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 […]
From state championship to CR, Arcata senior commits to local JC
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 […]
Huskies can’t contain big-play Dragons in NCS Division-6 decider
The big play ability of Lamar Ellis and the Bishop O’Dowd Dragons proved too big a hurdle to overcome for the Fortuna Huskies on Saturday afternoon. The Huskies traveled to Hayward to […]
Wildcats, Mustangs get set for much-anticipated NCS showdown
By Ray Hamill — In a matchup that many local fans have been anticipating for much of the season, the top two Division-7 schools in the North Coast Section — and two […]
Huskies need to contain explosive Dragons offense in NCS final
By Ray Hamill — Keeping drives alive and limiting their opponents’ opportunities will be key for the Fortuna Huskies on Saturday afternoon, as they get set to play for a first North […]
Wildcats rise to the challenge, advance to third straight NCS final
By Ray Hamill — The Ferndale Wildcats faced their biggest challenge of the season on Saturday afternoon, but passed with flying colors to keep their North Coast Section championship ambitions on track. […]
Huskies pull away late, top Crusaders in hard-fought NCS showdown
By Ray Hamill — Any time you qualify for a North Coast Section championship game, it’s a special occasion for the players, coaches and fan base. But watching the Fortuna Huskies celebrate […]
