceled, but stressed they are optimistic of a return to action before the […]
Governor’s decision puts planned weekend game on hold — for now
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Eagles have been forced to put a planned weekend intra-squad game on ice for now after California Governor Gavin Newsom allowed for just a modified Phase […]
Eagles players starting to shake the rust
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Eagles held a third day of tryouts while observing social distancing protocols on Tuesday, and according to head coach Matt Tomlin the players are beginning to […]
Could Oklahoma’s decision be a sign of things to come for local schools?
By Ray Hamill — This past weekend, Oklahoma became the first state in the nation to give the go-ahead to high school sports returning without restrictions. The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association […]
Prep sports will look different as guidelines are set for return
By Ray Hamill — High school and community sports are going to have a very different look as they begin to return in the coming months. Last week the National Federation of […]
Baseball returns as Eagles hold opening day of tryouts
By Ray Hamill — After two months of suspended sports and two days of rainouts, baseball finally returned to the North Coast on Wednesday evening. A total of 50 players showed up […]
Proud day for CR athletics as graduation rates continue to rise
By Ray Hamill — Saturday was a proud day for College of the Redwoods athletics, albeit in somewhat difficult circumstances. Although there was no ceremony on campus due to COVID-19, Saturday’s 2020 […]
Eureka senior finds unique way to make college squad
By Ray Hamill — High school seniors all across the county have had to adapt this year as college recruiting and the college selection process has changed dramatically in the face of […]
Crabs make ‘heartbreaking’ decision, but leave the door slightly open
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Crabs announced on Thursday afternoon that the 2020 season has been suspended after a meeting of the club board of directors on Wednesday night. However, the […]
New date announced for HSU sports dinner and auction
By Ray Hamill — This year’s Humboldt State celebrity sports dinner and auction will now take place on Saturday October 17. The annual event, which raises scholarship funds for HSU student athletes, […]
Team Beasts stay busy preparing for a return to action
By Ray Hamill — At least one local AAU basketball program is hoping to see a return to action by next month, with the possibility of some big summer tournaments still on […]
