By Ray Hamill — Just five of the nine H-DNL varsity softball teams have managed to get games in early in the new season. With conference play set to begin in early […]
H-DNL SOFTBALL — How each team has fared so far this season
Hard work pays off as Liam Dyer named Little 4 boys MVP
By Ray Hamill — Two days after winning a NorCal championship on a history-making St. Bernard’s team, junior Liam Dyer has been named conference MVP of the Little 4 in boys basketball. […]
Laila Florvilus named MVP of the Little 4 for the third straight year
By Ray Hamill — It has been a remarkable run for St. Bernard’s senior Laila Florvilus as she gets set for the next step in her impressive career. The Crusaders standout, who […]
Former Wildcat makes immediate impact in collegiate debut
Former Ferndale Wildcat Isaak Kasso is making an immediate impact at the collegiate level after joining the Cal Poly Humboldt men’s track and field team. The 2024 Ferndale High graduate debuted for […]
ATHLETES AND TEAMS OF THE WEEK — NCS champs, standout wrestler enjoy big weeks
By Ray Hamill — It was a good week for the H-DNL in North Coast Section basketball and state wrestling, and that’s reflected in this week’s weekly awards. For the second time […]
Short-handed Ferndale girls go down battling in overtime
Playing without one of their most influential players, the Ferndale Wildcats saw their hopes of a NorCal championship in girls basketball end in overtime on Wednesday night. The Cats, who are seeded […]
Time change announced for Wednesday NorCal game
By Ray Hamill — One of the two CIF state playoff basketball games involving local teams on Wednesday night will have a different tip off time than originally scheduled. The Ferndale girls […]
NorCal seeds, opponents announced for four H-DNL teams
By Ray Hamill — Two of the four H-DNL teams to qualify for the state playoffs in basketball will open at home this week. The NorCal and SoCal brackets were announced late […]
Wildcats hold on late, edge the Cougars to secure fifth NCS crown
The Ferndale Wildcats might be better known as a football school around the North Coast Section, but their girls basketball program is doing its best to change that perception. On Saturday night, […]
Plenty of history on the line in weekend NCS championships
By Ray Hamill — Two H-DNL teams remain in the chase for a North Coast Section basketball title as we head towards the weekend championship games. The Ferndale girls and St. Bernard’s […]
Ferndale girls overcome slow start, rally to beat the Mustangs
The Ferndale girls’ resilience was tested on Wednesday night and they passed with flying colors. Playing their first game in almost two weeks, it took the Wildcats a while to get going […]
Three Redwoods women receive all-conference recognition
As they get set for their playoff opener on Wednesday night, three College of the Redwoods women’s basketball players have received all-conference recognition. Both Kyla Albee and Aniah Gaither have been named […]
NCS PLAYOFFS — All you need to know about this week’s games
By Ray Hamill — As the old saying goes, It’s not how you start that’s important, but how you finish. And that’s the case for the Fortuna Huskies, who despite a tough […]
Saturday night NCS playoff showdown at Ferndale canceled
By Ray Hamill — One of four Saturday night North Coast Section basketball playoff games involving local teams has been canceled. The Ferndale Wildcats were scheduled to host Victory Christian Academy but […]
Wildcats become first three-time winners of HDN sportsmanship award
By Ray Hamill — The Ferndale Wildcats and the Ferndale community continues to set the standard when it comes to sportsmanship in the H-DNL. The smallest high school in the league was […]
NCS PLAYOFFS — Eight teams remain in contention for section crowns
By Ray Hamill — With the opening rounds of the North Coast Section basketball playoffs over, eight of the 13 local schools to qualify remain in contention, including six girls programs. And […]
Del Norte boys, Arcata girls crowned H-DNL champions
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte boys and Arcata girls were crowned league champions at Saturday’s H-DNL Wrestling Championship at Arcata High School. The Warriors claimed five of the 14 individual […]
Three H-DNL teams receive a top seed for the NCS playoffs
By Ray Hamill — The North Coast Section basketball playoff brackets were announced on Sunday, with 13 of the 18 H-DNL varsity programs qualifying, including seven girls teams. Three local teams have […]
GIRLS POWER RANKINGS — Dick Niclai champs now sit alone at the top
By Ray Hamill — North Coast basketball fans got the matchup they’ve been wanting for much of the season in Friday night’s epic Dick Niclai championship game at Lumberjack Arena. But how […]
PLAYERS OF THE DAY — Ellsmore, Florvilus inspire their teammate
By Ray Hamill — It was another fun day of Dick Niclai tournament action at College of the Redwoods on Thursday night. In girls semifinal action, Arcata got the better of a […]
