By Ray Hamill — It’s been a spring of adjustment for Arcata’s Luke Lemke, as he prepares to take the next step in what has been a thrilling career so far, and […]
Lemke determined injury setback won’t derail his college ambitions
Starkey, Blackburn named Del Norte athletes of the year
Two athletes who enjoyed stellar senior years competing have been named Del Norte High athletes of the year. Kanyon Starkey and Bliss Blackburn received the prestigious accolades on Wednesday night. Starkey earned […]
St. Bernard’s stars commit to play for College of the Redwoods
By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods pash rush just got a whole lot better. On Monday evening, three St. Bernard’s All-League football players signed their letters of intent to […]
Eureka senior student-athletes commit to college programs
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers are succeeding on and off the field of competition. On Friday morning, five Eureka High student-athletes signed their letters of intent to continue their playing […]
2011 Jacks football team to join Hall of Fame as part of 2026 class
The 2011 Lumberjacks football team will highlight this year’s Cal Poly Humboldt Hall of Fame class, which features two memorable teams and seven accomplished individuals. The Cal Poly Humboldt athletics department announced […]
From state championship to CR, Arcata senior commits to local JC
By Ray Hamill — Nathaniel Stiles is getting a head start on the next chapter in his playing career. This week, the Arcata senior signed his letter of intent to play football […]
Sanchez, Bolden named Athletes of Year at annual Husky ESPYs
Fortuna High School celebrated its senior student-athletes at the annual Husky ESPYS on Wednesday night. And it was a particularly good night for Isabel Sanchez and Kavi Bolden, who were named the […]
Big 4 MVP, multi-sport athlete announces college commitment
By Ray Hamill — As Tyler Hinrichs gets set for an exciting new chapter in his academic and athletic careers, he will leave behind a resume of winning that few other H-DNL […]
Nick White eager to get started on return to Del Norte football
By Ray Hamill — The Warriors will welcome back an old friend this year, with former football head coach Nick White returning to the program. White stepped away after the 2022 season […]
H-DNL calls again for good sportsmanship after multiple spectators banned
The H-DNL has issued a reminder to local fans of the importance of good sportsmanship at league events after multiple incidents this school year that have resulted in spectators being suspended or […]
Cats sweep Humboldt Sports team, players and coach of the year awards
By Ray Hamill — In the true spirit of the concept of team, it was impossible to separate the three frontrunners for this year’s Humboldt Sports Football Player of the Year. And […]
Ferndale’s Pidgeon, Langer named MVPs of the Little 4 in football
By Ray Hamill — After a season that saw them dominate their Little 4 opponents, it’s no surprise to see the Ferndale Wildcats dominate the end-of-season conference awards. The Wildcats won all […]
Mako Limon, Tyler Hinrichs named Big 4 MVPs in football
By Ray Hamill — As expected, Big 4 co-champs Fortuna and St. Bernard’s are well represented on this year’s all-league football team, with two seniors sharing the 2025 MVP honors. Both schools […]
Wildcats named Division-5 state team of the year by Cal Hi Sports
Just a few days after four of their players were included among the nominees for the Cal Hi Sports state teams of the year, the accolades continue for the Ferndale Wildcats. On […]
Eight HDN players nominated for Cal Hi Sports all-state teams
By Ray Hamill — Eight H-DNL players have been nominated for the Cal Hi Sports all-state football teams, including four from the history-making Ferndale Wildcats. Cal Hi Sports announced the nominees from […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Huskies top the Cats with big second half
By Ray Hamill — It wasn’t to be for the Ferndale Wildcats on Friday night as they fell 21-7 to Sutter High School in the CIF NorCal Regional bowl game at the […]
Memorable season ends for Cats in NorCal Regional bowl game
By Ray Hamill — The step up to Division 4 for the state playoffs was never going to be easy for the Ferndale Wildcats, even after the remarkable season they enjoyed. And […]
Wildcats look to make more history in NorCal bowl game
By Ray Hamill — H-DNL teams have a strong recent tradition in the state football playoffs and Ferndale Wildcat fans will be hoping that continues this weekend when their team plays in […]
Ferndale Wildcats to play Sutter in NorCal bowl game
By Ray Hamill — One day after securing a 15th all-time North Coast Section championship, the Ferndale Wildcats found out who they will play in their NorCal Regional game next weekend. The […]
Cats wear down the Mustangs, clinch 15th all-time NCS crown
A magical season continued for the Ferndale Wildcats on Saturday night. The Cats traveled to Rohnert Park to play top-seeded St. Vincent de Paul in the Division-5 North Coast Section championship game […]
