By Ray Hamill — Several local athletes have gone on to have a big impact in pro sports, but few have achieved the heights of 2000 Del Norte graduate Buck Pierce. On […]
Former H-DNL MVP named head coach of the BC Lions
All you need to know about big weekend football games
By Ray Hamill — Friday night will be a big one for local football fans with two huge games on tap. In high school action, the history-making Arcata Tigers will try to […]
Big send off planned for history-making Arcata players on Friday
By Ray Hamill — One week after making school history by winning a first-ever North Coast Section championship in football, the Arcata Tigers are getting set to play for a first-ever Northern […]
With a new nickname, Houseworth officially commits to play for Cal
By Ray Hamill — From one family environment to another, Fortuna’s Jake Houseworth made his commitment to Cal official on Wednesday afternoon. The Huskies senior standout, who had verbally committed to play […]
Arcata Tigers to play at Winters in NorCal championship
By Ray Hamill — Fresh off their historic North Coast Section championship this weekend, the Arcata Tigers will hit the road for the remainder of the playoffs. The Tigers, who won a […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Tigers answer the call in thrilling fashion
By Ray Hamill — High school football has a long and storied tradition here on the North Coast and it’s only getting better. On Saturday afternoon, the Arcata Tigers defeated Miramonte 28-21 […]
Wildcats fall to the Mariners in Division-7 championship game
The Ferndale Wildcats saw a memorable season come to an end on Saturday night, as a big-play Moreau Catholic team beat them 21-19 in the Division-7 North Coast Section championship game at […]
Arcata Tigers hold on, win first-ever NCS championship
By Ray Hamill — With school history on the line in the biggest game of their young lives, the Arcata Tigers came through in thrilling fashion on Saturday afternoon. Leading by a […]
Losses to each other spur Tigers, Wildcats on the path to success
By Ray Hamill — Not surprisingly, the two teams that most people considered to be the best two teams in H-DNL football this year are the last two still playing. On Saturday, […]
ATHLETE AND TEAMS OF THE WEEK — Tigers, Wildcats and Herons all honored
By Ray Hamill — When you make some H-DNL history by becoming the first-ever league tennis player to win a North Coast Section championship, you can be sure you will be Humboldt Sports […]
Former H-DNL standout named AP7 Defensive Player of the Year
By Ray Hamill —As the College of the Redwoods football team prepares for an upcoming bowl game, one of the Corsairs has been named the American Pacific-7 Conference Defensive Player of the […]
Weekend NCS championship game to be broadcast live on local radio
By Ray Hamill — A pair of H-DNL schools will play for a North Coast Section championship and a place in this year’s state football playoffs this weekend, and one of the […]
Hard work and persevance pays off for Eureka junior football players
Sometimes it’s not how you start but rather how you finish. Last week, the Eureka Junior League Football Single-A team wrapped up a memorable season with by winning the Six Rivers Youth […]
Redwoods football gets a Friday night home bowl game
By Ray Hamill — One day after a disappointing loss in the regular-season finale, the College of the Redwoods football team got some good news on Sunday. The Corsairs, who closed out […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — No denying the Wildcats in muddy conditions
By Ray Hamill — Good news for the Ferndale Wildcats, they get to practice on Thanksgiving. After all it’s not every high school team that has the honor to do so. But […]
Cats embrace the elements, advance to second straight NCS decider
By Ray Hamill — Saturday afternoon reminded us of why November football in Humboldt County is so special. In a North Coast Section Division-7 semifinal at Coach Carlson Wildcat Field in Ferndale, […]
Corsairs lose regular-season finale, but remain bowl eligible
The College of the Redwoods football team suffered its third loss of the season in a game that got away from the Corsairs on Saturday afternoon. Playing at Siskiyous, CR fell 41-18 […]
Warriors go down battling to end another memorable season
North Coast Section teams should never underestimate Del Norte football. On Friday night, the Warriors saw another memorable season end with yet another gritty performance, falling 14-7 at top-seeded Moreau Catholic in […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Lemke, Greenway lead the way as Tigers score 10 TDs in rout
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers will play for a first-ever North Coast Section football championship next week after a dominating victory on Friday night. Hosting Petaluma at the Redwood Bowl […]
Tigers dominate the Trojans, advance to NCS championship
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers lived up to their billing as the No. 1 seeds in the North Coast Section Division-6 playoffs on Friday night and then some, scoring on […]
