By Ray Hamill — As we get set for one of the most fun weeks of the year in North Coast sports, here’s a look ahead to what fans can expect in […]
What to expect in this year’s Niclai Tournament and who will win
Complete 2026 Dick Niclai Tournament schedule and results
Named after the legendary Dick Niclai, the annual H-DNL postseason tournament is one of the most anticipated events of the year on the North Coast sporting calendar. The annual tournament features the […]
Wrestlers get set for H-DNL championships at Lumberjack Arena
The Del Norte Warriors will look to cap another successful winter on the wrestling mats on Saturday, as the local high school grapplers head to Cal Poly Humboldt for the 2026 league […]
Crusaders, Wildcats celebrate their seniors, close out strong
St. Bernard’s and Ferndale honored standout senior classes on Thursday night before closing out conference play with big wins. The Crusaders hosted Hoopa and won 77-36, completing a perfect Little 4 campaign […]
All you need to know about potential Niclai seeds, play-in games
By Ray Hamill — Heading into the final two nights of the regular season in H-DNL basketball, there is still plenty to be decided in the race for Dick Niclai Tournament inclusion. […]
Loggers, Wildcats remain in the hunt for Dick Niclai tourney berth
The Loggers still hold their Dick Niclai tournament fate in their own hands after an important win over Fortuna on Senior Night at Eureka High on Wednesday. The Eureka boys defeated the […]
LITTLE 4 — Crusaders make it official; Cats, Warriors secure Niclai spots
The Crusaders made it official on Tuesday night, clinching a fourth straight outright Little 4 conference championship in girls basketball. After winning at least a co-championship with their victory at Ferndale on […]
Change announced for Dick Niclai tournament schedule
By Ray Hamill — The schedule for next week’s Dick Niclai tournaments are set, but it remains to be seen which teams will participate. The McKinleyville boys, Arcata girls and St. Bernard’s […]
GIRLS POWER RANKINGS — Tigers still the team to beat in the H-DNL
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata girls keep winning and they keep moving up in the North Coast Section rankings. For the third straight week, the Tigers have made a move in […]
BOYS POWER RANKINGS — Excitement building as we head towards the postseason
By Ray Hamill — This past week saw four local teams crowned conference champs in H-DNL boys and girls basketball, including two outright, but the race for the Dick Niclai tournament berths […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Little 4 teams enjoy big day against Big 5 opponents
It was a good day for a couple of Little 4 teams in non-conference games against their Big 5 rivals. At McKinleyville, the Ferndale Wildcats enjoyed a big second half on the […]
LITTLE 4 ROUNDUP — Crusaders clinch; Warriors get back on track
The Crusaders are Little 4 champions for the third straight year after clinching at least a share of this year’s title with another dominating conference win on Friday night. The St. Bernard’s […]
Crusaders crowned at least co-champs with hard-fought win over the Cats
St. Bernard’s clinched at least a share of the Little 4 championship in girls basketball with a victory over their closest challengers on Thursday night. But they had to battle all the […]
LITTLE 4 — Crusaders continue to roll; Cats remain in contention
The St. Bernard’s girls continued to take care of business in the Little 4 on Friday night with a comfortable 69-39 win at Hoopa. With the win, which was their eighth in […]
Despite a slow start, Wildcats remain in the hunt for Niclai berth
By Ray Hamill — A late start and a number of injuries haven’t helped matters for the Ferndale boys basketball team this season, but the Wildcats are beginning to find their groove […]
GIRLS POWER RANKINGS — Little to separate top teams in H-DNL
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL girls teams continue to set the standard in the North Coast Section rankings this week. While the league’s boys have just two teams ranked in the […]
BOYS POWER RANKINGS — Crusaders stretch winning streak, hold steady at No. 1
By Ray Hamill — The St. Bernard’s Crusaders continued to roll this week, with a win over South Fork in the Little 4 on Thursday night and a 71-52 non-conference victory over […]
LITTLE 4 ROUNDUP — Crusaders win big; Cats top the Warriors
St. Bernard’s and Ferndale won conference matchups in girls basketball on Friday night. The Crusaders hosted South Fork and won 73-9, while the Wildcats hosted Hoopa and prevailed 57-35. With the win, […]
LITTLE 4 — Crusaders top the Cubs, move clear of the chasing pack
The St. Bernard’s boys took over sole possession of top spot in the Little 4 standings with their 13th straight win on Thursday night. The Crusaders traveled to Miranda to play South […]
BOYS POWER RANKINGS — No change at the top, as SB holds steady
By Ray Hamill — With 12 straight wins and having not lost a game in over a month, the St. Bernard’s Crusaders remain not just the highest-ranked H-DNL team in the North […]
