By Ray Hamill — It has been a very impressive start to the new season for almost all of the H-DNL basketball teams, including four local girls teams who are ranked in […]
Four H-DNL girls teams ranked top-eight in the state
‘Best duo in the county’ lead Huskies past the Wildcats
After watching his team lose heavily to the Huskies in boys basketball on Thursday night, Ferndale head coach Tristen Waters described Fortuna seniors Alfonso Medina and Russell Pascascio as “the best duo […]
A CR success story, as three players accept scholarship offers
By Ray Hamill — Three weeks after their historic bowl game victory, the Corsairs are succeeding off the field of play and continuing to set a high standard for College of the […]
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Wildcats knock off Big 5 rival; Cubs win
Ferndale held Fortuna to just eight second-half points on the way to knocking off their closest rivals in non-league girls basketball on Wednesday night. The Wildcats won 40-31 and improved to 7-3 […]
Ferndale defense impresses at Kelseyville despite lack of practice
After a late start to the season for most of their players, whose football season didn’t end until a week ago, the Ferndale boys basketball team is starting to build some momentum. […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Warriors, Huskies win tournaments; Loggers keep rolling
The Hoopa Warriors took home a tournament championship for the second straight weekend after beating Mendocino 81-47 in the final of the Gene Cotter Memorial Tournament at South Fork on Saturday. The […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Three local teams to play in tournament finals
The McKinleyville girls won for the fourth time in five games on Friday night, defeating the host school at the Livermore tournament 49-11. After starting the season 1-3, the Panthers are now […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — MVPs, state champs steal the show
By Ray Hamill — The Hoopa Warriors are off to a fast start on the basketball court and look like they could be legitimate Little 4 contenders this winter. Despite a small […]
League champion Tigers sweep Little 4 MVP awards
By Ray Hamill — The future is bright for Arcata High football. On Thursday, the H-DNL announced this year’s all-league selections and MVPs in the Little 4 and of the 12 Tigers […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Hoopa girls top L4 rivals to win Trinity tournament
A pair of Little 4 teams faced off in the championship game at the Trinity Wolves Holiday Classic on Saturday, giving local fans an early preview of what to expect when league […]
STATE CHAMPS — Gutsy Wildcats rally to secure historic championship
The Ferndale Wildcats are state champions after rallying from a three-touchdown deficit in Friday afternoon’s CIF Division 7-AA championship game at El Camino College. Facing Fairfax of Los Angeles, the Cats found […]
Wildcats have the look of a team of destiny ahead of big showdown
By Ray Hamill — Are you ready for some history? The Ferndale Wildcats look like they are. On Friday afternoon, the Cats will play for a first-ever state championship in football when […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL — H-DNL teams impress at various tournaments
The Fortuna Huskies tipped off the Redwood Empire Invitational Basketball Tournament in Healdsburg with a 55-48 victory over Middletown on Thursday night. In other local girls games on Thursday, Del Norte and […]
Date and venue finalized for Ferndale’s state bowl game
By Ray Hamill — The date, time and venue has been confirmed for Ferndale’s big state bowl game this weekend. One week after dominating Portola in the Division 7-AA NorCal regional championship […]
Wildcats overcome big scare on the way to opening tournament
With the school’s football team still in the midst of a memorable playoff run, the Ferndale High boys basketball team had just two varsity players on hand for a season-opening tournament at […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Local teams impress on busy day
The Fortuna Huskies bounced back from a disappointing night shooting on Friday to close out the Colusa tournament with a victory over Durham on Saturday. The Huskies won the game 60-41 and […]
Wildcats prevail in NorCal decider as magical playoff run continues
By Ray Hamill — Ferndale football has experienced some pretty big moments in a long and storied history, but the Wildcats are entering new territory this year. On Friday night, they comfortably […]
Ferndale Wildcats sweep MVP awards in Little 4 girls soccer
By Ray Hamill — After leading the Ferndale Wildcats to an historic first-ever North Coast Section championship in girls soccer this fall, teammates Regan Russ and Tinnley Pidgeon have been named MVPs […]
Ferndale ‘all in’ as Wildcats prepare for big state showdown
By Ray Hamill — The message from the Ferndale Wildcats is clear. They’re not done yet and there’s still work to be done. One week after clinching the school’s first North Coast […]
TEAM OF THE WEEK — Wildcats standing tall after NCS win
By Ray Hamill — There can be only one team of the week in local sports this week. A 14-7 win over Willits secured a North Coast Section football championship for the […]
